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Can You Claim Damages From a Client Without a Written Contract?

Can You Claim Damages From a Cli.

When accepting a job, it is standard practice to enter into a service contract. If a contract has been signed, it is clear that an agreement has be...

General Corporate

What is the Electronic Provision System for Shareholders' Meeting Materials? Explaining the Key Points of the Amended Japanese Companies Act Enforced in 2022

What is the Electronic Provision.

As of September 1, 2022 (Reiwa 4), a system for the electronic provision of shareholder meeting materials has been initiated. By following the pres...

General Corporate

Does Defamation on a Private Twitter Account Constitute Libel? Explaining Two Case Examples

Does Defamation on a Private Twi.

By default, when you register on Twitter, your tweets are set to be public. However, for users who do not want their tweets to be seen by strangers...

Internet

When Does Your Channel or Account Get Suspended on YouTube? Explaining the Guidelines

When Does Your Channel or Accoun.

For YouTubers and VTubers who earn revenue on YouTube, having their channel or account suspended on YouTube can result in significant damage, and t...

Internet

Understanding Grant of Patent License Agreements in Japan: Key Points to Consider

Understanding Grant of Patent Li.

When licensing a patent owned by your company to a third party, a 'Patent License Agreement' is concluded in Japan. Generally, the licensor prepare...

General Corporate

Can We Identify the Person Who Has Been Defaming Us Using Marshmallow?

Can We Identify the Person Who H.

With the advancement of the internet, online defamation has become a societal issue. In recent years, there have been tragic incidents of celebriti...

Internet

Even with a 500 Million Yen Compensation Verdict... What is the Legal Responsibility of Fast Movies? A Lawyer Explains Criminal and Civil Liability

Even with a 500 Million Yen Comp.

There has been growing concern over the illegal video content known as "Fast Movies," which are edited down to approximately 10 minutes. "Fast Movi...

IT

Is Crawling Images on the Internet a Violation of Copyright Law? Explaining the Legal Issues of Machine Learning

Is Crawling Images on the Intern.

In recent years, the advancement of AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology has been remarkable, and various AIs such as image generation AIs like ...

IT

How to Avoid Legal Issues and Key Points in Determining Copyright Infringement in Parody Videos

How to Avoid Legal Issues and Ke.

Many of you may have come across videos on YouTube or TikTok that mimic anime, dramas, and the like.These so-called parody videos are more enjoyabl...

Internet

Two Approaches to Copyright Infringement on YouTube: What are Takedown Notices and Content ID Claims?

Two Approaches to Copyright Infr.

Copyright holders who discover their protected content has been posted on YouTube without permission can file a copyright infringement claim with Y...

Internet

Can You Be Arrested for Violating the Japanese Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act? An Explanation of the Penalties

Can You Be Arrested for Violatin.

The Japanese Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Act (PMD Act) sets out various regulations related to pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Violatio...

General Corporate

Legal Issues with Real-Name Reporting of Arrest Records and Criminal History: Does it not Constitute Defamation or Infringement of Privacy Rights?

Legal Issues with Real-Name Repo.

The facts of being "arrested" and "convicted" are generally matters that individuals do not wish to disclose publicly.Reporting on a person's crimi...

General Corporate

Understanding the 2023 Japanese Telecommunications Business Act Amendment: A Comprehensive Guide to New Cookie Regulations

Understanding the 2023 Japanese .

The upcoming amendment to the Japanese Telecommunications Business Act (scheduled to be implemented in 2023 (Reiwa 5)) will introduce various rule ...

General Corporate

What YouTubers Should Be Aware of Regarding TikTok's Terms of Use

What YouTubers Should Be Aware o.

Among YouTubers, there are those who utilize video sharing sites other than YouTube. In particular, there has been an increase in YouTubers posting...

Internet

Breaking News: The Japanese Personal Information Protection Commission Issues a Warning Regarding the Use of ChatGPT

Breaking News: The Japanese Pers.

Generative AI services, including ChatGPT, are rapidly gaining popularity in our country. However, issues have been raised regarding the handling o...

IT

What Changed in the 2022 Japanese Criminal Law Amendments? An Attorney Explains the Stricter Penalties for Insult Crimes

What Changed in the 2022 Japanes.

Defamation and insult can have serious impacts on their victims. With the increase in defamation and insults on the internet and social media, the ...

General Corporate

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