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What is the Proper Way to Keep Minutes from a Legal Perspective in System Development?

What is the Proper Way to Keep Minutes from a Legal Perspective in System Development?

When a company entrusts another company with system development, it is often the case that the contract signed with the corporate seals of the CEOs...

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Removal of 2channel, 5channel and Copy Sites, Summary Sites

Removal of 2channel, 5channel and Copy Sites, Summary Sites

The largest anonymous bulletin board in Japan, known as "2channel," has now changed its name to "5channel." However, confusingly, there is also a s...

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Infringement of Privacy Through Google Map's Street View

Infringement of Privacy Through Google Map's Street View

Google Maps' Street View, which allows you to see the scenery along roads in countries around the world, is a popular feature that offers various w...

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Is Using Images of Buildings a Legal Violation? Understanding Copyright and Trademark Rights

Is Using Images of Buildings a Legal Violation? Understanding Copyright and Trademark Rights

Photographs, movies, animations, games, VR (Virtual Reality), AR (Augmented Reality), and merchandise are just a few of the many ways in which arch...

General Corporate

Can Copyrights Be Granted to Ideas? The Boundary Between Expression and Idea

Can Copyrights Be Granted to Ideas? The Boundary Between Expression and Idea

Copyright is a right to protect creative works. According to the Japanese Copyright Law, it is defined as:"An expression of thoughts or feelings th...

General Corporate

Explaining the Laws that Related Ventures Should Understand with the Lifting of Restrictions on Level 4 Drone Flights

Explaining the Laws that Related Ventures Should Understand with the Lifting of Restrictions on .

In 2022 (Reiwa 4), amendments to the Japanese Aviation Law were made in preparation for Level 4 drone flights, significantly expanding the potentia...

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Breaking News: The Japanese Personal Information Protection Commission Orders the Operator of 'Bankruptcy Map' to Cease Operations

Breaking News: The Japanese Personal Information Protection Commission Orders the Operator of 'B.

On November 2, 2022, the Japanese Personal Information Protection Commission issued a cease and desist order to the operator of the "Bankruptcy Map...

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Breaking News: The Outcome of the 'Slow Commentary' Trademark Controversy - Dwango Releases Notice of Rejection Reasons

Breaking News: The Outcome of the 'Slow Commentary' Trademark Controversy - Dwango Releases Noti.

In 2022, there was a controversy when a third party applied for trademark registration of "Yukkuri Chaban Play", a category of derivative works rel...

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Explaining the Key Points of the Amended 'Japanese Whistleblower Protection Act': What Measures Should Businesses Take?

Explaining the Key Points of the Amended 'Japanese Whistleblower Protection Act': What Measures .

The Japanese Whistleblower Protection Act was amended in 2020 and came into effect on June 1, 2022. This amendment imposed obligations on businesse...

General Corporate

Is Posting About 'Black Companies' on 5chan (Formerly 2chan) Considered Defamation?

Is Posting About 'Black Companies' on 5chan (Formerly 2chan) Considered Defamation?

Our firm has obtained a court ruling stating that posts on 5ch (formerly 2ch), accusing companies of being "black" or exploitative, are illegal.Whe...

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Does it Vary Depending on the Type of Product? Explaining Examples of Violations of Advertising Regulations

Does it Vary Depending on the Type of Product? Explaining Examples of Violations of Advertising .

Every day, we see numerous advertisements for pharmaceuticals and other products on the internet and in newspapers. Such advertising activities are...

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Should All Videos Be Deleted When a Couple YouTuber Breaks Up? Points to Decide While Things Are Still Amicable

Should All Videos Be Deleted When a Couple YouTuber Breaks Up? Points to Decide While Things Are.

So-called "Couple YouTubers," who create videos as boyfriends, girlfriends, or spouses, are highly popular as a genre on YouTube.However, once a Yo...

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What are the Points to Note in Disseminating Investment Information? Explaining the Regulations of the 'Japanese Financial Instruments and Exchange Act' and Others

What are the Points to Note in Disseminating Investment Information? Explaining the Regulations .

In recent years, various individuals and entities such as securities firms have been utilizing the internet to disseminate investment-related infor...

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What are the Prohibited Expressions in Supplement Advertisements? Explaining Three Japanese Laws that Require Attention

What are the Prohibited Expressions in Supplement Advertisements? Explaining Three Japanese Laws.

Supplements, which started as "auxiliary foods" to replenish nutrients that tend to be lacking in daily meals, are now being sold in various forms ...

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Regulations on Advertising Medical Devices: What is the Japanese Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act?

Regulations on Advertising Medical Devices: What is the Japanese Pharmaceuticals and Medical Dev.

There are various types of medical devices. Some of these can have a significant impact on our bodies and health.If inappropriate advertisements fo...

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How to Prevent Security Incidents at Outsourced Companies? Explaining the Construction and Operation of the Ordering Party's Internal Control System

How to Prevent Security Incidents at Outsourced Companies? Explaining the Construction and Opera.

Companies are obligated to establish an internal control system under the Japanese Companies Act and the Japanese Financial Instruments and Exchang...

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