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Is There a Legal Obligation to Display the Expiry Date on Quasi-Drugs? A Lawyer Explains

Is There a Legal Obligation to Display the Expiry Date on Quasi-Drugs? A Lawyer Explains

Some of the nutritional drinks, vitamin tablets, and insecticides sold at drugstores and convenience stores fall under the category of "Japanese Qu...

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Breaking News: Now You Can Post 'Singing Cover Songs' on Threads! Licensing Agreement Concluded with Japanese JASRAC

Breaking News: Now You Can Post 'Singing Cover Songs' on Threads! Licensing Agreement Concluded .

The text-based SNS 'Threads', launched by US-based Meta, has surpassed 30 million subscribers in less than a day since its service began. Threads i...

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Where Does Unauthorized Practice of Law Begin? Explaining Legal Acts That Only Lawyers Can Perform

Where Does Unauthorized Practice of Law Begin? Explaining Legal Acts That Only Lawyers Can Perfo.

There may be instances where non-lawyers performing legal services for compensation can be considered illegal unauthorized practice of law.While pr...

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Does Security Cameras Infringe on Privacy? Explaining Guidelines and Precedents

Does Security Cameras Infringe on Privacy? Explaining Guidelines and Precedents

Security cameras are not only installed and used in public places such as train stations and city streets, but also in various locations such as in...

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Legal Insights on Design Right Infringement Cases in Japan

Legal Insights on Design Right Infringement Cases in Japan

Once you acquire a design right, you can exclusively use the registered design, and against infringements of the design right by similar products, ...

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Explaining the Process of Defamation Lawsuits and Counterclaims

Explaining the Process of Defamation Lawsuits and Counterclaims

In September 2020 (Reiwa 2), a university professor who was sued for defamation by a Liberal Democratic Party senator over a post on Twitter, count...

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Is it a Crime to Take Unauthorized Photos with a Smartphone and Post them on Social Media? An Explanation of the Issue with Case Studies!

Is it a Crime to Take Unauthorized Photos with a Smartphone and Post them on Social Media? An Ex.

It's a common sight to see people taking photos of landscapes or meals with their smartphones at travel destinations or restaurants, and then posti...

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Disclosing Addresses and Real Names? When Does Reporting Crime Cross the Line into Privacy Infringement?

Disclosing Addresses and Real Names? When Does Reporting Crime Cross the Line into Privacy Infri.

Facts such as "being convicted of a crime" or "being arrested" are generally things that people do not wish to be made public. Reporting these fact...

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Can 'Die' or 'Drop Dead' be Considered Defamation? Introducing Court Cases Related to Internet Slang

Can 'Die' or 'Drop Dead' be Considered Defamation? Introducing Court Cases Related to Internet S.

Online defamation is not only expressed directly with phrases like "Die," but also exists in the form of internet slang (net slang) such as "Shine"...

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Is Wage Disparity Between In-Office and Remote Work Justifiable?

Is Wage Disparity Between In-Office and Remote Work Justifiable?

In March 2021, Tokyo, a city with a high number of remote workers, released a "Survey on Diverse Work Styles". According to the survey, the percent...

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'What to Do If You Find Defamatory or Slanderous Posts on Discord'

'What to Do If You Find Defamatory or Slanderous Posts on Discord'

Discord is a voice chat service designed for gamers. It offers both a browser version and an app version, and the browser version allows you to sta...

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Defamed on LINE! Is it Possible to Sue? Explanation with Examples

Defamed on LINE! Is it Possible to Sue? Explanation with Examples

"LINE" is now the most widely used chat app in Japan. Many people use the group LINE feature on a daily basis to converse with multiple people.Howe...

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Understanding the Advantages and Disadvantages of 'Business Transfer' and 'Company Split'

Understanding the Advantages and Disadvantages of 'Business Transfer' and 'Company Split'

In the context of M&A between companies and business succession, it is necessary to consider the structure of how to carry out the succession. ...

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What Clauses Should Be Included in a System Maintenance Contract? Explaining the Points to Consider

What Clauses Should Be Included in a System Maintenance Contract? Explaining the Points to Consi.

It is becoming increasingly common for companies to conduct their business activities using systems developed by other companies. However, the proc...

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Can an Email Address Alone Warrant Disclosure of Sender Information? Understanding the Case With an Unknown Name

Can an Email Address Alone Warrant Disclosure of Sender Information? Understanding the Case With.

If you have been defamed on the Internet, you can request the disclosure of the sender's (perpetrator's) information based on the Japanese Provider...

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'Examples of 'Copyright Law' Where Quotation is Considered Infringement (Text and Image Edition)'

'Examples of 'Copyright Law' Where Quotation is Considered Infringement (Text and Image Edition).

There may be instances where the reproduction, modification, or publication of copyrighted works does not constitute copyright infringement, depend...

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