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What are Facilities Based on the Elderly Welfare Law? Explaining the Differences from Other Welfare Facilities and Admission Criteria

What are Facilities Based on the.

In an era where the aging population is growing and the birthrate is declining, the demand for elderly care and welfare services is becoming increa...

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Understanding Family Governance: What Business Owners Should Build to Prevent Asset and Business Succession Troubles

Understanding Family Governance:.

In the corporate world, asset succession and business continuity are unavoidable challenges. The selection of successors, division of property, and...

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Key Points for Family Governance in Spousal Contracts and Partnership Agreements Every Executive Should Know

Key Points for Family Governance.

To ensure smooth progression in business succession and inheritance issues, prior preparation is essential. Particularly as the wealth of business ...

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Freelancer Protection Law to be Enforced in November of Reiwa 6 (2024): An Explanation of the Measures Companies Should Take

Freelancer Protection Law to be .

Recent labor reforms promoted by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare have shifted the values of the workforce, leading to a year-on...

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Enforcement in October of Reiwa 6 (2024): What are the Guaranteed Procedures and Direct Penalty Provisions? Explaining the Key Points of the Premiums and Representations Act Amendments

Enforcement in October of Reiwa .

In recent years, the prevalence of false and exaggerated advertising, as well as stealth marketing on the internet, has become a significant issue,...

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Can Exposing Someone's Address Become a Crime? Explaining How to Identify Posters

Can Exposing Someone's Address B.

"I never imagined my personal address would be exposed online," "Isn't this a crime?"When faced with such a nightmarish situation, anyone would be ...

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Understanding the Background of the U.S. 'Super 301' Provision Japanese Companies Should Know

Understanding the Background of .

The United States, one of Japan's main trading partners, has a history of implementing trade sanctions against Japan by enacting Section 301 of the...

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How Are Copyrights Protected Abroad? An Explanation of Two International Treaties

How Are Copyrights Protected Abr.

Even if you have knowledge of copyright laws within Japan, the approach to copyright overseas can significantly differ. Since "Copyright Law" varie...

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What Changed with the Japanese Medical Care Act Amendment in Reiwa 3 (2021)? Explaining the History and Background of the Amendment

What Changed with the Japanese M.

Advancements in technology and changes in the era, of course, have led to periodic amendments to the Japanese Medical Care Act, aimed at improving ...

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Japanese Premiums and Representations Act (Jōhyōhō) Explained: An Easy-to-Understand Guide with Examples of Violations and Penalties

Japanese Premiums and Representa.

When the presentation differs from reality or the prizes are too luxurious, consumers may end up purchasing products they would not normally buy. T...

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Is It Permissible to Withhold Full Severance Pay Due to Disciplinary Dismissal? Explaining the Supreme Court Decision of 2023 (Reiwa 5)

Is It Permissible to Withhold Fu.

Can a company completely withhold severance pay if an employee commits a serious act of betrayal and is subsequently dismissed for misconduct?On Ma...

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Japanese Premiums and Representations Act (景表法) Violations: What Happens? An Explanation of the Administrative Fine System

Japanese Premiums and Representa.

When advertisements or products contain false or exaggerated information, or offer overly luxurious prizes, it may constitute a violation of the Ja...

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【Implemented in October Reiwa 6 (2024)】Thorough Explanation of the Advantages and Disadvantages of Keeping the Address of the Representative Director Private in Registration

【Implemented in October Reiwa 6 .

Starting from October 1, Reiwa 6 (2024), the "Japanese Corporate Directors' Address Non-Disclosure Measures" will be implemented. This will allow t...

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What Are the Key Points of the Revised Personal Information Protection Act in Reiwa 6 (2024)? Explaining the Changes and Measures You Should Know

What Are the Key Points of the R.

In April 2024 (Reiwa 6), the revised Japanese Personal Information Protection Act Enforcement Regulations will come into effect. This amendment exp...

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Understanding Discounts under the Japanese 'Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Representations' (景表法): Case Studies and Penalties for Violations

Understanding Discounts under th.

Many companies employ strategies such as offering prizes through sweepstakes or lotteries, and providing goods or services at discounted prices. Ho...

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Understanding Medical Advertising Guidelines: Explaining False and Exaggerated Advertisements Regulated in Medical Advertising

Understanding Medical Advertisin.

Advertisements promoting medical institutions such as hospitals and clinics are subject to regulations under the Japanese Medical Practitioners' Ac...

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