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Limitations of Rights under Japanese Copyright Law: Exception Provisions for Fair Use

Limitations of Rights under Japanese Copyright Law: Exception Provisions for Fair Use

The Copyright Law of Japan, as stated in its first article, sets forth the purpose of the law. This purpose encompasses two aspects. The first is t...

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Japan's 'Specified Skilled Worker' Visa: Legal Explanation of Target Industries and Scope of Work

Japan's 'Specified Skilled Worker' Visa: Legal Explanation of Target Industries and Scope of Wor.

To address the severe labor shortage faced by Japanese companies, Japan's Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act (hereinafter referred to ...

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Limitations of Rights under Japanese Copyright Law: Explaining Private Use and Reproduction in Libraries

Limitations of Rights under Japanese Copyright Law: Explaining Private Use and Reproduction in L.

The Copyright Law of Japan aims to protect the rights of creators while simultaneously ensuring the fair use of cultural works, thereby contributin...

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Employment of Foreign Nationals in Japan: A Legal Guide to Work Visas and Residence Qualifications for Businesses to Comply With

Employment of Foreign Nationals in Japan: A Legal Guide to Work Visas and Residence Qualificatio.

In today's era of intensifying global competition, securing top talent regardless of nationality has become an essential management strategy for Ja...

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Comprehensive Guide to Visa Procedures for Recruiting Foreign Employees in Japan by Type of Employment Form

Comprehensive Guide to Visa Procedures for Recruiting Foreign Employees in Japan by Type of Empl.

For modern Japanese companies, securing global talent is a crucial management strategy to achieve business growth. However, the recruitment process...

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Explanation of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems in Japanese Labor Law

Explanation of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems in Japanese Labor Law

In corporate management, ensuring the safety and health of employees is not merely an ethical imperative. It forms the foundation that supports the...

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Legal Framework and Practical Responses to Annual Paid Leave in Japanese Labor Law

Legal Framework and Practical Responses to Annual Paid Leave in Japanese Labor Law

Under Japanese labor law, annual paid leave is a fundamental right granted to workers. This system aims to allow workers to recover from physical a...

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Legal Commentary on the Appointment, Resignation, and Dismissal of Executive Members and Representative Members in a Limited Liability Company

Legal Commentary on the Appointment, Resignation, and Dismissal of Executive Members and Represe.

The Godo Kaisha (GK), a business structure introduced by the Japanese Companies Act in 2006, has become an attractive option for many enterprises d...

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Legal Considerations on the Responsibilities and Obligations of Executing Members in Japanese Limited Liability Companies

Legal Considerations on the Responsibilities and Obligations of Executing Members in Japanese Li.

In the Japanese corporate legal system, the Godo Kaisha (GK) is widely utilized by domestic and international businesses due to the simplicity of i...

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Detailed Explanation on the Repayment of Contributions in Limited Liability Companies under Japanese Corporate Law

Detailed Explanation on the Repayment of Contributions in Limited Liability Companies under Japa.

In Japan, the Limited Liability Company (LLC), as defined under Japanese Corporate Law, has seen an increase in utilization across various business...

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Withdrawal of Members and Repayment of Contributions in a Japanese LLC under the Companies Act

Withdrawal of Members and Repayment of Contributions in a Japanese LLC under the Companies Act

The Godo Kaisha (LLC) is an incredibly popular corporate structure for conducting business in Japan, favored for its straightforward establishment ...

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Joining a Japanese LLC: A Comprehensive Guide to Procedures Based on the Companies Act

Joining a Japanese LLC: A Comprehensive Guide to Procedures Based on the Companies Act

The Japanese LLC (Limited Liability Company), known as a "Godo Kaisha" in Japan, has been garnering attention in recent years for its ease of estab...

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Transfer and Succession of Interests in a Japanese LLC: Procedures and Legal Requirements Explained

Transfer and Succession of Interests in a Japanese LLC: Procedures and Legal Requirements Explai.

One of the company structures in Japan, the Limited Liability Company (LLC), is widely utilized across various businesses due to its flexible organ...

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Employee Rights in a Japanese LLC: From Profit Distribution to Management Participation

Employee Rights in a Japanese LLC: From Profit Distribution to Management Participation

Since the enactment of the Japanese Companies Act in 2006 (Heisei 18), the Godo Kaisha (LLC) has become a popular corporate structure among entrepr...

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Criteria for Determining Worker Status in Japanese Labor Law: An Explanation of Judicial Approaches to Scope of Application

Criteria for Determining Worker Status in Japanese Labor Law: An Explanation of Judicial Approac.

The Japanese labor law system provides robust protection for "workers." However, the issue of who qualifies as a "worker" is not determined solely ...

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Legal Effects of Dismissal Invalidity under Japanese Labor Law: Position Confirmation and Wage Claims

Legal Effects of Dismissal Invalidity under Japanese Labor Law: Position Confirmation and Wage C.

In the realm of Japanese labor law, there are instances where a company's dismissal of an employee is later deemed legally invalid. Such situations...

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