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Generative AI and Japanese Copyright Law: A Legal Risk Guide for Businesses

Generative AI and Japanese Copyright Law: A Legal Risk Guide for Businesses

Generative AI has the potential to significantly transform many aspects of business operations, from content creation to research and development, ...

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Presumed Infringement and Criminal Penalties under Japanese Copyright Law: Legal Risks Companies Should Be Aware Of

Presumed Infringement and Criminal Penalties under Japanese Copyright Law: Legal Risks Companies.

For companies operating in Japan, copyright compliance is not merely a legal procedure but a crucial pillar of corporate governance and risk manage...

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Infringement and Civil Remedies in Japanese Copyright Law: Injunctions, Damages, and Disgorgement of Unjust Enrichment

Infringement and Civil Remedies in Japanese Copyright Law: Injunctions, Damages, and Disgorgemen.

In the global business landscape, the protection of intellectual property rights, especially copyrights, is a strategic element that forms the core...

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Explanation of Neighboring Rights under Japanese Copyright Law

Explanation of Neighboring Rights under Japanese Copyright Law

The intellectual property legal framework in Japan not only protects the rights of those who create works, namely the "creators," but also safeguar...

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Moral Rights of Authors under Japanese Copyright Law: Legal Risks and Countermeasures Businesses Should Know

Moral Rights of Authors under Japanese Copyright Law: Legal Risks and Countermeasures Businesses.

Under Japanese law, rights arising from creative activities possess two distinct natures. One is the 'copyright (property right),' an economic righ...

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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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Understanding Corporate Responsibility and Risk Management through the Three Tiers of Japan's Workers' Compensation System

Understanding Corporate Responsibility and Risk Management through the Three Tiers of Japan's Wo.

In corporate activities, the occurrence of work-related accidents is one of the unavoidable management risks. All companies operating in Japan must...

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Protection of Women and Minors in Japanese Labor Law and Employment Support in an Aging Society with Fewer Children

Protection of Women and Minors in Japanese Labor Law and Employment Support in an Aging Society .

Understanding the unique personalityistics of the labor law system in Japan is not merely a matter of compliance; it is a critical management issue...

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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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