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Key Points to Consider in Contract Documents for App M&A

Key Points to Consider in Contract Documents for App M&A

In recent years, there has been an increase in the sale and acquisition of apps through M&A. When it comes to app M&A, the acquisition of I...

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Options for M&A Structure in Smartphone App Acquisitions

Options for M&A Structure in Smartphone App Acquisitions

Every business owner has likely considered the idea of "acquiring" some aspect of another company's business. The term "acquisition" may sound gran...

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M&A 'Business Transfer': An Explanation of the Procedure - What are the Advantages, Disadvantages, and Points to Note?

M&A 'Business Transfer': An Explanation of the Procedure - What are the Advantages, Disadvan.

For business owners, launching a new venture and getting it on track is no easy task. Similarly, the decision to sell a valuable business to a thir...

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How to Write a Contract or Agreement for Advertising on Websites and Similar Platforms

How to Write a Contract or Agreement for Advertising on Websites and Similar Platforms

With the increase in internet users, there has been a surge in businesses placing advertisements on websites, replacing traditional advertising med...

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Key Points to Check in Investment Contracts with J-KISS (Japanese KISS)

Key Points to Check in Investment Contracts with J-KISS (Japanese KISS)

J-KISS is a system that enables easy and quick fundraising for startups in their seed stage. Coral Capital (formerly 500 Startups Japan), which pop...

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Issuance and Contents of Preferred Shares in Venture Investment Contracts

Issuance and Contents of Preferred Shares in Venture Investment Contracts

When an investor invests in a company, shares are issued by the company to the investor in accordance with the amount of money invested. Although w...

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What is a Term Sheet When Receiving Investment through J-KISS (Japanese Simple Agreement for Future Equity)?

What is a Term Sheet When Receiving Investment through J-KISS (Japanese Simple Agreement for Fut.

The J-KISS system, primarily designed for quick and easy investments in seed-stage startups, comes with a template for an investment contract super...

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Key Points to Consider When Opening an Online Shop: An Explanation of the Japanese 'Secondhand Dealer Act'

Key Points to Consider When Opening an Online Shop: An Explanation of the Japanese 'Secondhand D.

Nowadays, internet shopping has permeated our daily lives. Consequently, anyone can easily set up an online shop. However, various laws are involve...

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Expanding the Scope of Use with Level 4 Drone Flights: Explaining Two Systems of Aircraft Certification and Skill Verification

Expanding the Scope of Use with Level 4 Drone Flights: Explaining Two Systems of Aircraft Certif.

With the amendment of the Japanese Aviation Law, new regulations have been added to the outdoor flight of drones. From June 20, 2022, an aircraft r...

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What are the Advertising Regulations for CBD Products? A Lawyer Explains the Relationship with the Japanese Pharmaceutical Affairs Law and Other Related Laws

What are the Advertising Regulations for CBD Products? A Lawyer Explains the Relationship with t.

CBD (Cannabidiol) is one of the components found in what is commonly known as cannabis. Needless to say, in Japan, cannabis itself is illegal under...

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Why are Excessive Cashback Campaigns (Point Return) Illegal?

Why are Excessive Cashback Campaigns (Point Return) Illegal?

Smartphone payment services such as LINE Pay and PayPay, as well as cashless payment services like credit cards, often run limited-time cashback (p...

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Term Sheet for Third-Party Allotment in Investment Contract

Term Sheet for Third-Party Allotment in Investment Contract

When venture companies seek funding from third parties such as venture capital (VC), it is common for new shares to be allocated to investors such ...

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Essential Points to Check in a Professional e-Sports Player's Contract

Essential Points to Check in a Professional e-Sports Player's Contract

Professional e-Sports players, a popular profession among youth nurtured through PC games, have now turned into a big business worldwide, earning h...

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What Is the Director Dispatch Clause in an Investment Agreement?

What Is the Director Dispatch Clause in an Investment Agreement?

When a venture company receives investment from a venture capital firm (VC) in Japan, the investment agreement may include a provision known as the...

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Guidelines for Advertisements of Quasi-Drugs: Key Points to Consider

Guidelines for Advertisements of Quasi-Drugs: Key Points to Consider

When it comes to advertising products categorized as quasi-drugs, such as "medicinal cosmetics," there are specific guidelines that must be followe...

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Key Points to Consider When Creating a Basic Recruitment Services Agreement

Key Points to Consider When Creating a Basic Recruitment Services Agreement

When companies seek to hire employees, they have the option to not only advertise job openings themselves but also receive candidate introductions ...

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