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What is the UK GDPR? Explaining the Relationship with the GDPR and Key Points to Remember

What is the UK GDPR? Explaining the Relationship with the GDPR and Key Points to Remember

Following the UK's departure from the EU, the UK GDPR (United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation) was implemented on January 1, 2021.GDPR i...

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Key Points Japanese Companies Should Consider When Contemplating Overseas Expansion: An In-Depth Explanation

Key Points Japanese Companies Should Consider When Contemplating Overseas Expansion: An In-Depth.

"When planning to establish a corporation overseas, as in 'We are planning to set up a company abroad,' it is crucial for businesses to be aware of...

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【Report】Brazil: A Scaleup Destination for Innovative Companies

【Report】Brazil: A Scaleup Destination for Innovative Companies

On February 06 an event took place at the Shibuya Scramble Offices for those companies willing to expand their business from Japan to Latin America...

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Real Estate Purchases in Japan and Services as an Escrow Agent by a Law Firm

Real Estate Purchases in Japan and Services as an Escrow Agent by a Law Firm

When purchasing real estate within Japan, it is crucial to understand the unique Japanese real estate registration system. This system provides leg...

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Is Using Images of Buildings a Legal Violation? Understanding Copyright and Trademark Rights

Is Using Images of Buildings a Legal Violation? Understanding Copyright and Trademark Rights

Photographs, movies, animations, games, VR (Virtual Reality), AR (Augmented Reality), and merchandise are just a few of the many ways in which arch...

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Can Copyrights Be Granted to Ideas? The Boundary Between Expression and Idea

Can Copyrights Be Granted to Ideas? The Boundary Between Expression and Idea

Copyright is a right to protect creative works. According to the Japanese Copyright Law, it is defined as:"An expression of thoughts or feelings th...

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Breaking News: The Japanese Personal Information Protection Commission Orders the Operator of 'Bankruptcy Map' to Cease Operations

Breaking News: The Japanese Personal Information Protection Commission Orders the Operator of 'B.

On November 2, 2022, the Japanese Personal Information Protection Commission issued a cease and desist order to the operator of the "Bankruptcy Map...

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Explaining the Laws that Related Ventures Should Understand with the Lifting of Restrictions on Level 4 Drone Flights

Explaining the Laws that Related Ventures Should Understand with the Lifting of Restrictions on .

In 2022 (Reiwa 4), amendments to the Japanese Aviation Law were made in preparation for Level 4 drone flights, significantly expanding the potentia...

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Promoting Data Utilization with the Establishment of 'Pseudonym Processed Information' and Other Amendments to the Japanese Personal Information Protection Law in Reiwa 4 (2022)

Promoting Data Utilization with the Establishment of 'Pseudonym Processed Information' and Other.

The laws regarding the handling of personal information are frequently amended and evolve to suit the times. It is essential for businesses handlin...

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Points to Note When Ordering the Production of Hospital Reservation Sites and Referral Media Sites

Points to Note When Ordering the Production of Hospital Reservation Sites and Referral Media Sit.

There may be cases where hospitals and clinics consider setting up and operating a media site aimed at directing traffic to their own dedicated res...

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Contents of the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law Amendment in Reiwa 1st Year (2019) ~The Future of Pharmacies and Pharmacists, and the System of Administrative Monetary Penalties~

Contents of the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law Amendment in Reiwa 1st Year (2019) ~The Future of Pha.

The revised Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act, which was promulgated on December 4th of Reiwa 1 (2019) and is scheduled to be implemented in st...

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What is the Surcharge System under the 'Japanese Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act'? Explanation of Targeted Actions and Cases for Reduction or Exemption

What is the Surcharge System under the 'Japanese Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act'? Explana.

Under the Japanese Pharmaceutical Affairs Law, false and exaggerated advertising of products such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics is prohibited. I...

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What are the Points to Note in Disseminating Investment Information? Explaining the Regulations of the 'Japanese Financial Instruments and Exchange Act' and Others

What are the Points to Note in Disseminating Investment Information? Explaining the Regulations .

In recent years, various individuals and entities such as securities firms have been utilizing the internet to disseminate investment-related infor...

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Commissioning Video Editing to Cloud Workers: Explaining 6 Points of the Japanese Business Outsourcing Contract

Commissioning Video Editing to Cloud Workers: Explaining 6 Points of the Japanese Business Outso.

With the rising popularity of video sharing sites like YouTube, some of you may be considering posting your own videos.While it's possible to post ...

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Explaining 'Additional Closing' in Investment Contracts: Appropriate Methods and Contract Contents

Explaining 'Additional Closing' in Investment Contracts: Appropriate Methods and Contract Conten.

Generally, various preparations are made towards the conclusion of an investment contract, such as negotiations on investment terms and due diligen...

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Does it Vary Depending on the Type of Product? Explaining Examples of Violations of Advertising Regulations

Does it Vary Depending on the Type of Product? Explaining Examples of Violations of Advertising .

Every day, we see numerous advertisements for pharmaceuticals and other products on the internet and in newspapers. Such advertising activities are...

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