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Does Sending Someone Else's Personal Information via Email Constitute a Violation of Privacy?

Does Sending Someone Else's Personal Information via Email Constitute a Violation of Privacy?

There is no provision in the law called "privacy rights". As society has developed, privacy rights have come to be recognized as "rights" in case l...

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What is the Relationship Between Taking Out Trade Secrets and the Japanese Unfair Competition Prevention Act?

What is the Relationship Between Taking Out Trade Secrets and the Japanese Unfair Competition Pr.

Companies possess a vast amount of information, among which are trade secrets generated in the process of research, development, and business activ...

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What is the 'Japanese Personal Information Protection Law' and Personal Information? An Explanation by a Lawyer

What is the 'Japanese Personal Information Protection Law' and Personal Information? An Explanat.

The Personal Information Protection Act, which was revised in 2015 (enforced from 2017), is an important law when considering issues related to per...

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Corporate Personal Information Leaks and the Risk of Damage Compensation

Corporate Personal Information Leaks and the Risk of Damage Compensation

Risks surrounding corporate management include management crises and accidents due to the company's breach of safety obligations. However, in recen...

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Key Points to Check When Signing a Consultation Contract Regarding Management and Other Matters

Key Points to Check When Signing a Consultation Contract Regarding Management and Other Matters

In recent years, due to the rapid changes in the business environment, there has been an increasing need for companies to seek advice from external...

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Explaining How to Write a Resignation Agreement That Won't Be Rejected and Key Points to Conclude It

Explaining How to Write a Resignation Agreement That Won't Be Rejected and Key Points to Conclud.

When an employee resigns, various risks can arise. These can include unjust monetary claims, leakage or misuse of company information and know-how,...

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What is Force Majeure and Default due to the Novel Coronavirus?

What is Force Majeure and Default due to the Novel Coronavirus?

Since the start of 2020, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been wreaking havoc worldwide.With the spread of the novel coronavirus, situations ma...

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The Relationship between Investment Contracts and Shareholder Agreements

The Relationship between Investment Contracts and Shareholder Agreements

When dealing with venture companies and the like, there are instances where only an investment contract is concluded when a venture capitalist (VC)...

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What are the Key Points to Check in a Contract with an Internet Advertising Agency?

What are the Key Points to Check in a Contract with an Internet Advertising Agency?

According to a survey published by Dentsu in February 2019, internet advertising expenses accounted for 26.9% of Japan's total advertising expenses...

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What is the Share Purchase Clause in Investment Contracts?

What is the Share Purchase Clause in Investment Contracts?

In investment contracts, there may be a provision called a share buyback clause. There are many factors to consider regarding the share buyback cla...

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Can an Employment Contract's Non-Competition Obligation Prohibit a Job Change to a Competitor?

Can an Employment Contract's Non-Competition Obligation Prohibit a Job Change to a Competitor?

When an employee decides to change jobs, there is a risk for the company that its information and know-how could be taken out and used externally. ...

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Legal Regulations on Advertising and Promotional Activities for Stem Cells in the Medical Field

Legal Regulations on Advertising and Promotional Activities for Stem Cells in the Medical Field

In recent years, with the development of the internet, social networking services (SNS) such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LINE have rapidly...

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Six Points to Keep in Mind to Avoid Losses When Forming a 'Business Alliance' Correctly

Six Points to Keep in Mind to Avoid Losses When Forming a 'Business Alliance' Correctly

In recent years, we have seen numerous cases of venture companies with limited resources such as capital and personnel achieving rapid growth withi...

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What Exactly was the Issue in the Lawsuit Between Nintendo and Colopl?

What Exactly was the Issue in the Lawsuit Between Nintendo and Colopl?

In recent years, the popularity of gaming has surged due to the advancement of the internet and the improvement in game quality.Furthermore, the ri...

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Can You Claim Compensation for Property Damage Due to Suspension of Transactions or Decrease in Sales Caused by Defamation?

Can You Claim Compensation for Property Damage Due to Suspension of Transactions or Decrease in .

If your rights have been violated due to an illegal act, you can claim damages from the offender once the illegality of the act is recognized in co...

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Games and Law (Part 2): Japanese Consumer Contract Law, Japanese Specified Commercial Transactions Law, and Japanese Telecommunications Business Law

Games and Law (Part 2): Japanese Consumer Contract Law, Japanese Specified Commercial Transactio.

Particularly in recent times, with online games and in-game purchase models becoming commonplace, it is necessary to verify the legality of game op...

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