Tag: Contract Drafting and Review
Growing Use of e-Learning Materials: What are the Copyright Law Considerations in Japan?
The use of networks for conducting school lessons and employee training, as well as the increasing cases of remote education service vendors provid...
What is the Criteria for Validity of Disciplinary Dismissal Based on Personal Emails at Work?
It is not permissible to dismiss an employee for disciplinary reasons without cause. The basic principle of the law is that appropriate disciplinar...
Key Points in Franchise Agreements that Business Owners Should Know
When we think of franchises, major convenience stores and restaurants often come to mind. However, the franchise system itself can be utilized in a...
Explaining the Creation and Verification of Electronic Signatures: What is their Legal Effect?
In online interactions, there is no need for face-to-face communication. Therefore, it is necessary to verify whether the sender and receiver of th...
Legal Responsibility of Internet Shopping Mall Operators for Trademark Infringement by Vendors
Even if a dispute arises between the users and the stores of an internet shopping mall (hereinafter referred to as "the mall"), the mall operator i...
What Should You Be Aware of When Signing Employment Contracts for the Expanding 'e-Sports' Job M.
Since around 2018 (Heisei 30), the e-sports market in Japan has been rapidly expanding. Major corporations are entering the field, and the exciteme...
Why Companies Enter the 'eSports' Industry and the Legal Barriers They Face
The esports industry has seen rapid growth in recent years.In Japan, the popularity of esports is gradually increasing with many tournaments being ...
From 20 to 18: What Changes with the Amendment of the Japanese Civil Code?
The law to amend a part of the Japanese Civil Code (民法), which was established in June 2018 (Heisei 30) and includes provisions to lower the age of...
What are the Company Work Rules that Should be Reviewed in Recognizing Side Business Systems?
Traditionally, in Japanese companies, it was common for side jobs to be prohibited. However, under the influence of initiatives such as "Work Style...
Key Legal Considerations and Points to Consult a Lawyer in D2C Business
D2C (Direct to Consumer), a business model that consistently handles the planning, manufacturing, and sales of products such as supplements, health...
What Changed with the 2019 Amendment to the Japanese Design Law? Explaining 3 Specific Points
The Design Law, a law that protects designs.In simpler terms, it is a law that can be utilized to counter imitation goods such as counterfeit and s...
Legal Issues that Operators of Affiliate Model Media Should Be Aware Of
Affiliate marketing is one of the effective ways to promote a company's products or services. Consumers tend to value word-of-mouth when purchasing...
Legal Considerations When Raising Funds Through Crowdfunding
Recently, we have been seeing more and more instances of fundraising through crowdfunding (CF). Crowdfunding, which allows for rapid fundraising, i...
Developing Your Own Business with 'Confidential Information' After Signing an NDA: Explaining th.
A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is essential when starting a new transaction with another company. The NDA obligates you to use the confidential i...
What are the Legal Issues that e-Sports Sponsor Companies Should Be Aware Of? Explaining the Ant.
The profession of "professional gamer" has become so popular that it now ranks among the dream jobs of elementary and middle school students.In Jap...
Explaining the Validity of the Rapid Increase in Electronic Signatures and Electronic Contracts .
With the expansion of remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of electronic contracts is on the rise. Electronic contracts eliminate the ...