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What is the Relationship Between eSports Tournaments and the 'Japanese Prize Display Act'? Points for Tournament Organizers to Note

What is the Relationship Between eSports Tournaments and the 'Japanese Prize Display Act'? Point.

In the so-called e-Sports, or competitive video gaming, there are cases where the 'Japanese Act against Unjustifiable Premiums and Misleading Repre...

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Is it Possible to Cancel Job Offers Due to Poor Performance or Business Downsizing Amid the COVID-19 Crisis?

Is it Possible to Cancel Job Offers Due to Poor Performance or Business Downsizing Amid the COVI.

According to statistics from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the projected number of worker dismissals and employment suspensi...

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What are the Impacts of Litigation on Public Listing Reviews?

What are the Impacts of Litigation on Public Listing Reviews?

Many IT and venture companies may be considering going public (Initial Public Offering, IPO) in the future. The listing examination is conducted in...

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Key Points to Check in Trademark Licensing Agreements in Brand Licensing

Key Points to Check in Trademark Licensing Agreements in Brand Licensing

One scenario where a trademark license becomes necessary is when the name you've conceived for a new brand is already registered by another company...

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Explaining the Japanese Unfair Competition Prevention Act: Requirements and Case Examples for Damages Compensation in Defamation Actions

Explaining the Japanese Unfair Competition Prevention Act: Requirements and Case Examples for Da.

Acts that damage business reputation can be considered as crimes of credit defamation or business obstruction under the Japanese Penal Code (Penal ...

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What are the Regulations of the Japanese 'Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act' Regarding Advertising in Instagram Posts and Stories for Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics?

What are the Regulations of the Japanese 'Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act' Regarding Adv.

For instance, when advertising pharmaceutical products, it is necessary to include warnings and handling instructions in the advertisement. The sma...

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How to Deal with Unscrupulous Resellers? 5 Measures Explained by Experts

How to Deal with Unscrupulous Resellers? 5 Measures Explained by Experts

During the first wave of the novel coronavirus outbreak last year, there were individuals who took advantage of the shortage of masks and resold th...

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Analyzing Toshiba's Accounting Scandal: What is Crisis Management to Prevent Brand Image Damage?

Analyzing Toshiba's Accounting Scandal: What is Crisis Management to Prevent Brand Image Damage?

"The damage to Toshiba's brand image, arguably the greatest in its 140-year history, cannot be recovered overnight."This is a quote from a press co...

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Points to Note When Selling Imported Goods on Online Shops: Explaining the Japanese Customs Tariff Law

Points to Note When Selling Imported Goods on Online Shops: Explaining the Japanese Customs Tari.

Online shopping has now become a familiar part of our lives. While anyone can easily set up an online shop, there are various laws involved in oper...

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What are the Points to Note in an Alliance Agreement for Implementing APIs? An Explanation for Each Clause

What are the Points to Note in an Alliance Agreement for Implementing APIs? An Explanation for E.

With the proliferation of smartphones, apps have now become an essential tool.In recent times, not only standalone apps, but also systems called AP...

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Key Points to Note When Selling Alcohol Online: Explaining the Japanese Liquor Tax Law

Key Points to Note When Selling Alcohol Online: Explaining the Japanese Liquor Tax Law

Online shopping has become easily accessible to everyone. However, it is not widely known that there are various legal regulations involved in its ...

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Is a Freelancer Considered a 'Worker'? What Labor Managers Should Know About the Criteria for Determining Worker Status

Is a Freelancer Considered a 'Worker'? What Labor Managers Should Know About the Criteria for De.

With the rise of cloud workers accepting jobs over the internet, the ways of working are becoming more diverse. Whether or not these individuals ar...

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Medical Advertising for Hair Removal and Legal Regulations: An Explanation by a Lawyer on the Japanese Medical Practitioners Act

Medical Advertising for Hair Removal and Legal Regulations: An Explanation by a Lawyer on the Ja.

Recently, we have been seeing medical advertisements frequently on television, newspapers, and the internet. These medical advertisements are regul...

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What is the Investment Agreement Required When Investing in a Venture Startup? Explaining the Preferred Dividend Clause

What is the Investment Agreement Required When Investing in a Venture Startup? Explaining the Pr.

In Japan, there has been a surge in the number of startups and venture companies. When starting a business, there are various methods available, fr...

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Is AI Software Development Contract a Contract for Work or a Mandate? Explaining the Key Points to Be Aware of in Contracts

Is AI Software Development Contract a Contract for Work or a Mandate? Explaining the Key Points .

As AI technology enters the practical application stage, there is a growing demand for clear delineation of rights and responsibilities in related ...

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Subdomain and Subdirectory Leasing: Contract Checkpoints

Subdomain and Subdirectory Leasing: Contract Checkpoints

The business of lending out a portion of the domains managed by a company, such as subdomains and subdirectories, to other companies to operate the...

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