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What is a 'Sender Information Disclosure Request'? A Lawyer Explains the Procedure and Points to Note

What is a 'Sender Information Disclosure Request'? A Lawyer Explains the Procedure and Points to.

When you are defamed online, you may want to identify the person who posted the defamatory content and seek claim for damages. But how can you actu...

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Where Does Unauthorized Practice of Law Begin? Explaining Legal Acts That Only Lawyers Can Perform

Where Does Unauthorized Practice of Law Begin? Explaining Legal Acts That Only Lawyers Can Perfo.

There may be instances where non-lawyers performing legal services for compensation can be considered illegal unauthorized practice of law.While pr...

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Differences in Activity Styles Between Video-Centric and Streaming-Centric VTubers

Differences in Activity Styles Between Video-Centric and Streaming-Centric VTubers

In the early days of VTubers, the norm was for these virtual talents to affiliate with specific agencies and focus primarily on creating and publis...

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Key Points to Check in Contract Documents for Contracted System Development

Key Points to Check in Contract Documents for Contracted System Development

Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has provided model clauses for IT system development contracts in its "Guidelines for Improv...

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Diversification of VTuber Activities After the Birth of VTuber Agencies

Diversification of VTuber Activities After the Birth of VTuber Agencies

In 2022, the total number of VTubers (Virtual YouTubers) exceeded 20,000, and they are making an impact not only in Japan but also in various field...

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How are 'Pharmaceuticals','Quasi-Drugs' and 'Cosmetics' Distinguished in Japan?

How are 'Pharmaceuticals','Quasi-Drugs' and 'Cosmetics' Distinguished in Japan?

The Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act, officially known as the "Act on Securing Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Products Including Pharmaceutic...

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What's the Difference Between '2channel' and '5channel' in Japan? An Explanation of the Current Situation

What's the Difference Between '2channel' and '5channel' in Japan? An Explanation of the Current .

When the name "2channel" is mentioned, most people think of the largest anonymous bulletin board site in Japan. Even if you're not a regular intern...

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About the existence of VTuber office

About the existence of VTuber office

A VTuber agency is precisely what the name implies: a company or organization where VTubers are affiliated.The agency not only supports streaming a...

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Online Defamation and Privacy Infringement

Online Defamation and Privacy Infringement

Privacy InfringementNot only in cases where criminal liability such as defamation and insult crimes occur, but also when posted content infringes o...

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The Origin of VTuber in Japan

The Origin of VTuber in Japan

Today the number of Virtual YouTubers is increasing, not only in Japan but also overseas, and they are establishing their position as an industry.A...

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What are the Three Categories of Cybercrime? A Lawyer Explains the Countermeasures for Each Pattern

What are the Three Categories of Cybercrime? A Lawyer Explains the Countermeasures for Each Patt.

"Cybercrime" is a term that has become somewhat common in everyday language, but internationally, it is defined as "crimes exploiting computer tech...

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What are the Cooperative Duties Borne by the User Side as the Orderer of System Development?

What are the Cooperative Duties Borne by the User Side as the Orderer of System Development?

The task of system development, especially for large-scale systems, requires a significant amount of manpower and time. Therefore, not only the ven...

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An Attorney's Explanation on Penalties and Statute of Limitations on the Japanese Act on Prohibition of Unauthorized Computer Access

An Attorney's Explanation on Penalties and Statute of Limitations on the Japanese Act on Prohibi.

As PCs and smartphones become more prevalent, and our dependence on the internet increases, cybercrimes such as unauthorized access are on the rise...

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What is Fundraising through Stock Acquisition Rights in Seed Investment by J-KISS (Japanese KISS)

What is Fundraising through Stock Acquisition Rights in Seed Investment by J-KISS (Japanese KISS.

For startups that require substantial initial costs such as system development, the ability to raise funds can greatly influence the company's futu...

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Explaining the Legal Response to Rights Infringement and Defamation to the 'Person Inside' a VTuber

Explaining the Legal Response to Rights Infringement and Defamation to the 'Person Inside' a VTu.

While YouTubers have been popular for quite some time, VTubers are also gaining popularity among a wide range of audiences. However, as the number ...

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Selling Food Products on Online Stores: An Explanation of the Japanese Food Sanitation Law

Selling Food Products on Online Stores: An Explanation of the Japanese Food Sanitation Law

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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