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Does Defamation After Non-Prosecution Following Arrest Constitute Libel in Japanese Law?

Does Defamation After Non-Prosecution Following Arrest Constitute Libel in Japanese Law?

"Defamation" refers to the act of spreading baseless rumors about others, damaging their reputation. If certain conditions are met, you may be subj...

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Legal Issues with YouTuber Giveaway Videos: An Explanation

Legal Issues with YouTuber Giveaway Videos: An Explanation

YouTubers often conduct giveaway campaigns in their videos with the aim of increasing their channel subscribers and video views.These giveaway camp...

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What is the Disclosure Request for Phone Numbers of Defamation via Anonymous Twitter Made Possible by the Amendment of the 'Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Ordinance'?

What is the Disclosure Request for Phone Numbers of Defamation via Anonymous Twitter Made Possib.

When slanderous acts occur on anonymous social media platforms like Twitter, the following steps were typically taken to identify the poster:First,...

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How to Identify the Creator and Remove the Video if You Become a Victim of Deepfake

How to Identify the Creator and Remove the Video if You Become a Victim of Deepfake

In 2020, there was news of an individual being arrested for defamation and violation of the Japanese Copyright Law, after they published videos on ...

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Legal Measures for 'Fast Movies' Posted on YouTube in Case of Copyright Infringement?

Legal Measures for 'Fast Movies' Posted on YouTube in Case of Copyright Infringement?

There are instances where videos known as "Fast Movies", which are shortened to about 10 minutes without the permission of the copyright holder, ar...

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An Attorney Explains How to Identify the Name and Address of a YouTuber Who Has Defamed You in a YouTube Video

An Attorney Explains How to Identify the Name and Address of a YouTuber Who Has Defamed You in a.

On YouTube, there are videos where YouTubers discuss social issues or troubles among other YouTubers, so-called "speaking out" videos. Depending on...

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What is the Line of Defamation Judgement by Reviews for Cosmetic Surgery Clinics?

What is the Line of Defamation Judgement by Reviews for Cosmetic Surgery Clinics?

One of the major sources of information when searching for a beauty clinic is customer reviews. In fact, beauty clinics are one of the industries t...

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How to Search and Handle Personal Information Posted on 2channel and 5channel

How to Search and Handle Personal Information Posted on 2channel and 5channel

In this era, anyone can easily share information through social media and participate in various communities. However, while this has made communic...

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What are the Key Points of YouTube's Terms of Service? A Lawyer Explains the Precautions for Product Introduction and Review Posting Videos

What are the Key Points of YouTube's Terms of Service? A Lawyer Explains the Precautions for Pro.

On YouTube, videos that introduce products or review the user experience of products are among the most popular content. People seek to learn about...

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What are the Risks Lurking in TikTok? Introducing How to Respond When Defamed

What are the Risks Lurking in TikTok? Introducing How to Respond When Defamed

TikTok, a social networking service (SNS) specializing in video content, is a huge hit, particularly among the younger generation.Its unique featur...

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Can Hashtags Lead to Defamation? An Explanation Based on Precedents

Can Hashtags Lead to Defamation? An Explanation Based on Precedents

"Hashtags" are commonly used on social media platforms such as Instagram and Twitter. They are used as "tags" for posts that include common phrases...

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Is the Publication of Photos and Videos an Infringement of Portrait Rights? Unraveling the Standards of Portrait Rights Infringement from Two Precedents

Is the Publication of Photos and Videos an Infringement of Portrait Rights? Unraveling the Stand.

"Portrait rights" or "Japanese right of likeness" refers to the right not to have one's appearance, etc., photographed and disclosed without consen...

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Can Copyright be Granted to Ideas? Explaining Case Law on Copyrighted Works of Photography and Art

Can Copyright be Granted to Ideas? Explaining Case Law on Copyrighted Works of Photography and A.

The works protected by the Japanese Copyright Law are those that are creatively expressed in a concrete form. Ideas or theories, thoughts or emotio...

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What are the Points to Note When Disseminating Investment Information on SNS? Explaining the Requirements for Spreading Rumors, Defamation, and Market Manipulation

What are the Points to Note When Disseminating Investment Information on SNS? Explaining the Req.

Nowadays, it has become commonplace to disseminate and collect information through social media. This is particularly true in the investment field,...

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Is the Exposure of a Company's Representative Director's Affair Defamation (Infringement of the Right to Honor)?

Is the Exposure of a Company's Representative Director's Affair Defamation (Infringement of the .

There are cases where information about the infidelity of a company's CEO is 'exposed' by online media or individuals. Is such 'exposure' legally p...

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Explaining the Terms of Use on Nico Nico Douga that YouTubers Should Be Aware Of

Explaining the Terms of Use on Nico Nico Douga that YouTubers Should Be Aware Of

Niconico Video is a video streaming service provided by Dwango Co., Ltd. As of the end of December 2021, it is one of the largest video posting sit...

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