Tag: Mitigating Reputational Damage
Can Retweeting Be Defamatory? 3 Critical Situations to Beware of Defamation on X (Formerly Twitt.
X (formerly known as Twitter) is a convenient social networking service that allows many users to interact anonymously. However, if used improperly...
Is a Residential Map a Copyrighted Work? Explaining the Zenrin Lawsuit of 2022 (Reiwa 4)
What exactly does the term "work" refer to when protected under the Japanese Copyright Law? Novels, paintings, and musical compositions might immed...
Establishment of Defamation and Public Interest
In civil defamation cases,"If the expression in question diminishes the objective evaluation received from society regarding a person's personality...
Removal of Self-Made and Affiliate Ranking Sites
In the world today, many people search for products and services through the internet, compare them based on the information obtained, and make pur...
Publicity and Propagation in Defamation Cases
In the Japanese Penal Code, it is stipulated that,"A person who defames another person by making allegations in public, regardless of whether such ...
What are Damages and Intangible Losses in Defamation Cases Against Companies and Organizations?
When an act that infringe on one's honor is committed, if the victim is an individual, they are entitled to damages for emotional distress, known a...
What is 'Identifiability' in Cases of Defamation? A Lawyer Explains Recognized Cases
When asserting defamation or slander in order to remove posts or to identify the poster, the issue at hand is whether 'identifiability' is recogniz...
Investigating the Server Administrator of a Unique Domain Site Using 'aguse.jp'
When making requests for deletion or disclosure of the poster's IP address for articles on websites operated under so-called unique domains, the tw...
What is the Definition of an Cyberstalking? Explaining the Criteria for Police Intervention
In recent years, there has been a surge in cases where individuals are subject to persistent contact or harassment driven by romantic feelings from...
Infringement of Privacy Through Google Map's Street View
Google Maps' Street View, which allows you to see the scenery along roads in countries around the world, is a popular feature that offers various w...
Breaking News: The Outcome of the 'Slow Commentary' Trademark Controversy - Dwango Releases Noti.
In 2022, there was a controversy when a third party applied for trademark registration of "Yukkuri Chaban Play", a category of derivative works rel...
Is Posting About 'Black Companies' on 5chan (Formerly 2chan) Considered Defamation?
Our firm has obtained a court ruling stating that posts on 5ch (formerly 2ch), accusing companies of being "black" or exploitative, are illegal.Whe...
Unstoppable Online Firestorms: Introducing Key Countermeasures and Case Studies
The term "Internet flaming" refers to a situation where a specific target is inundated with slanderous comments on the internet to the point of bei...
Is it Possible to Delete Search Results? An Explanation of the 'Right to be Forgotten
The right to request the deletion of past information about oneself, such as articles, is attracting attention as the "Right to be Forgotten". So, ...
Explaining the 'Japanese Provider Liability Limitation Law' and Requests for Transmission Preven.
If you are defamed online or your privacy is exposed, it is crucial to promptly remove the offending content. If left unaddressed, the situation co...
Is Using Music in Clubhouse a Copyright Violation? Explaining the Points to Be Aware Of
Have you heard of the app called "Clubhouse," which has recently seen a surge in users and is now a hot topic? Clubhouse is an invitation-only audi...