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...
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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...
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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...
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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, ...
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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...
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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...
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Jurisdiction in International Litigation with Overseas Sites such as Facebook and Amazon
When requesting disclosure of sender information to identify the poster of a comment on the internet, the process typically involves first requesti...
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Fraudulent Interference with Business and Coercive Interference with Business on 2channel
2channel is Japan's largest anonymous electronic bulletin board. However, as it has grown, it has attracted a diverse range of posters, and has bec...
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Reposting, Linking, and Defamation on 2channel
Not only on websites and blogs, but also on bulletin boards, it is common to reprint other people's posts or post links. This may be for various re...
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Removal of Reputational Damage from Amazon Customer Reviews
With over 80% of the population now using the internet, we have come to a point where we can purchase almost any product through online shopping. H...
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What are the Issues with Presenting False Names? Explaining the Precedents of Personality Rights.
Personality rights, or 'Jinkakuken' in Japanese, refer to various rights that must be protected in our daily lives, such as life, body, freedom, an...
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How Should One Respond to Personal Information Leaks on 'Bakusai.com'?
Bakusai.com is a bulletin board that aims to foster user interaction through highly segmented communities, with a focus on local engagement. Howeve...
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Legal Risks of Paying Rewards to Reviewers on Cosmetic Surgery Review Sites
On beauty and cosmetic surgery review sites, reviews are posted by patients.There may be instances where the site pays a reward to the patients for...
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How to Write and Process a 'Victim Report' and Other Documents in Cases of Defamation and Slande.
Recently, we have seen an increase in news articles about defamation on the internet, including on social media and anonymous bulletin boards. This...
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