Question from a reader:
I was a victim of voyeurism at my workplace. Would notifying the school I graduated from to prevent secondary damage constitute defamation? I haven’t reached a settlement yet. I want to notify them to prevent the perpetrator from attending an internship, but their lawyer said it could likely fall under defamation. What should I do?
Question from a reader:
My boyfriend has naked photos of his cheating partner on his smartphone, and I took a picture of them as evidence, but I showed them to a friend. I found out that this might be considered defamation. Is there a possibility that I could get in trouble?
There were naked photos
Question from a reader:
Publishing a scammer’s personal information online is illegal, right? But I really feel hatred towards them. Is it really okay to publish it?
The hatred towards scammers is an emotion that many people feel. I am one of them. Especially for those who have experienced fraud, the
Question from a reader:
I have not yet inherited my father’s estate, who passed away last year, and this year my mother has also passed away. I believe my brother and I are the two heirs, but there are two properties in my family home. One is not registered, and both are still in my father’s name. If I renounce my
Question from a reader:
I raised my hand and crossed at the crosswalk in front of the station, but I ended up in contact with a car that didn’t stop. I have developed a herniated disc and have been receiving outpatient treatment for a year now. In such cases, how much compensation can I expect?
Question from a reader:
If I cause a traffic accident, can I keep it a secret from my company? Also, am I obligated to report it? I’ve heard that some companies require reporting even for ordinary accidents, but what is the reality?
If I cause a traffic accident, can I keep it a
Question from a Reader:
I’m having trouble with borrowing and lending money. My friend A (17 years old) lent 300,000 yen to friend B (17 years old) and is asking to have it back by November, but it seems like they won’t pay it back. According to friend A, they have been charging interest and have done this a few times,
Question from a reader:
When a friend asks me to pick them up and hands me cash or other items saying, “Keep this,” does that violate the Passenger Transport Law?
When asked by a friend to pick them up, there are times when they hand me cash or items saying, “Keep this.” For example, a friend
Question from a reader:
I applied to become a welfare officer, but I was rejected during the screening process. I have no criminal record, and I’m confused about the reason. I want to contribute to my community, but could you please tell me what I should do? I would appreciate advice from someone knowledgeable about the law.
Question from a reader:
I have a question regarding inheritance under civil law. Article 921, item 3 states, “However, this does not apply after the heir who has become an heir by renouncing the inheritance has approved the inheritance.” Regarding this part, I understand that if someone has renounced their inheritance but then engages in acts of concealment or other acts
