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Nevada Brothels Aren't Shielded by 1st Amendment, 9th Circuit Rules

Nevada's legal brothels aren't backed by 1st Amendment protections when it comes to advertising, a three-judge panel says.

9th Circuit: Obscenity Should Be Defined by U.S. Community Standards

A federal appeals court has decided that a national community standard to define Internet obscenity is more appropriate for online communications.

9th Circuit Extends Government Deadline in CAN-SPAM Case

SAN FRANCISCO — The Justice Department must file an answer to an appeal filed by convicted porn spammers Jeffrey A. Kilbride and James R. Schaffer by Nov. 13, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled.

9th Circuit Focuses on ‘Dominant Suffix’ in Domain Infringement Case

In a ruling of particular interest to web businesses, eBay Inc. has won a trademark infringement case in federal court against an online retailer with a similar name.

Porn Spammers Appeal Cases to 9th Circuit

The two spammers convicted in June of conspiracy, money laundering, fraud and transportation of obscene materials have appealed their cases to a federal appeals court.

9th Circuit Upholds Adult Business Zoning Ordinance

In a court ruling of enormous proportions, a federal appeals court has sided with San Diego County over an ordinance regulating the operation of adult entertainment businesses and requiring them to move to industrial zones.

Ore. Adult Store Loses 9th Circuit Appeal

Oregon Entertainment Corp., owners of Fantasy Adult Video in Beaverton, Ore., lost its appeal to keep the store open around the clock when the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of appeals upheld a March 2005 ruling in favor of the city of Beaverton.