Measure B
Oral Arguments Slated for Measure B, Ira Isaacs Appeals
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today gave notice to parties involved in appeals over condom ordinance Measure B and the obscenity convictions of fetish film distributor Ira Isaacs that it has calendared oral arguments in March for each of their cases.
Vivid Files Measure B Reply Brief to 9th Circuit
Vivid Entertainment attorneys once again filed court papers with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals seeking for the court to dump the district court's earlier finding over its request for a preliminary injunction and toss the AIDS Healthcare Foundation as intervenors in the appeal.
AHF Points to 'Pertinent' Porn Events in Measure B Brief
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation, seeking to affirm a lower court's denial of a preliminary injunction over Measure B, asked the court to consider "pertinent events" in the porn biz during the pendency of Vivid Entertainment's appeal.
Vivid: AHF Shouldn't Be Able to Intervene in Measure B Appeal
Vivid Entertainment attorneys filed court papers yesterday with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals asking the court to dismiss the AIDS Healthcare Foundation as intervenors in the studio's appeal to effectively stop enforcement of Measure B.
AHF Again Blasts L.A. County for Not Defending Measure B
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation this afternoon blasted Los Angeles County officials for their decision to not defend a legal challenge to Measure B, the Los Angeles County Safer Sex in the Adult Film Industry Act.
Vivid to Request Accelerated Docket on Measure B Appeal
Vivid Entertainment and performers Kayden Kross and Logan Pierce said today they will request the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to accelerate the hearing of their appeal of a recent U.S. District Court decision regarding Measure B, which requires the use of condoms in the production of adult movies in Los Angeles County.
Vivid Appeals Measure B Order to 9th Circuit
Vivid Entertainment and adult performers Kayden Kross and Logan Pierce on Monday appealed last week's order that left intact the guts of Measure B, the Safer Sex in Adult Industry Act.
Judge Issues Key Rulings in Measure B Case
In a mixed ruling over the fate of Measure B, a federal judge has denied Vivid Entertainment’s motion for preliminary injunction in part and denied the AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s motion in part to dismiss the case.
New Lawsuit Says L.A. County Punished AHF Over Measure B
In a suit filed this week at Los Angeles Superior Court, the AHF contends that as the group campaigned for Measure B, the Safer Sex in Adult Industry Act, in the November 2012 general election campaign, county officials "ramped up their threats," demanding the foundation pay $1.7 million within two weeks for allegedly overbilling the county.
Judge Rules AHF Can Continue as Intervenor in Measure B Suit
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation can continue as intervenors in Vivid Entertainment’s legal fight to stay enforcement of Measure B, a federal judge ruled on Friday.
Federal Judge Asked to Remand Measure B Case to State Court
Motions to reconsider opposition to its "intervenors" status, oppose a judgment in the case and move the case to state court could be last-ditch efforts by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation to defend against injunctive relief over enforcement of Measure B.
Federal Judge Hears Oral Arguments Over Measure B
The federal judge hearing oral arguments in Vivid Entertainment's lawsuit over Measure B on Thursday said he has concerns with 4th Amendment and prior restraint issues over the statute.
Vivid Seeks Judgment on Measure B Pleadings
Vivid Entertainment today filed a reinstated motion with the federal court for judgment in the Measure B case. Counsel for Vivid also filed another motion to toss the AIDS Healthcare Foundation as intervenors in the studio's legal fight.
Judge Continues Measure B Case to July 11
U.S. District Judge Dean Pregerson informed plaintiffs and defendants in Vivid Entertainment vs. County of Los Angeles that a hearing to decide motions has been continued to Thursday, July 11.
Vivid Moves to Have AHF Disqualified in Measure B Suit
Vivid Entertainment late yesterday filed court papers seeking to have the AIDS Healthcare Foundation disqualified as intervenors in the studio's legal fight to stay enforcement of Measure B.
U.S. High Court Decision May Impact Measure B Suit
This morning's Hollingsworth vs. Perry decision at the U.S. Supreme Court deprives the AIDS Healthcare Foundation standing to defend Measure B in federal court.
AHF Qualifies L.A. City Public Health Initiative, Will 'Rigorously' Enforce Measure B
The AHF submitted enough signatures May 10 to qualify their latest initiative, the creation of a Los Angeles City Health Department for consideration by voters.
AHF Brings Up Mr. Marcus in Measure B Legal Brief
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation in a court filing this week pointed to news involving Mr. Marcus as one example of why Measure B enforcement shouldn't be enjoined.
L.A. City Council Votes to Adopt Language, Intent of Measure B
The Los Angeles City Council voted today to amend Ordinance No. 181989 to adopt Los Angeles County’s porn-condom regulations imposed by Measure B.
Public Health Czar Discusses Measure B in L.A. Times Article
Dr. Jonathan Fielding, who heads Los Angeles County's Department of Public Health, told the Los Angeles Times in a Q&A interview in today’s editions that no more than six health permit applications have been submitted by adult filmmakers since Measure B was enacted by voters.