FSC: W.V. Age Verification Law Takes Effect June 12

CHARLESTON, W.V. — The Free Speech Coalition has issued a reminder notice that West Virginia's age verification law takes effect on June 12, 2026.The notice follows:Wes

WOW Tech, XR Brands Reach Settlement in Patent Infringement Dispute

NEW YORK — XR Brands has settled a patent infringement dispute with Lovehoney Group subsidiary WOW Tech Group over the brand's Pleasure Air Technology. According to a

Polish Government Proposes AV Mandate for Adult Sites

WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s Council of Ministers on Tuesday endorsed a proposed national law that would require sites and platforms to age-verify users to prevent minors

Brazil Launches Complaints Page for AV Violations

BRASILIA, Brazil — Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) on Monday debuted a portal where citizens can report possible violations of the country’s Di

Ukrainian Parliament Rejects Porn Decriminalization Bill

KYIV, Ukraine — The Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s parliament, on Thursday voted against passage of a bill that would have decriminalized the creation and distribution of po

Ofcom Fines Youngtek Solutions $800K for AV Noncompliance

LONDON — U.K. media regulator Ofcom on Wednesday imposed fines totaling 600,000 pounds (more than $800,000) against adult site operator Youngtek Solutions for failing to impl

Brazil Invites Public Input on AV Guidelines

BRASILIA, Brazil — Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) on Friday launched a public consultation on developing guidelines for age verification mechanisms

Senator Urges DOJ to Crack Down on 'Obscenity,' Attacks OnlyFans

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Jim Banks of Indiana this week urged Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to reestablish the Department of Justice’s defunct Obscenity Prosecu

UN Experts Urge US, Canada to Prosecute Aylo, Others for 'Exploitation'

GENEVA – The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has issued a press release in which two U.N. special rapporteurs, cited as experts,

Tennessee Governor Signs Bill Requiring Warnings on Adult Stores

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Governor Bill Lee on Tuesday signed into law a bill requiring adult stores, theaters and other establishments in Tennessee to post warning signs cautioning