XBIZ Retail Seminar to Address Legal Hot Buttons

LOS ANGELES — The adult industry’s most respected legal minds will address today’s legal hot buttons in the XBIZ Retail Expo seminar “Retail Law: Avoiding Common Pitfalls & Hidden Danger Zones,” set for Friday, Feb. 11.

The final seminar during the inaugural XBIZ Retail Expo will offer spot-on answers to questions concerning obscenity issues, consumer’s rights, secondary producers 2257 record keeping requirements, product copyright and trademark infringement, in addition to other on-point retail-focused topics that will be covered in this in-depth, need-to-know exchange.

The seminar’s moderator is Jeffrey J. Douglas, a preeminent adult entertainment attorney, focusing on criminal defense representing all segments of the adult entertainment industry, whose clients include prominent wholesalers and retailers of sexually explicit products and services, as well as hundreds of Internet companies. Douglas also is a leading authority on 18 U.S.C. § 2257 and sits on the board of directors of the Free Speech Coalition.

Noted First Amendment and civil rights attorney H. Louis Sirkin is among the panelists. Sirkin’s most notable achievement was arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court in 2001 in Ashcroft v. Free Speech Coalition where he successfully challenged the constitutionality of the Child Pornography Prevention Act. Sirkin is a founding member of the law firm Sirkin Kinsley and Nazzarine and has handled more than 110 appeals in criminal and civil cases.

Clyde Dewitt, who’s represented adult businesses since 1980 and spearheaded anti-censorship litigation dozens of jurisdictions around the country and has participated in the defense of numerous obscenity prosecutions facing hurdles involving trademarks, copyrights, unfair competition, business considerations and other important legal problems. The attorney is also Internet savvy and his monthly legal columns have informed and entertained readers since the ‘80s.

Noted attorney John Weston also will participate in this in-depth discussion.

Allan B. Gelbard, who successfully defended John Stagliano and Evil Angel against federal obscenity charges last year, rounds out the lineup of XBIZ Retail’s law-focused seminar.

The XBIZ Retail Expo takes place Feb. 9-11 and is set to draw buyers representing more than 700 retail operations with three days of feature world-class seminars, product debuts and showcases and unlimited business-networking opportunities inside the event’s intimate venue, the luxurious Sofitel Hotel.

Related:  

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

Digital Playground Premieres Ricky Greenwood's Action Feature 'Deadly Vows'

Digital Playground has debuted multi-XMAs winner Ricky Greenwood's new action feature, "Deadly Vows."

Sportsheets Releases New Training Video for 'Peaches 'n CreaMe' Collection

Sportsheets has released its latest training video, titled "Peaches ’n CreaMe," hosted by Brand Ambassador Rin Musick.

Full Circle Names Stefanie Neumann Sales Account Executive

Pleasure brand Full Circle has appointed Stefanie Neumann as its new sales account executive.

Lovita Fate Fronts Latest From Immoral Productions

Lovita Fate stars in a new trilogy from Immoral Productions, alongside Peachy Alice, Charlie Dean, Matt Bird, and studio honcho “Porno Dan” Leal.

TrustyFans Introduces New Blog

Creator directory TrustyFans has introduced an official blog to its site, titled "From Hidden to Hype."

Romi Rain Fronts Latest From New Sensations

Romi Rain and Codey Steele star in the latest release from New Sensations.

Pjur Sponsors Düsseldorf's Sex Now Exhibition

Pjur is sponsoring Sex Now Exhibition at NRW-Forum in Düsseldorf, running through May 3, 2026.

JD Directs New Grazyeli Silva Showcase

Evil Angel has released JD’s Grazyeli Silva showcase, titled "Grazyeli Silva Sexcapades."

Heidi Jo Makes Her WIFEY Debut

Heidi Jo stars with her husband Jerri, Isiah Maxwell, and Hollywood Cash in the latest release from Vixen Media Group studio imprint WIFEY.

Anna Claire Clouds Leads Elegant Angel's 'Shared: A Hotwife Origin Story'

Reigning XMAs Female Performer of the Year Anna Claire Clouds stars in Elegant Angel's new feature thriller "Shared: A Hotwife Origin Story," part of the site's annual "Superstar September" initiative.

Show More