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FSC Updates Complaint in Tennessee AV Case, AG Motions to Dismiss
The Free Speech Coalition this week filed an amended complaint in its lawsuit challenging the Protect Tennessee Minors Act as unconstitutional, in response to which the Tennessee attorney general motioned for dismissal of the case.
Wisconsin AV Bill Moves Ahead, Minus Anti-VPN Provisions
The Wisconsin state Senate on Wednesday advanced a bill that would require adult websites to verify the ages of users, but approved an amendment striking proposed language that would have required sites to block virtual private network traffic.
Ofcom Fines Kick Online Entertainment $1 Million for AV Noncompliance
U.K. media regulator Ofcom on Thursday fined Kick Online Entertainment 800,000 pounds (more than $1 million) for failing to implement age checks as required for compliance with the Online Safety Act.
Judge Dismisses NCOSE-Backed Suits Against Adult Sites Over Kansas AV Law
A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed lawsuits brought against two adult websites in Kansas for alleged violations of the state’s age verification law.
AV Bulletin: Canada, Italy, Australia Updates
Since the Supreme Court’s decision in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, more state age verification laws have been enacted around the United States, as well as proposed at the federal level and in other countries. This roundup provides an update on the latest news and developments on the age verification front as it impacts the adult industry.
UPDATED: Arcom Threatens to Block, Delist 2 Adult Sites Over AV Violation
French media regulator Arcom has sent enforcement notices to the operators of two adult websites that the agency says have failed to implement age verification as required under France’s Security and Regulation of the Digital Space (SREN) law.
AV Bulletin: Health Warnings, VPNs and Exemptions
Since the Supreme Court’s decision in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, more state age verification laws have been introduced around the United States, as well as at the federal level and in other countries. This roundup provides an update on the latest news and developments on the age verification front as it impacts the adult industry.
Irish Parliamentary Committee Weighs Stricter AV Laws
The Irish national parliament’s Joint Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport met Wednesday to discuss regulation of online platforms and improving online safety, including calls for stricter age verification by adult sites.
Cherie DeVille Featured in 404 Media's Coverage of AV Laws
Cherie DeVille is featured in a new article published by 404 Media about the expanding age-verification laws in the United States.
Florida Attorney General Dismisses AV Suit Against Segpay
The Florida attorney general’s office on Monday agreed to dismiss claims against payment processor Segpay in a lawsuit over alleged noncompliance with the state’s age verification law.
Indiana Sues Aylo Over AV, Calls IP Address Blocking 'Insufficient'
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a lawsuit against Aylo, alleging that the company and its affiliates have violated both Indiana’s age verification law and the state’s Deceptive Consumer Sales Act.
House Committee Amends, Advances Federal AV Bill
A U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee voted Thursday to amend the SCREEN Act, which would make site-based age verification of users seeking to access adult content federal law, and to advance the bill for review by the full Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Report: AVS Group Beefs Up AV After $1.3 Million Fine
Adult content provider AVS Group has begun to institute robust age checks on some of its websites after U.K. media regulator Ofcom last week imposed a penalty of approximately $1.3 million for noncompliance with Online Safety Act regulations, the BBC is reporting.
Washington AV Bill Jumps on 'Health Warning' Bandwagon
A new age verification bill in the Washington state legislature would require adult sites to post notices warning users of alleged health risks, despite a previous federal court ruling against such requirements.
Irish Regulator: EU States to Ramp Up AV Enforcement for Smaller Sites
A representative of Irish media regulator Coimisiún na Meán told legislators that Ireland and other EU states are preparing to expand enforcement of age verification regulations to include smaller adult sites, British newspaper The Times is reporting.
Ofcom Fines AVS Group $1.3 Million for AV Noncompliance
U.K. media regulator Ofcom on Wednesday imposed a penalty of one million pounds, or approximately $1.3 million, on AVS Group Ltd. after an investigation concluded that the company had failed to implement robust age checks on 18 adult websites.
Proposed New Hampshire AV Bill Appears to Violate Constitution
A bill in the New Hampshire state legislature, aimed at requiring adult sites to age-verify users in that state, contains a provision that seemingly contradicts the Supremacy Clause in Article VI of the U.S. Constitution.
Online Child Protection Hearing to Include Federal AV Bill
A House subcommittee will hold a hearing next week on a slate of bills aimed at protecting minors online, including the SCREEN Act, which would make site-based age verification of users seeking to access adult content federal law.
Ofcom Investigates More Sites in Wake of AV Traffic Shifts
U.K. media regulator Ofcom has launched investigations into 20 more adult sites as part of its age assurance enforcement program under the Online Safety Act.
xHamster Settles Texas AV Lawsuit, Pays $120,000
Hammy Media, parent company of xHamster, has settled a lawsuit brought by the state of Texas over alleged noncompliance with the state’s age verification law, agreeing to pay a $120,000 penalty.