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Another German Court Rejects Blocking Orders Against Pornhub, YouPorn
A German court has blocked the Rhineland-Palatinate Media Authority (MA RLP) from forcing telecom providers based within the court’s jurisdiction to cut off access to Aylo-owned adult sites Pornhub and YouPorn.
Aylo/SWOP Panel Spotlights Creators' Struggle for Digital, Financial Rights
Aylo and Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP) Behind Bars presented, on Tuesday, an online panel on creators’ rights, debanking and deplatforming.
Aylo, SWOP Behind Bars to Host 'Deplatforming' Community Panel
Aylo and Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP) Behind Bars will host a panel on creators’ rights and deplatforming on Feb. 10 at 3 p.m. (EST).
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.
Pornhub to Block UK Users Without Accounts Starting Feb. 2
Pornhub parent company Aylo will block access to its free video-sharing platforms in the United Kingdom starting Feb. 2 unless users have already set up accounts prior to that date, the company announced Tuesday.
Aylo Wins Another Major Piracy Lawsuit
For the second time in recent weeks, Pornhub parent company Aylo has prevailed in a copyright infringement case against sites pirating its content.
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.
Updated: Aylo to Help Test EU Age Verification App
Pornhub parent company Aylo plans to participate in the European Commission’s pilot program for its “white label” age verification app, a spokesperson for the company has confirmed.
German Court Puts Pornhub, YouPorn 'Network Ban' on Hold
The Administrative Court of Düsseldorf has temporarily blocked the State Media Authority of North Rhine-Westphalia (LfM) from forcing telecom providers based within the court's jurisdiction to cut off access to Aylo-owned adult sites Pornhub and YouPorn.
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.
Major Production Companies Launch 'Adult Studio Alliance' Trade Organization
The Adult Studio Alliance (ASA), an association comprising some of the biggest production companies in the industry, has officially launched.
How to Stay Legally Protected When Policies Get Outdated
The adult industry has long operated in a complex legal environment subject to rapid change. Now, a confluence of age verification laws, lawsuits, credit card processing and data privacy rules has created an urgent need for all industry participants — from major platforms to independent creators — to review and potentially overhaul their legal and operational policies.
Update: Pornhub Will Not Block Ohio, Despite AV Law
Pornhub parent company Aylo will not block access to its websites in Ohio, despite new state age verification rules that came into effect Sept. 30.
Judge Dismisses Some Claims in 'Children of Pornhub' Trafficking Suit
A United States district judge on Friday dismissed some but not all claims against Aylo in a long-running case involving CSAM allegations featured in the influential 2020 New York Times article “The Children of Pornhub.”
Pornhub Shuts Down Access in Ohio Over Age Verification
Aylo began geoblocking Pornhub across the state of Ohio on Tuesday, as the state’s age verification law goes into effect.
Pornhub to Shut Down Access in Arizona Over Age Verification
Aylo will geoblock Pornhub across Arizona starting Sept. 26, when the state’s age verification law, HB 2112, goes into effect.
Florida AG Sues Aylo, Segpay Over State AV Law
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed lawsuits against Aylo and Segpay on Monday with the 12th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida for noncompliance with HB3, the state's age verification law.
Aylo, Woodhull Freedom Foundation to Tackle Online Censorship in Virtual Seminar
Aylo and Woodhull Freedom Foundation will co-host a virtual panel addressing online censorship on Sept. 30.
Aylo Fined $5 Million as FTC, Utah Settle Safety Practices Complaint
The Federal Trade Commission and the state of Utah on Wednesday settled a complaint against Aylo, requiring the company to pay a $5 million penalty and implement measures to prevent illegal content from appearing on its sites.