Corey D. Silverstein
California Legislature Passes Stricter UGC Rules for Adult Sites
A bill to impose tighter compliance standards for user-generated content (UGC) on adult websites has been approved by the California state legislature and now awaits the governor’s signature.
Second Bill Proposed to Shield US Sites From 'Foreign Censorship'
For the second time in recent weeks, a Republican congressman has introduced legislation to bar U.S. courts from helping to enforce foreign laws restricting speech that would domestically be protected under the First Amendment, potentially including foreign age verification laws.
How Clear Talent Contracts Can Save Time and Money
The adult industry has always been defined by its ability to evolve. It embraced online distribution before much of mainstream entertainment did, pioneered subscription-based business models, and continues to evolve in areas ranging from streaming to AI.
Utah VPN Enforcement Pause Extended in Aylo Lawsuit
Provisions of a Utah law making adult websites liable if minors in the state circumvent geolocation efforts to bypass age verification, which were set to come into force in May, have again been put on hold temporarily.
Anti-Censorship Bill Could Shield US Sites From Foreign AV Laws
A Republican congressman has introduced legislation to bar U.S. courts from helping to enforce any foreign law restricting speech that would domestically be protected under the First Amendment, potentially including foreign age verification laws.
New 'PROTECT Act' Would Make North Carolina Rules for Adult Sites Federal Law
Senator Mike Lee of Utah on Thursday introduced legislation that would impose strict new federal rules on adult sites and platforms, strongly echoing similar regulations imposed last year in North Carolina.
Key Strategies for Building an Effective Website Compliance Program
For adult website operators, compliance can no longer live in a folder that only opens when a bank, regulator, attorney, or payment processor starts asking questions.
Eporner Must Face Copyright Suit After Judge Affirms Jurisdiction
A U.S. district court has ruled that it has jurisdiction to hear a copyright infringement lawsuit brought by adult website operators against tube site Eporner, even though Eporner is based outside the United States.
Segpay Partners With Corey Silverstein for Legal Services
Segpay has partnered with adult industry attorney Corey D. Silverstein for specialized legal compliance and policy support for its merchant network.
What Utah's SB 73 Means for Compliance Requirements
Utah has once again positioned itself at the center of the national battle over online age verification and adult-content regulation.
What to Know About Alabama's Regulatory Push on Adult Content
Over the past two years, Alabama has quietly but aggressively transformed itself into one of the most restrictive and unfriendly jurisdictions for the adult entertainment industry. Through the enactment of House Bill 164 and related enforcement mechanisms, the state has layered taxation, compliance burdens and content restrictions in a way that goes far beyond traditional regulation.
Tennessee Governor Signs Bill Requiring Warnings on Adult Stores
Governor Bill Lee on Tuesday signed into law a bill requiring adult stores, theaters and other establishments in Tennessee to post warning signs cautioning patrons that they “may be contributing” to sexual assault and human trafficking.
FTC Promises 'Vigorous' TAKE IT DOWN Act Enforcement
The Federal Trade Commission is warning platforms that the agency will strongly enforce the notice-and-removal requirements of the TAKE IT DOWN Act, which go into effect next week on May 19.
Court of International Trade Rejects Trump 'Replacement' Tariffs
The U.S. Court of International Trade on Thursday ruled that President Trump’s 10% global tariff under the Trade Act of 1974, imposed after the Supreme Court invalidated the administration’s broad “Liberation Day” tariff regime, is illegal — but stopped short of a nationwide injunction against the tariff.
Penthouse Wins Trademark Infringement Case Against Fraudulent Domain
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has ruled in favor of Penthouse World Media in a case against a website using an infringing domain.
Understanding Sin Taxes and the Legal Roadblocks Ahead
As of this writing, a bill sits on the desk of Utah’s governor, awaiting his signature to make it state law. That bill includes a provision imposing an excise tax of 2% on adult sites operating in the state.
Tennessee Bill Would Require Warnings on Adult Stores
The Tennessee Senate has passed a bill requiring adult stores, theaters and other establishments in the state to post warning signs cautioning patrons that they “may be contributing” to sexual assault and human trafficking.
Clips4Sale Wins Trademark Infringement Case Against Fraudulent Domain
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has ruled in favor of content platform Clips4Sale in a case against a website using a similar domain to impersonate the site.
Kansas Plaintiff Drops Chaturbate AV Suit, Revamps SuperPorn Complaint
The plaintiff in a lawsuit alleging that cam platform Chaturbate violated Kansas’ age verification law has voluntarily dismissed that action, while retooling a similar complaint against adult site SuperPorn.
Corey D. Silverstein Releases Latest 'Legal Impact' Webinar for Streaming
Corey D. Silverstein of MyAdultAttorney.com and Adult.Law has announced the release of his latest "Legal Impact" webinar for streaming.