Corey D. Silverstein
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.
House Committee Approves Online Safety Bill With Federal AV Requirement
The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce on Thursday passed the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act, which includes provisions to make age verification by adult websites federal law.
'Legal Impact' Webinar Unpacks North Carolina's New Consent Law
Industry attorney Corey D. Silverstein on Thursday held a webinar focused on North Carolina’s HB 805, a new law that has significantly altered performer consent requirements in the state.
Inside the OCC's Debanking Review and Its Impact on the Adult Industry
For years, adult performers, creators, producers and adjacent businesses have routinely had their access to basic financial services curtailed — not because they are inherently higher-risk customers, but because a whole category of lawful work has long been treated as unacceptable.
Corey Silverstein to Host Webinar on North Carolina Age Verification Thursday
Adult industry attorney Corey D. Silverstein has announced his latest "Legal Impact" webinar, titled "North Carolina AV Law — Content Creation Issues," to livestream Thursday at 4 p.m. (EST).
Corey Silverstein to Discuss New Alabama Laws on Sex Work CEO's Live Twitter Space
Attorney Corey D. Silverstein will appear on a live Twitter Space with Sex Work CEO founder MelRose Michaels on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 11 a.m. (PST).
What DSA and GDPR Enforcement Means for Adult Platforms
Adult platforms have never been more visible to regulators than they are right now. For years, the industry operated in a gray zone: enormous traffic, massive data volume and minimal oversight. Those days are over.