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Harley Dean is a Featured Judge for 'MILF Beauty Pageant' on 'The SDR Show'
"The SDR Show" hosted by Ralph Sutton and Big Jay Oakerson recently held its first annual "MILF Beauty Pageant" featuring Harley Dean as a celebrity judge.
Judge Lambasts Plaintiff's Memos in 'Martha's Vineyard Background Art' Case
A federal judge rejected yesterday several memos filed by the counsel of the Martha's Vineyard landlord who is suing Mile High Media and several associates for a 2014 incident involving artwork in her rental property, which she claimed could be seen onscreen in several adult videos.
Backpage: Appeals Court Rejects Judge Recusal Over Husband's Activism
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected yesterday a petition by the defense of the former owners of Backpage.com that they order a recusal of Judge Susan Brnovich over a conflict of interest concerning her husband, Arizona Attorney General and anti-sex work activist Mark Brnovich.
Judge Allows NCOSE-Driven 'Trafficking' Claim Against Studios to Move to Trial
In an unusual ruling supporting a lawsuit sponsored by NCOSE (aka, Morality in Media) attempting to link adult industry studios to “human trafficking,” a California judge ruled that, although the contracts signed by a former performer were valid, the arbitration agreements that were part of them should be disregarded and the lawsuit should move forward.
Backpage.com Trial: Defendants Ask Appeals Court to Remove Judge
Former Backpage owners Michael Lacey and Jim Larkin filed a petition with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday seeking an order to recuse the Phoenix federal judge presiding over their criminal trial.
Backpage.com Judge Refuses to Recuse Herself, Lacey Responds
Last Friday, the Phoenix federal judge presiding over the criminal trial against the former owners of Backpage.com issued a 14-page ruling that detailed her refusal to recuse herself from the case, following a motion by the defendants that revealed her husband’s explicit activism against them as part of a crusade alleging “human trafficking.”
NY Judge Allows Strike 3 to Serve ISP With Copyright Supboena
A New York judge authorized Strike 3 Holdings last week to serve an internet service provider with a subpoena in order to identify the individual associated with a specific assigned IP address that Strike 3 claims has been “downloading, copying and distributing” their copyrighted content using BitTorrent technology.
Backpage Defense Asks Judge to Recuse Herself Over Husband's Propaganda Pamphlet
Lawyers for the former owners of adult classified website Backpage.com have requested that Judge Susan Brnovich recuse herself from their ongoing trial over public statements made by her husband, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich, a vocal activist against what he calls “human trafficking,” including a lurid pamphlet published by his office.
Judge Rules Against Mile High in 'Martha's Vineyard Background Art' Case
A federal judged ruled today against Mile High Media and other defendants in the “Martha’s Vineyard Background Art Case,” porn producers were accused of using a rental property to shoot content without permission or clearance for on-camera artwork.
New Jersey Judge Establishes Parameters for Strike 3 Subpoenas
A New Jersey judge who was tasked by an appeals court to allow Strike 3 Holdings to issue subpoenas against suspected content pirates has issued an order establishing parameters to safeguard the privacy of the defendants.
Strike 3 Case: Appeals Court Rebukes D.C. Judge for Anti-Porn Bias
A three-judge panel at the D.C. Circuit court ruled yesterday in favor of Strike 3 Holdings’ appeal, allowing them to be granted subpoenas in copyright cases they were filing. This reversed a lower-court ruling where a judge had taken the unusual step of lambasting the adult entertainment company for the nature of its content.
Appeals Judge Grants Strike 3 Supboenas to ID Alleged Copyright Violators
A New Jersey federal judge on Tuesday overruled a circuit court ruling preventing Strike 3 Holdings from identifying alleged illegal downloaders of their adult content.
South Dakota Judge Limits State Prisons Ban on All 'Sexual Material'
A federal judge issued his opinion yesterday ruling that the South Dakota prison system’s extreme ban on what they term “sexual content” is unconstitutional.
Ron Jeremy Pleads Not Guilty, Bail Set by Judge at $6.6M
The arraignment hearing for Ron Jeremy on forcible rape and sexual assault charges, postponed last Wednesday, continued this morning at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in downtown Los Angeles.
Georgia Judge Orders Arrest of Pleasure Product Store Owner Over Fines
A DeKalb County judge has ordered the arrest of a Georgia pleasure product store owner over a dispute with the city of Brookhaven, which has attempted to put him out of business using zoning regulations and exorbitant fines.
Judge Grants MindGeek Early Discovery in DMCA Lawsuit
MG Premium, a MindGeek company described by their lawyers as "among the world's leading providers of adult entertainment content," was granted early discovery last month by a Washington State court in their lawsuit for damages and injunctive relief against the operators of YesPornPlease.com and VShare.io.
Michigan Judge: These Are 'No Ordinary Times' to Discriminate Against Adult Businesses
An Eastern Michigan court decision on Monday established that local strip clubs should be eligible for the Payment Protection Program (PPP) administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA) as part of the U.S. Congress-approved COVID-19 relief package, regardless of the “prurient clause” included as part of the application.
Judge: Wisconsin Strip Club Owners Eligible for SBA Loans
A U.S. District Judge issued her opinion that four Wisconsin strip clubs should be eligible to receive COVID-19 emergency loans through the Small Business Administration (SBA)’s Paycheck Protection Program.
Canadian Judge Rules in Landmark Decision on Sexual Services Laws
Charges against a London, Ontario couple, Tiffany Harvey and Hamad Anwar, who were arrested in 2015 following a raid on their business, Fantasy World Escorts, have been stayed following a landmark decision by Judge Thomas McKay that the charges are unconstitutional.
Federal Judge Upholds California Labor Bill AB5
A federal judge in Los Angeles ruled today against Uber and Postmates' challenge of AB5, the controversial labor legislation designed to regulate the "gig economy." The legislation has resulted in much confusion for workers and employers that might be affected by it, including those in the adult industry.