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GirlsDoPorn: Judge Proposes Awarding $12.3M in Damages to Models
San Diego Superior Court Judge Kevin Enright filed today a "(Proposed) Statement of Decision" on the civil case against the owner and staff of the GirlsDoPorn website brought forth by 22 models who shot for them. The statement proposes awarding the plaintiffs over $12 million in compensatory and punitive damages.
AB5 Update: Judge Declines to Rule Uber Drivers Are Employees
The newest data point in XBIZ’s ongoing coverage of California’s AB5 initiative comes from U.S. District Judge Edward Chen, who has declined to compel Uber to reclassify its drivers in California as employees.
Judge Freezes GirlsDoPorn Assets, Orders Liquidation
A San Diego judge issued yesterday a temporary restraining order freezing the assets of GirlsDoPorn’s owner Michael Pratt and associates, who are currently being sued for fraud in civil court by 22 former models and have also been charged by the Department of Justice with sex trafficking.
Another Judge Criticizes Strike 3 Holdings' Mass Copyright Litigation
A federal judge in New Jersey became yesterday the latest magistrate to rule against Strike 3 Holdings and also to use the occasion to criticize the adult company’s strategy of filing a massive number of copyright lawsuits against anonymous downloaders.
Judge Rejects Motion to Dismiss Backpage.com Case
U.S. District Court in Arizona Judge Susan Brnovich rejected today a Motion to Dismiss filed by the defense for the former owners of adult classifieds website Backpage.com, which was shuttered and seize by federal authorities who accuse the company of “participation in a conspiracy to facilitate and promote prostitution,” and also of money laundering, human trafficking and other charges.
NYC Judge Puts Giuliani-Era Zoning Law Against NYC Strip Clubs on Hold
A federal judge in New York City ruled yesterday that the city’s strip clubs and adult-entertainment establishments (“nude dancing and erotic materials”) fall “within the ambit of the First Amendment’s free speech guarantees,” and temporarily blocking a long-unenforced Giuliani-era zoning law.
U.K. Judge Backs Anti-Porn Activists Against Sex Workers' Privacy
A judge in London has ruled against nine women, who had been secretly filmed by private investigators hired by a fringe group of anti-porn crusaders while they were working at two UK franchises of the Spearmint Club strip club chain, rejecting their application for anonymity.
MV Star Sarah Russi, 70s TV Star Mason Reese Profiled in 'Love Don't Judge'
MV Star and cam model Sarah Russi and 1970s TV star Mason Reese are the subject of a recent episode of the Barcroft TV series, “Love Don’t Judge,” a YouTube show about unconventional romances.
Florida Judge: IP Address Not Enough for Porn Copyright Cases
A Miami federal judge ruled last week that IP addresses alone cannot be considered as concrete evidence that a particular individual infringed on a plaintiff’s copyright, as attorneys representing Strike 3 Holdings claimed.
Judge Sets Trial Date Set for Former Adult Star Lynn Pleasant
Lynn Pleasant, the former adult star booked on murder-for-hire charges, has pleaded not guilty to five criminal counts.
Dennis Hof's Love Ranch Can Reopen Tomorrow, Judge Says
The federal judge hearing Dennis Hof’s latest legal battle with Nye County leaders has ordered the Love Ranch brothel’s license reinstated, allowing it to reopen as early as 8 a.m. tomorrow.
Love Ranch Judge Continues License Revocation Case on Monday
A hearing has been set for Monday morning in Dennis Hof’s most recent lawsuit against Nye County.
2257 Judge Delivers Big Win in Final Judgment, Decree
U.S. District Judge Michael Baylson today issued his final judgment and decree over the Free Speech Coalition’s First Amendment challenges over federal recordkeeping regulations for adult producers, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2257 and 2257A.
FOSTA Judge Hears Motion for Preliminary Injunction
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon today heard Woodhull Freedom Foundation and other plaintiffs’ arguments on why injunctive relief should be granted against the enforcement of FOSTA.
FOSTA Judge Gives Justice Department an Extension of Time
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon today ordered a two-day extension of time for the Justice Department to file its opposition to Woodhull Freedom Foundation’s motion for a preliminary injunction over FOSTA.
Bankruptcy Judge OKs Penthouse Sale to XVideos' Parent Company
A federal judge today approved the sale of substantially all of Penthouse Global Media’s assets free and clear of all liens and claims to XVideos parent company, WGCZ Ltd., which was the successful bidder for the bankrupt company’s properties.
2257 Judge Grants Extension of Time for Proposed Decree
The federal judge involved in the Free Speech Coalition’s long-running case against the Justice Department over federal recordkeeping laws 18 U.S.C. §§ 2257 and 2257A has extended a deadline for the two parties to propose a decree to settle First Amendment challenges.
Dennis Hof Gets Billboard Back After Judge Orders It Replaced
Brothel owner Dennis Hof has been granted a temporary restraining order against Nye County after officials removed a political billboard from his private property, citing code violations.
2257 Judge Hands Big Win for Adult, Seeks Decree
U.S. District Judge Michael Baylson yesterday issued a memorandum in the Free Speech Coalition’s long-running lawsuit against the Justice Department over the federal recordkeeping laws 18 U.S.C. §§ 2257 and 2257A, ordering both sides to propose a decree within two weeks to settle First Amendment challenges to the statutes.
Backpage Reworded Ad and Not Protected by Section 230, Judge Rules
Backpage.com, which has faced a string of lawsuits alleging that it facilitated sex trafficking, was handed a partial defeat yesterday in a suit filed by three teens who filed suit against the classified ad site.