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Federal Judge Hears Oral Arguments Over Measure B
The federal judge hearing oral arguments in Vivid Entertainment's lawsuit over Measure B on Thursday said he has concerns with 4th Amendment and prior restraint issues over the statute.
Judge Continues Measure B Case to July 11
U.S. District Judge Dean Pregerson informed plaintiffs and defendants in Vivid Entertainment vs. County of Los Angeles that a hearing to decide motions has been continued to Thursday, July 11.
Playboy Bunny Stays on Energy Drink, Judge Rules
A federal judge has decided that the iconic Playboy bunny trademark will remain on CirTran Corporation’s Playboy Energy Drink despite Playboy’s objections.
U.S. Judge Gives Reasons for Denying Cross Motions in 2257 Case
U.S. District Judge Michael Baylson on Monday detailed his reasons for denying both the Free Speech Coalition's and U.S. government's motions for summary judgment in a case that is expected to decide the legality of 18 U.S.C. § 2257 and companion law § 2257A.
U.S. Judge Tells Counsel He'll Deny Motions for Summary Judgment in 2257 Case
U.S. District Judge Michael Baylson won't be deciding on any pretrial resolution in the Free Speech Coalition's lawsuit against the federal recordkeeping law for adult producers, according to J. Michael Murray, the lead attorney for the plaintiffs.
Texas Judge: Texxxan.com Operators Can't Relaunch, Share Content
A Texas judge ruled yesterday that the operators of "revenge porn" site Texxxan.com can't relaunch their site or share content with other sites.
Vivid Asks Federal Judge to Invalidate Measure B
Vivid Entertainment attorneys have filed a motion for judgment to invalidate Measure B. Concurrently, Vivid's legal team also has asked for a preliminary injunction over the enforcement of the countywide law.
Ira Isaacs Appeals to 9th Circuit Again After Judge Orders Prison Time
Ira Isaacs' attorney re-filed a motion yesterday with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to allow the fetish filmmaker to remain free pending his appeal.
Manwin Entitled to $100K Default Judgment, U.S. Judge Says
A federal judge has granted Manwin's motion for default judgment against Georgia resident Nicholas Bulgin, who was accused of cybersquatting and extorting the adult entertainment conglomerate.
Judge Asked to Grant Manwin's Default Motion Request
Manwin filed court papers last week trying to prove jurisdiction over Nicholas Bulgin, who has been accused of violating the adult company's trademarks.
Judge Tosses ICM Registry's Counterclaims Against Manwin
A federal judge this week tossed all of ICM Registry's counterclaims against Manwin, ruling that the .XXX operator failed to state antitrust charges against the adult entertainment conglomerate.
Manwin Asks Judge to Dismiss ICM Registry's Counterclaims
Manwin urged a federal judge in oral arguments Friday to dismiss counterclaims brought by ICM Registry, arguing the .XXX operator did not have standing to bring counterclaims in the antitrust suit because it cannot show it was injured.
MeanBitches Show Adds Celebrity Judge to Ass-Off Competition
The MeanBitches Show, heard NationWide on SiriusXM 103, announced the addition of comedian Julio Gonzalez as a celebrity judge for the highly anticipated finals of the show’s Ass-Off competition.
Judge Declares Ex-Porn Star Stacie Halas Unfit to Teach
An administrative law judge has ruled that ex-porn star Stacie Halas is unfit to teach the students at Haydock Intermediate School.
International Trade Commission Judge Rules Over We-Vibe Patent Claims
A U.S. International Trade Commission judge has ruled that sex toy manufacturer LELO Inc. infringed on Standard Innovation’s patent used for its We-Vibe line of vibrators.
Texas Judge Orders 'Indefinite' Lock on PinkMeth.com
The unidentified operators of revenge porn site PinkMeth.com, which vanished from the Internet on Thursday as part of a settlement between VeriSign and a woman whose nude photos were posted without her permission, received more bad news today.
U.S. Judge Won't Dismiss 2257 Suit, Sides With FSC
A federal judge has denied the Justice Department’s motion to dismiss 4th Amendment complaints in Free Speech Coalition vs. Eric Holder, which involves federal record-keeping law 18 U.S.C. § 2257.
Judge Makes Key Ruling Over Isaacs' Sentencing
A federal judge has ruled that Ira Isaacs, convicted last spring on federal obscenity charges, won't be subjected to a "vulnerable victim" sentencing adjustment in light of planned testimony that drugs were fed to performers during film shoots.
Judge Won't Dismiss Manwin's Antitrust Claims Against ICM, ICANN
A federal judge has given Manwin until Sept. 9 to amend its case against ICM Registry and ICANN after finding, with two exceptions, that the adult entertainment conglomerate adequately pled antitrust claims.
Oron Can Only Withdraw $100K, U.S. Judge Rules
A federal judge has partially granted Oron's motion to withdraw funds for business expenses and legal fees, but the amount is far less than what the file-locker site's operators had been hoping for.