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Justice Department to Publish 2257 Revisions This Week
The Justice Department will publish revised Section 2257 regulations in the Federal Register this week and they will go in effect three months later, according to an attorney with inside information.
Justice Department Trying to Revive COPA
Government lawyers tried Tuesday to revive the Child Online Protection Act, a 1998 law designed to keep online pornography away from children.
Proposed Changes to 2257A Regs Issued by Justice Dept.
The Justice Department today issued proposed amendments to the 2257A section of the federal labeling and record-keeping regulations.
Justice Howard Adds Burlesque Performers to Reception
Justice Howard and her Toys Kill exhibition featuring Jim Koch has added burlesque entertainment to their photography and art exhibition
Justice Howard, Jim Koch Exhibit at Meltdown Comics
World-renowned photographer Justice Howard and hipster-punk designer Jim Koch come together for an exhibition called “Toys Kill,” to be held at Meltdown Comics located at 7522 Sunset Blvd., in Los Angeles.
Justice Dept. Opposes Net Neutrality, Suggests Fee Scale
The Justice Department has informed the Federal Communications Commission that it opposes net neutrality, suggesting instead an option for telecom carriers to charge users for loading content at faster speeds.
Report: Geeks still more trustworthy than Justice Dept.
You'd think that the Geek Squad wouldn't have to resort to stealing porn since they already get to keep those cool Beetles
Gonzales to Stay at Justice Department to Repair Its Image
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales announced he is staying at the Justice Department to restore its reputation and regain public trust.
'Justice' Wins 2007 Maleflixxx People's Choice Award
Hot House Entertainment's feature "Justice" received the 2007 Maleflixxx People's Choice Award at the 17th annual Grabby Erotic Video Awards on May 26.
Justice Department Suggests June Deadline for New 2257 Regs
Colorado Federal District Court Judge Walker Miller held a status conference with the Free Speech Coalition and its attorneys April 25. The meeting was requested by FSC attorneys in light of Miller’s March 30 ruling, which dismissed some causes of action and allowed others to proceed in light of the Adam Walsh Act’s amendments to 2257.
Alito Sworn In as Justice After 58-42 Party Line Vote
Samuel Alito Jr., who has been widely praised for his intellect and integrity but both admired and assailed for his conservative judicial philosophy, was sworn in today as the 110th justice in the history of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Justice Department Files Motion to Dismiss FSC’s 2257 Case
The Justice Department has filed a motion to dismiss the Free Speech Coalition’s suit challenging new regulations to 18 U.S.C. § 2257, the federal record-keeping law and labeling requirements for the adult industry.
2257 Deal With Justice Extended One More Month
On the eve of the expiration of the deadline extension in the Free Speech Coalition’s lawsuit against the Justice Department, a motion was filed in the U.S. District Court of Colorado late Friday that extends for another month the original stipulated agreement for a temporary restraining order.
Roberts Confirmed as Chief Justice
Judge John Roberts will be sworn in later today as chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court after being confirmed in a 78-22 vote. There has been rampant speculation regarding how Roberts, a hard-line conservative, might rule on cases that involve free speech and other issues directly affecting the industry.
FSC, Justice Department Extend 2257 Agreement Another 30 Days
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) and the U.S. Justice Department have agreed to extend of the original stipulation regarding a motion for a temporary restraining order against enforcement of amended 2257 record-keeping regulations.
Justice Department Revises 6 Terms in 2257 Lawsuit
U.S. Justice Department trial attorney Samuel Kaplan sent a letter earlier this month to the attorneys representing the Free Speech Coalition in a lawsuit seeking to permanently enjoin 2257 record-keeping amendments. Kaplan’s letter “corrected” six terms in the amendments that the FSC attorneys felt had caused the greatest amount of confusion.
Recusal Issue Problematic for Gonzales as a Justice
If Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is nominated and confirmed as a U.S. Supreme Court justice, it raises the likelihood that the court would deadlock 4-4 on a variety of issues that conservatives care most about.
FSC Inks Deal With Justice; Another Hearing in Aug.
The Free Speech Coalition entered into an agreement Thursday with the Justice Department to suspend enforcement of re-issued federal record-keeping and labeling requirements for FSC members. A U.S. Attorneys Office source said that the parties will hold a preliminary injunction hearing on Aug. 8.
FSC Secures Major Donor for Justice Legal Challenge
The Free Speech Coalition received a $75,000 donation from the Anti-Censorship Defense Committee in support of its lawsuit against the U.S. Justice Department and proposed amendments to federal Recordkeeping and Labeling Law, 18 U.S.C. 2257.
Justice Department to Expand Spyware Enforcement
The Justice Department is ramping up its efforts to control spyware and other Internet fraud. Meanwhile, a new study released Monday finds that Internet surfers are not nearly as safe online as they believe.