Strip Clubs
Georgia Contemplates ‘Sin Tax’ on Strip Clubs
A plan to tax Georgia strip clubs to help fund a program for victims of sex trafficking won approval from a state Senate committee yesterday and moves forward in the Legislature.
Tony Batman Hosts the Battle of the Strip Clubs Fundraiser
Tony Batman is going to be on the mic and DJ Platypus, co-owner of the Planet Platypus Network, will join him on stage for the Battle of the Strip Clubs to benefit the Oklahoma tornado victims.
Toronto Asks Public to Weigh In on Strip Clubs
The city of Toronto has posted an 11-question online poll to get a better grip on public attitudes of live adult entertainment.
La. Legislators Look to Impose Regulations on Strip Clubs
Pushed by the religious right, Louisiana legislators are considering imposing regulations that could potentially drain lap dance revenue from strip clubs across the state.
2 Vegas Strip Clubs Sue Competition
Two Las Vegas strip clubs filed suit alleging that other clubs bribed taxi drivers to take passengers to those clubs instead of the two that filed the suit.
Americans Cautioned Against Visiting Bulgarian Strip Clubs
The U.S. State Department is advising Americans in Bulgaria to stay away from the capital’s strip clubs, where two bombings and a shooting hurt several people recently.
Federal Judge Find Va. County Wrongfully Targeted Strip Clubs
A Virginia strip club owner prevailed in federal court over a county ordinance that prohibited adult businesses from setting up shop, according to report.
Lawsuits Allege L.A.-Area Strip Clubs Violate Labor Codes
LOS ANGELES— Two class-action lawsuits — one filed in a California state court and another in federal court — argue that exotic dancers aren’t independent contractors and therefore entitled to be paid minimum wages.
Officials Considering Alcohol Ban in Melbourne Strip Clubs
Strip clubs in Melbourne could be forced to stop serving alcohol under measures being considered by the state government.
Strip Clubs Deal With Rising Gas Prices
As the rising price of gasoline is forcing consumers to reevaluate discretionary spending, strip clubs are facing a challenge of getting and keeping customers.
Illinois Court Rules Against Tax on Strip Clubs
An Illinois appellate court has ruled that Chicago and Cook County cannot collect amusement taxes from an exotic dance club when other small venues are exempt from the tax.
Texas Strip Clubs Sue Over State-Imposed Cover Charge
Texas gentleman’s club owners are attempting to block a new state-imposed $5 cover charge that is slated to go into effect Jan. 1, reportedly raising an estimated $40 million annually.
Ohio Strip Clubs Take No-Touch Law to Court
Attorneys for Ohio strip clubs tried to persuade a federal judge to overturn a new law banning dancers from touching patrons or each other, arguing that there is no connection between adult clubs and any increase in crime.
Nevada Rejects Strip Clubs' Tax Refund Request
The Nevada Tax Commission unanimously rejected arguments that a state entertainment tax unconstitutionally targets strip clubs, refusing to refund nearly $1.8 million collected in early 2004.
Ill. Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Alcohol at Strip Clubs
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that a city ordinance that bars strip clubs featuring seminude dancing from serving alcohol does not violate the 1st Amendment.
Las Vegas Strip Clubs Can Continue Taxi Driver Payouts
Conventioneers might encounter one of Sin City’s largest affiliate programs when they descend on Internext. This time, however, it’s not about websites. It’s about taxi drivers, strip clubs and massage parlors.
Strip Clubs Launch Voter Drive
Similar to other voter drives currently underway by online adult organizations like ChiChiClicks, the official trade organization for adult strip clubs is asking club owners to encourage their patrons to register and vote for anyone but President Bush.
Louisville Strip Clubs File Suit
A group of strip club owners grouped together this week to file a lawsuit in Jefferson Circuit Court against local police and the department of Alcohol Beverage Control after agents raided their offices on multiple occasions, damaged property, and allegedly harassed and searched employees and customers.