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Dear Valued Clients, On October 16, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the finalization of the "Click-to-Cancel" Rule, an amendment to the Negative Option Rule designed to make it easier for consumers to cancel recurring subscriptions and memberships. Most provisions of the final rule will go into effect 180 days after its publication in the Federal Register. As your trusted legal advisors, Silverstein Legal is committed to keeping you informed about regulatory changes that may impact your operations. This new rule has significant implications for businesses offering subscription services, including those in the adult entertainment industry. Key Provisions of the Final "Click-to-Cancel" Rule 1. Simplified Cancellation Process: Easy Cancellation Mechanism: Businesses must provide a cancellation method that is as easy to use as the method consumers used to sign up. If customers enrolled online, they must be able to cancel online without unnecessary steps or obstacles. No Unnecessary Barriers: Sellers cannot require consumers to interact with a customer service representative or go through lengthy procedures to cancel their subscriptions if they did not do so to sign up. 2. Clear and Conspicuous Disclosures Material Terms Disclosure: Before obtaining a consumer's billing information, you must clearly and conspicuously disclose all…

Assume you will be outed. That's how Corey Silverstein, one of the only adult entertainment industry attorneys in the country, starts his consultations with clients considering dabbling in pornography, either to make some extra money or as a part-time hobby. Less than 10% of Silverstein's clients are exposed, he said, but forcing them to face the worst- case scenario helps them understand the stakes. He then walks them through real-life examples of outed adult content creators, including a name now familiar to many in Wisconsin: former University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow. "I think it's essential that clients understand what that could look like," he said. "I want them to understand that by the very nature of how high-risk the adult entertainment industry is, that no one's going to be on their side publicly anyway, and that, you know, it's just unfortunate. That's where the world is." Gow was fired late last year after the UW Board of Regents discovered he and his wife created sex videos, sometimes with adult film stars, and posted them on porn websites. He still retains his faculty appointment as a communications professor but has been on paid leave while UW-La Crosse moves to…

Corey Silverstein AKA "The Adult Attorney" Discusses The Texas Pornhub Ban And Why We Should All Be Worried Corey Silverstein, the "Adult Lawyer" is on the show! Mr. Silverstein is a lawyer based in Michigan. He founded his firm in 2006 and has been involved in representing the adult industry for over a decade. He focuses on all the unique issues facing the industry. Corey (we're on a first name basis after the interview) has been a vocal critic of states like Texas and Louisianna's adult verification laws for online pornography. We discuss the differences between existing state laws and proposed legislation in other states, including Missouri. Corey explains the differences between some of the current laws and proposals, his thoughts on what's really behind these laws, and why we they are nothing more than porn bans. Is there a better way to keep kids from accessing adult content online or is that even something we should be attempting? We went into this interview knowing that Corey was not a fan of the current laws and proposals, but we were a little surprised to learn that, unlike most critics, his top concern is not privacy. Corey Silverstein ended up being…