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In the crowded field of Florida’s 2026 gubernatorial race, Republican candidate James Fishback has managed to generate national headlines with a proposal that blends culture-war rhetoric with fiscal policy: a 50 percent “sin tax” on income earned by Florida-based OnlyFans creators. Featured In The April 2026 Edition Of XBIZ World Don’t Worry: This Law Is Going Nowhere The idea, which Fishback frames as both a moral corrective and a revenue-raising tool, has drawn sharp reactions from across the political spectrum. Supporters characterize it as a bold stand against what they view as the social harms of online adult content. Critics argue it represents the latest chapter in a long pattern of conservative political efforts aimed at restricting or stigmatizing the adult entertainment industry. Whether seen as principled or punitive, the proposal is almost certain to face insurmountable legal and constitutional barriers. But beyond its legislative viability, the debate surrounding it highlights deeper tensions about digital labor, morality in public policy, and the evolving role of adult content in the American economy. Who Is James Fishback? James Thomas Fishback is a Florida-born hedge fund manager and the founder and CEO of Azoria Partners. Born in 1995, he has positioned himself as…

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously last week against music industry record labels in a high-profile content piracy case brought against the country’s third-largest internet service provider (ISP). The ruling has implications that impact content piracy mitigation efforts in creative industries across the board, including adult entertainment. One of the core sentiments in the Supreme Court's ruling is that an ISP cannot be held liable for the actions of a third party. In 2018, rights holders, including Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music, sued Cox Communications. A lower court handed the music industry a verdict of about $1 billion a year later. But Cox was able to bring the case on appeal all the way to the high court. There, the bench ruled, 9-0, in favor of the ISP because, per Justice Clarence Thomas writing for the court, "a company is not liable as a copyright infringer for merely providing a service to the general public with knowledge that it will be used by some to infringe copyrights." The case was appealed to SCOTUS from the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, which ruled in 2024 that the $1 billion verdict was not justified and…

Cyberspace (February 4, 2026) - Corey D. Silverstein, the driving force behind MyAdultAttorney.com and Adult.Law, is pleased to announce that he will be hosting his latest Legal Impact Webinar entitled "North Carolina AV Law - Content Creation Issues" on February 26th at 4:00 PM EST. This session, sponsored by Pig Machine, with exclusive media sponsor XBIZ, will be moderated by ClaraKitty and feature special guests Siouxsie Q and attorney Lawrence Walters. The North Carolina law has created major confusion for the adult community, its access to adult websites, and their ability to create, upload and view adult content. This webinar has been put together to help the adult community understand the impact of this law and help you figure out your next steps as a creator, performer, or platform. “”Havoc” is the best word that I can use to describe what North Carolina’s law has caused the adult entertainment industry.” said Corey D. Silverstein. “The topic of this webinar was chosen because of the substantial community outreach that I received following numerous platforms and content creators abandoning all activities with North Carolina.” Silverstein continued. “The revocation of consent component of North Carolina’s law has been especially destructive for the industry.”…