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Attorney Corey D. Silverstein to host new Legal Impact Webinar on the new North Carolina Age Verification Law

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.”…

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Nine Large Banks Flagged for “Debanking” Policies That Hit Adult Businesses — and Why the Problem Isn’t Going Away

In December 2025, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released preliminary findings from a supervisory review of “debanking” at the nine largest national banks it oversees. The OCC’s headline conclusion was blunt: across 2020–2023, these banks maintained policies that made “inappropriate distinctions” among customers based on lawful business activity — often through blanket sector restrictions or heightened internal barriers that functioned like denials of service. Featured In The February 2026 Edition Of XBIZ World For the adult industry, the report mattered for a simple reason: it put a federal banking regulator on record acknowledging what performers, creators, producers, and adjacent lawful businesses have said for years — access to basic financial services is routinely curtailed not because a customer is inherently higher-risk, but because a category of lawful work is treated as presumptively unacceptable. What the OCC said about adult entertainment restrictions The OCC’s preliminary findings document identifies “adult entertainment” as one of the industry sectors impacted by bank policies. It describes internal practices where lines of business at some banks either strictly restricted access to certain products/services or required escalated review for customers connected to “adult media and non-media” (including “products and services of a sexual…

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Attorney Corey D. Silverstein Announces XBIZ 2026 Attendance and Speaking Schedule

Los Angeles, California – Corey D. Silverstein, the driving force behind MyAdultAttorney.com and Adult.Law, is pleased to announce that he has accepted four speaking engagements at XBIZ Los Angeles 2026. The 2026 XBIZ Show takes place January 12th through January 15th 2026, in Los Angeles, California at the Kimpton Everly Hotel. Adult attorney Corey D. Silverstein will be taking part in four informative workshops and panels open to all attendees. First, on Tuesday January 13th at 12 pm in the Graham Boardroom, join Silverstein for the SegPay Presents: Optimizing Revenue in Challenging Times workshop. Join this SegPay sponsored workshop for an interactive session on designing subscription models and loyalty programs that engage customers, reduce churn, and drive sustainable growth. Second, on Wednesday January 14th at 10 am in the Graham Boardroom, join Silverstein for the Woodhull Freedom Foundation: Ask Me Anything workshop, Facilitated by the WFF’s Savannah Sly and featuring the FSC’s Alison Boden and industry attorney Larry Walters. This workshop will be a candid conversation covering censorship, compliance, risk, advocacy, and other legal, policy and business realities currently impacting creators, platforms and companies. Third, on Wednesday January 14th at 11 am in the Nichols I Ballroom, join Silverstein and…

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It’s Time to Take the DSA and GDPR Seriously

Adult platforms have never been more visible to regulators than they are right now. The Digital Services Act (DSA) is fully in force across the EU, GDPR enforcement keeps accelerating, and parallel “online safety” regimes in the UK and U.S. are converging on the same targets: pornography sites, creator platforms, cam networks, and tube-style aggregators. If you operate an adult website and you’re still treating DSA and GDPR compliance as a “nice-to-have,” you’re sitting on a landmine. It’s time to get serious, and enforcement against adult operators has ramped up. Featured In The January 2026 Edition Of XBIZ World The enforcement era for adult sites has arrived For years, adult platforms lived in a gray zone: enormous traffic, massive data volumes, and historically minimal oversight. That’s over. Under the DSA, porn platforms are now a named priority The European Commission has formally targeted major porn services as Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs), putting them under direct EU supervision and heightened obligations — especially around systemic risk, minor protection, and transparency. In May 2025, the Commission opened coordinated DSA investigations into Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX, and XVideos, explicitly focusing on failures to keep minors off-platform and on insufficient risk mitigation. These investigations…

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New Federal Bills Aim to Repeal Section 230

WASHINGTON — Members of Congress this week introduced two bills calling for the repeal of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which protects interactive computer services — including adult platforms — from liability for user-generated content. "It would mean that internet service providers, search engines, and every interactive website could be left responsible for the actions of its users," Silverstein said. "That is simply untenable, and these businesses would not be able to exist out of fear of being sued out of existence." About Silverstein Legal Founded in 2006 by adult entertainment lawyer Corey D. Silverstein, Silverstein Legal is a boutique law firm that caters to the needs of anyone working in the adult entertainment industry. Silverstein Legal’s clients include hosting companies, affiliate programs, content producers, processors, designers, developers, and website operators.

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Attorney Corey D. Silverstein Announces AVN 2026 Attendance and Speaking Schedule

Las Vegas, Nevada (December 19, 2025) – Corey D. Silverstein, the driving force behind MyAdultAttorney.com and Adult.Law, is pleased to announce that he has accepted two speaking engagements at AVN 2026. The 2026 AVN Show takes place January 21st through January 24th 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Adult attorney Corey D. Silverstein will be taking part in two informative seminars open to professional attendees. The AVN Seminar program will take place inside the Theater at the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, and will be an industry only area providing a professional environment to network, take meetings, learn and build relationships away from the consumer show floor. First, on Wednesday January 21st at 4 pm in The Theater, join Silverstein for “The State of Age Verification: Compliance and Vigilance” seminar covering the most consequential issue facing the adult industry today - the state of age verification on adult sites. This seminar will help you learn what you need to do to stay compliant with these rapidly changing regulations. Second, on Thursday January 22nd at 3 pm in The Theater, join Silverstein for the “Legal Pulse: The Essential 2026 Guide” seminar for the latest from Silverstein and…

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How to Bulletproof Your Creator Management Contracts Heading into 2026

The creator management business is booming. Every week, a new agency emerges promising to turn creators into stars, automate their fan interactions, or triple their revenue through “secret” social strategies. The reality? Many of these agencies are operating with contracts that wouldn’t survive a single serious dispute — if they even have contracts at all. As creator income grows, so does the legal risk. Revenue-sharing models, international collaborations, and the explosion of AI tools have pushed creator management far beyond simple social media marketing. Yet too many agencies are relying on outdated influencer templates or vague promises that collapse the first-time money, content ownership, or exclusivity are questioned. A solid management contract doesn’t just prevent lawsuits — it builds credibility, protects revenue, and keeps agencies compliant with platform, banking, and legal standards. Heading into 2026, that’s what separates sustainable businesses from short-lived hustles. Featured In The December 2025 Edition Of XBIZ World Define the Relationship: Manager, Agent, or Service Provider? One of the biggest mistakes I see is confusion about what role the agency is actually playing. Is it managing the creator’s brand? Booking deals? Running their social media? Or all three? These distinctions are not just academic. In legal…

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Florida’s AG Launches Aggressive Age Verification Enforcement, Targeting Tube Sites and Channel Partners

Urgent Compliance The landscape for the adult entertainment industry operating in Florida has changed from one of legal uncertainty to one of immediate, high-stakes compliance. Following the enactment of the state’s age verification law (HB 3) on January 1, 2025, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched an aggressive enforcement campaign, filing multiple complaints against major online platforms and their affiliates for openly defying the law. The clear message from the Attorney General’s office is that the time for passive observation is over. Any commercial entity that publishes or distributes material “harmful to minors” — defined as a “substantial portion” (more than 33.3%) of their content — must act now to implement a robust, legally compliant age-verification system or face severe financial and legal consequences. Featured In The November 2025 Edition Of XBIZ World The Enforcement Threat is Real and Immediate Attorney General Uthmeier has not only announced lawsuits but has targeted some of the world’s most-trafficked adult websites. “Multiple porn companies are flagrantly breaking Florida’s age verification law by exposing children to harmful, explicit content,” Attorney General Uthmeier stated. “We are taking them to court to make sure they cannot continue bypassing Florida’s common-sense safeguards.” The stakes are immense…

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Corey D. Silverstein Nominated for 2026 XBIZ Exec Award

Intelligent, iconic, and feisty, the industry’s premier attorney has been aptly nominated for XBIZ’s ‘Community Figure of the Year’ award. Cyberspace (October 31, 2025) - Attorney Corey D. Silverstein has been named a nominee for the adult industry’s premier career awards program, the XBIZ Exec Awards. Intelligent, iconic, and feisty, the industry’s premier attorney has been aptly tapped for the “Community Figure of the Year” category. Nominees are selected based on leadership, business acumen, community influence and overall career achievement from a pool of pre-nomination entries submitted by members of the industry. Voting for the 2026 XBIZ Exec Awards is now open. Industry members may cast their votes via XBIZ.net. The annual XBIZ Exec Awards spotlight influential business leaders who play essential roles in the success of top brands. The award categories cover a wide range of positions that make up the organizational chart of leading enterprises, including business development, marketing and management, as well as C-level roles. The XBIZ Exec Awards are presented as part of two annual XBIZ Honors ceremonies: the retail edition, set for Jan. 11 during XBIZ Expo, and the digital media edition, scheduled for Jan. 14 in conjunction with the XBIZ 2026 conference. For the…

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A New Legal Landscape: Why Adult Entertainment Companies Must Revamp Their Policies Now

Legal and Operational Policies The adult entertainment industry is navigating a complex and rapidly changing legal environment. A confluence of new age verification legislation, high-profile private lawsuits, a landmark FTC order against Aylo (formerly MindGeek), and evolving credit card processing rules has created an urgent need for all industry participants — from major platforms to independent creators — to completely overhaul their legal and operational policies. The old way of doing business is no longer a viable option. Action must be taken now to avoid potential catastrophic consequences. Featured In The October 2025 Edition Of XBIZ World The Tsunami of Age Verification Legislation Over the past few years, a growing number of U.S. states and countries have passed laws requiring commercial entities to implement "reasonable" age verification methods to prevent minors from accessing content "harmful to minors." While these laws vary, they typically mandate robust systems for age assurance, and the penalties for non-compliance can be severe, including substantial fines and civil litigation. The trend is exemplified by Florida's HB 3, which took effect in January 2025. This law has prompted the Florida Attorney General to file a lawsuit against several major adult content providers for failing to comply with…

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