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FTC Announces Final “Click-to-Cancel” Rule: Essential Compliance Updates for Subscription-Based Businesses

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…

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Joe Gow isn’t alone. As industry booms, adult content creators fear being outed and fired

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…

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Adult Attorney Corey D. Silverstein Appears on the Church of Lazlo Radio Show

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…

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Adult Attorney Corey D. Silverstein Announces TES 2024 Speaking Lineup

Reach out today to set your appointment with #myadultattorney in Portugal! Cyberspace (February 6, 2024) - Adult Industry Attorney Corey D. Silverstein, the driving force behind MyAdultAttorney.com and Adult.Law, is pleased to announce that he will be attending TES 2024, as well as share his TES 2024 speaking lineup. The European Summit – aka TES Affiliate Conference – happens from February 23 - 26, 2024 at The Oitavos Hotel in Cascais, Portugal. Silverstein’s speaking events are scheduled for the 25th and the 26th.  First up is the “Annual Legal Update – The Biggest Issues of 2024 (Age Verification & More...),” slated for February 25, from 11:00 – 11:50 AM (local time). This seminar will get you caught up on all of the major legal developments and what you should be doing to have a smooth 2024.  2023 was a crazy year for developments in the law for internet businesses across the globe. In the United States, age verification has exploded, the FTC has opened an official investigation into ChatGPT, and the Supreme Court made major rulings related to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act affecting all platforms that allow user submitted content. In Europe, accusations of illegal data collection are heating…

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Adult Entertainment Attorney Corey D. Silverstein Returning to Internext and AVN AEE

Reach out today to set your appointment with #myadultattorney in Las Vegas! Silverstein Legal is proud to announce that adult entertainment lawyer Corey D. Silverstein will be in attendance at the 2024 Internext Expo and AVN Adult Entertainment Expo (AEE). Both tradeshows take place from January 24, 2024 – January 27, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Resorts World Las Vegas The InterNext Expo enters its 27th year in 2024 as the leading B2B tech conference for the adult online entertainment industry. The internationally renowned show – which features two full days of networking opportunities, seminars, workshops, and parties with the most influential figures in the worldwide community. This year’s InterNext Expo will be combined with the world famous AVN Adult Entertainment Expo (AEE) with attendance expected in the thousands. As part of this year’s tradeshow, adult industry lawyer Corey D. Silverstein has been invited as a featured speaker for two incredible workshops. Age Verification Workshop Friday, January 26, 2024: 10:30am – 11:15amLocation: Main Stage AntiPiracy Workshop Friday, January 26, 2024: 2:00pm – 3:00pmLocation: Main Stage Adult lawyer Corey D. Silverstein will be available throughout the tradeshow to meet with current and prospective clients. To schedule a meeting you can contact him here. Corey D.…

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Adult Industry Attorney Corey D. Silverstein Announces XBIZ Show Schedule

Reach out today to set your appointment with #myadultattorney in Los Angeles! Silverstein Legal is proud to announce that adult attorney Corey D. Silverstein will be in attendance at the 2024 XBIZ Show. This year’s XBIZ Show (North America’s largest adult industry conference) takes place from January 15th 2024 to January 18th 2024 at the Kimpton Everly Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Adult lawyer Corey D. Silverstein will attend this year’s event as an attendee, speaker and award nominee. The XBIZ Show’s seminar/workshop lineup brings together professionals from across the adult industry: content producers, performers, webmasters, company executives, marketers, developer, service providers and many more. At this year’s event, adult industry attorney Corey D. Silverstein has been invited to speak on 4 incredible presentations: Tuesday January 16, 2024 – 12:00pm PST – Graham Boardroom SegPay Presents: Compliance in the Age of Fan Sites, Cams and AI “Join Segpay CEO Cathy Beardsley and a panel of experts for a workshop session on how merchants can best navigate banking requirements to process user-generated content. Find out about what policies banks require in order to move an account forward, plus much more information and practical tips on payment processing for adult sites.” Tuesday January 16, 2024 – 2pm…

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Adult Attorney Corey D. Silverstein Announces January 2024 Trade Show Attendance

Reach out today to set your appointment with #myadultattorney in Los Angeles and/or Las Vegas! Cyberspace (November 27, 2023) - Adult attorney Corey D. Silverstein, the driving force behind MyAdultAttorney.com and Adult.Law, recently announced he will be attending XBIZ LA and AVN’s Adult Entertainment Expo (AEE) in January, marking the industry’s seminal both for business and community development.   XBIZ LA takes place from January 15 - 18 in Hollywood, CA. AEE is slated for January 24 - 27 in Las Vegas, NV. Silverstein is already setting appointments for what promises to be a lively and informative pair of trade shows. Current and prospective clients, as well as industry friends, are invited to reach out today to set an appointment with #myadultattorney in Los Angeles and/or Las Vegas! Silverstein can be reached directly via corey@silversteinlegal.com. “I’m inching closer to 20 years of trade shows, but my excitement for January is as strong as ever,” said Silverstein.  “I can’t wait to reconnect and collaborate with so many incredible members of the adult entertainment industry and get to discuss the seemingly endless age verification legislation coming from individual states,” Silverstein continued, highlighting a hot topic that should be on everyone’s minds. Corey D. Silverstein is the managing…

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Attorney Corey Silverstein Outlines ‘Serious Civil Liberties Concerns’ Raised by HB 295

Be aware of civil liberties concerns raised by House Bill (HB) 295. Cyberspace (November 8, 2023) - Adult industry attorney Corey D. Silverstein, the driving force behind MyAdultAttorney.com and Adult.Law, recently spoke to clevescene.com about civil liberties concerns raised by Ohio’s House Bill (HB) 295. Read “Proposed Porn Age Verification Bill in Ohio Raises Serious Civil Liberties Concerns” via clevescene.com right here. Dubbed the “Innocence Act,” HB 295 would implement an age verification requirement in the state of Ohio similar to what has already been implemented in several other US states – however, with more aggressive penalties for non-compliance. In its current form, HB 295 states that companies and webmasters who don’t implement “reasonable” age verification methods could be subject to criminal charges – a third-degree felony. No other proposed and/or implemented age verification regulation in the US has such punitive criminal penalties. “HB 295 is another example of a dangerous trend where politicians are seemingly ignoring commonsense – and the Constitution – at the same time,” Silverstein said. Silverstein explained to clevescene that additional language in HB 295 creates a misdemeanor for anyone circumventing the age block from the side of the user (eg via VPN). According to Silverstein, this aspect of HB 295 will…

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Silverstein Legal Announces ‘Porn & AI’ Event, Speakers

Join attorney Corey D. Silverstein and esteemed guests for a discussion of AI and its potential impact on the adult entertainment community. Cyberspace (October 1, 2023) - Join adult industry attorney Corey D. Silverstein, the driving force behind MyAdultAttorney.com and Adult.Law, alongside ATMLA owner Mark Schechter and influencer/podcaster Elaina St James for the next event in Silverstein Legal’s Legal Impact series – “Porn & AI: Legal & Community Implications,” coming up on October 10th! Though not exactly “new,” Artificial Intelligence (AI) is currently having a cultural and commercial moment, dominating headlines and inspiring new product launches – but what does this mean for adult entertainment specifically? “Porn & AI: Legal & Community Implications” will be live-streamed on Tuesday October 10th at 4 pm ET via Zoom. During this special event brought to you by Silverstein Legal, Silverstein will lead a discussion exploring issues related to AI, including emerging opportunities, potential community implications, and associated legal rights and responsibilities. “I can’t even begin to describe the quantity of legal work inquiries that my office has received during the past six months for legal issues related to AI,” Silverstein said. “I haven’t seen a single area of adult entertainment this hot in…

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Adult Attorney Corey D. Silverstein Provides Commentary to the Washington Post

Susanna Gibson is a Democratic candidate running for Delegate for Virginia’s 57th District. She is a nurse practitioner and public health expert who has dedicated her career to ensuring her patients have the resources they need for a good quality of life. She is also a wife and mother who has spent her career advocating for families and fighting for access to affordable quality healthcare, including reproductive healthcare. Recently, Susanna Gibson has been in the news due to an unexpected scandal after her explicit videos with her husband online were exposed. Gibson and her husband performed sex acts in front of an online audience and received tips from viewers. Gibson claims that sharing the videos is “an illegal invasion of my privacy” and “a sex crime”. She says she will not be intimidated or silenced by the scandal. On September 11, 2023, the Washington Post published an article written by journalist, Laura Vozzella entitled “Va. Dem. House candidate performed sex online with husband for tips.” As part of her article, Laura Vozzella interviewed adult attorney Corey D. Silverstein who indicated that “There is absolutely no law that they are violating — none,” he said. “In this case, you have two adults who are engaging in consensual sex,…

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