Corey D. Silverstein

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision today in TikTok Inc. v. Garland, affirming the constitutionality of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (“the Act”). The ruling, delivered per curiam, has significant implications for social media platforms and national security law, particularly concerning foreign-controlled entities operating in the United States. Case Summary The Act prohibits the operation of foreign adversary-controlled applications in the U.S. without a qualified divestiture. TikTok, owned by China-based ByteDance Ltd., challenged the Act, arguing that it violated the First Amendment rights of the company and its users. Petitioners also contested the Act’s…

In a critical decision underscoring the protections of the First Amendment, the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee granted a preliminary injunction against Tennessee's Protect Tennessee Minors Act (PTMA), set to become effective on January 1, 2025. The ruling, in Free Speech Coalition, Inc. v. Skrmetti, declared that the PTMA likely violates the First Amendment by imposing content-based restrictions on constitutionally protected speech. View the Order Granting Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction here. Key Points of the PTMA The PTMA imposes strict criminal and civil liability on entities operating websites containing at least one-third of content…

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…

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…

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…

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…