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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…

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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…

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Goodbye to Non-Compete Agreements in the United States?

A non-competition agreement, also known as a non-compete clause or covenant not to compete, is a contract between an employer and an employee, or between two companies, where one party agrees not to enter into or start a similar profession or trade in competition against the other party for a specific period of time and within a certain geographical area. Featured In The July 2024 Edition Of XBIZ World These agreements are commonly used to protect a company's trade secrets, confidential information, and client relationships. They typically restrict employees from working for a competitor or starting a competing business for…

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Be Cautious of Unfamiliar Faces

Hopefully, you are enjoying reading the May 2024 edition of XBIZ World magazine while you are attending the XBIZ Miami tradeshow. The topic of this article was specifically chosen to cater to all the creators and businesspeople who are taking part in the adult industry’s most popular summer tradeshow. Featured In The May 2024 Edition Of XBIZ World I attended my first tradeshow 20 years ago in 2004. In those 20 years, I have met thousands of people from all over the world who were doing business (or trying to do business) in the adult entertainment industry. Many of the…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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