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Federal Age-Verification Proposal for Adult Websites Gains Bipartisan Momentum

On June 22, 2026, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie and Ranking Member Frank Pallone announced a bipartisan agreement on the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act, or KIDS Act. According to the committee announcement, the package includes portions of several children’s online safety bills, including the SCREEN Act. For the adult-entertainment industry, the SCREEN Act is the key issue. Prior versions of the SCREEN Act focused on requiring certain websites that make adult material available online to use age-verification technology to prevent minors from accessing material harmful to minors. The committee has not yet released the final…

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Utah SB 73 Escalates the Age-Verification Wars – and Aylo’s Lawsuit Could Reshape the Industry

Utah has once again positioned itself at the center of the national battle over online age verification and adult-content regulation. With the enactment of SB 73, formally titled the “Online Age Verification Amendments,” Utah lawmakers significantly expanded the state’s existing regulatory framework governing adult websites. The legislation goes far beyond traditional age-verification requirements and introduces some of the most aggressive anti-circumvention provisions seen anywhere in the United States. The law has already triggered a constitutional challenge from Aylo, parent company of Pornhub and several other major adult platforms, setting the stage for what could become one of the most important…

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Not so Sweet Alabama – How the State Became One of the Most Hostile Jurisdictions for the Adult Industry

Over the past two years, Alabama has quietly — but aggressively — transformed itself into one of the most restrictive and unfriendly jurisdictions in the United States for the adult entertainment industry. Through the enactment of House Bill 164 and related enforcement mechanisms, the state has layered taxation, compliance burdens, and content restrictions in a way that goes far beyond traditional regulation. Featured In The May 2026 Edition Of XBIZ World Taken together, these measures — most notably a 10% tax on adult-content revenue, mandatory age verification requirements, and a notarization mandate for performer consent documents — have created a…

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Garnishing The Wages Of Sin

April 2, 2026
Corey D. Silverstein
Additional Practice Areas, Adult Law, Business Law, First Amendment

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…

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

February 4, 2026
Corey D. Silverstein
Adult Law, Age Verification, Content Production, Creator, Model, Performer & Agency Agreements, Events, First Amendment

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…

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U.S. Supreme Court Issues Opinion in FSC v. Paxton: Major Implications for Age Verification, Free Speech and State Regulation

June 27, 2025
Corey D. Silverstein
Adult Law, Age Verification, First Amendment, News

Today, the United States Supreme Court issued its long-awaited opinion in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, a landmark case addressing the constitutionality of Texas’ age-verification law targeting adult content online. In a closely watched decision, the Court ruled in favor of Texas. Background The case arose from a Texas law requiring all publishers of online adult content to implement stringent age-verification mechanisms to prevent minors from accessing such material. The Free Speech Coalition (FSC), a trade association representing the adult entertainment industry, challenged the law as a violation of free speech rights and a form of compelled disclosure. Lower courts…

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Why Supporting Adult Entertainment Non-Profits Requires More Than Just Donations

May 1, 2025
Corey D. Silverstein
Additional Practice Areas, Adult Law, First Amendment

When people think about supporting causes they believe in, donating money is often the first solution that comes to mind. While financial contributions are crucial for keeping non-profits in the adult entertainment industry, such as the Free Speech Coalition (FSC), Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP), the Woodhull Freedom Foundation, Pineapple Support, New Moon Network, and Cupcake Girls, operational, there is a deeper level of engagement that is just as essential — volunteering time, advocacy, and community involvement. The adult entertainment industry is one that faces constant legal battles, societal stigma, and workplace challenges, making it even more important…

Clips4Sale Legal Zone Episode 10 with Corey D. Silverstein: AB 2389 – Available Now!

March 28, 2020
Corey D. Silverstein
Additional Practice Areas, Adult Law, First Amendment, News

Free on Clips4Sale: Legal Zone Episode 10 with Corey D. Silverstein on AB 2389 Clip store attorney Corey D. Silverstein is proud to announce that Episode 10 of the Clips4Sale Legal Zone starring adult industry Corey D. Silverstein and Neil has now been released absolutely FREE on YouTube. In Episode 10 of the Clips4Sale Legal Zone, the experts, weigh in on California Assembly Bill 2389 (AB 2389). The legislation, known as the "Sex Worker Permit Bill," has been a controversial topic of conversation in the industry since Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia introduced it. Neil, Silverstein and special guest, Larry Walters "break…

Adult Entertainment Attorney Corey D. Silverstein Interviewed by BBC

On July 5, 2019, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), the largest broadcaster in the world by number of employees, published an article entitled “Is the American strip club dying out?”. The article was written by freelance journalist, Jonathan Berr (a talented journalist with an impressive resume that includes, CBS News, Bloomberg News, Forbes and more). The article is a must read story about how the American Strip Club industry has been shrinking due to “changing attitudes, tightening regulations and a booming pornography industry”. Strip club attorney, Corey D. Silverstein was interviewed by Mr. Berr for this article along with legendary…

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First Amendment Attorney Corey D. Silverstein Featured on ABC Detroit

On March 13, 2019, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, released an opinion in the case of Debra Lee Cruise-Gulyas v. Matthew Wayne Minard. In an amazing opinion written by Circuit Court Judge Jeffrey Sutton (which can be read here), the Court found the conduct of Officer Matthew Minard to be unconstitutional. More specifically, the Court found that Officer Matthew Minard violated Debra Lee Cruise-Gulyas’ first and fourth amendment rights. WXYZ Detroit (ABC) and Reporter Kim Russell provided incredible news coverage of the case and asked First Amendment Attorney Corey D. Silverstein to weigh in on…