On April 28, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed S. 146, the TAKE IT DOWN Act, following unanimous Senate approval in February. The bill, formally titled Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes On Websites and…
ALBANY, N.Y. — Republican New York Assembly Member Brian Maher has introduced a bill to prohibit the use of the term "sex work" in government documents. The bill, AB 7008, would amend Section 69 of the general construction law to…
Another state has joined the growing list of jurisdictions implementing age verification requirements for adult content. South Dakota’s newly passed law takes a unique approach but still raises serious constitutional concerns. Given the significant impact this law could have on…
On January 21, 2025, Ofcom updated its interactive compliance tool to assist providers of user-to-user and search services in meeting their obligations under the Online Safety Act 2023. The tool is designed to help service providers conduct their illegal content…
In a significant development, Ofcom has issued new guidance to ensure compliance with the Online Safety Act, requiring effective age checks on platforms hosting pornography and other harmful content. These measures aim to safeguard children online, with strict implementation deadlines…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…