On November 6, 2026, new criminal offenses under the Crime and Policing Act 2026 will take effect in England and Wales, prohibiting the possession or publication of specified categories of pornographic images and videos. The restrictions reach certain staged adult…
Processor diligence is expanding across adult business models, including AI-generated adult content and subscription platforms that produce their own content. Adult-industry platforms are facing increased scrutiny from payment processors, acquiring banks, card networks, and third-party agents. The compliance conversation is…
On July 6, 2026, the United States Supreme Court declined to block enforcement of Texas’s App Store Accountability Act, leaving the law in effect while litigation continues. The Supreme Court’s action is not a final ruling on the constitutionality of…
In a significant decision addressing personal jurisdiction in the digital age, the United States District Court for the District of Kansas dismissed claims against a Spanish-operated adult-content website, holding that the website’s use of content delivery networks (CDNs), cookies, geolocation…
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has begun enforcement action against another major AI-powered “nudify” service for allegedly failing to protect Australian children from exposure to sexually explicit deepfake content. According to eSafety, the service allows users to upload images of real people…
The Federal Trade Commission has begun enforcing the federal TAKE IT DOWN Act and has already sent warning letters to companies that the FTC believes may be out of compliance. The first wave of letters targeted websites offering so-called “nudify”…
The Federal Trade Commission has issued a clear warning to online platforms: comply with the Take It Down Act by May 19, 2026, or risk enforcement. On May 11, 2026, FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson announced that the agency sent…
Miami, Florida (May 11, 2026) – Corey D. Silverstein, the driving force behind MyAdultAttorney.com and Adult.Law, is pleased to announce that he will be attending and presenting at XBIZ Miami 2026. “Excited to head to XBIZ Miami 2026 and connect…
The United Kingdom continues to significantly expand its regulatory framework governing online adult content through amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill, with important implications for platforms, producers, and distributors operating globally. Key Developments Recent legislative amendments will criminalize the…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously last week against music industry record labels in a high-profile content piracy case brought against the country’s third-largest internet service provider (ISP). The ruling has implications that impact content piracy mitigation efforts…