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Legal Sense: Tradeshow Etiquette

Make the Most Out of Your Tradeshow Experience Instead of writing an article about a specific legal issue that the adult industry may be facing at the moment, I decided to write about something that has bothered me for quite some time. There is no shortage of tradeshows in the adult industry; in fact, some may argue that there may be too many tradeshows at the moment (I’ll save that discussion for another day). Nonetheless, like many other mainstream industries, tradeshows are an invaluable tool in the adult industry. The people who plan and present tradeshows spend a great deal…

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Acquiring Online Businesses

Before You Purchase An Online Business 2013 was a busy year in the online adult industry; especially in terms of business purchases, sales and mergers. Online businesses were purchased at record prices in 2013 and I expect that 2014 will continue the trend. This is the first of a series in which I will discuss some of the more important do’s and don’ts when purchasing an online adult business. This article is not meant to replace the services of an attorney nor is it meant to be an inclusive list of everything that a purchaser should do. Part 1 will…

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Adult Entertainment Attorney Corey D. Silverstein at Phoenix Forum

Adult Entertainment Attorney Corey D. Silverstein, returns to the Phoenix Forum. This years Phoenix Forum, presented by CCBill, returns to the Tempe Mission Palms in Tempe, Arizona from March 27, 2014 to March 29, 2014. This year's Phoenix Forum is going to be an amazing tradeshow with incredible events for all attendees. For those of you looking for a dose of xxx law, the Phoenix Forum is exactly where you can find it.  At this year's Phoenix Forum, I will be taking part in the following seminars. Feel free to contact me prior to the Phoenix Forum if you would…

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XBIZ Adds Industry Attorney Corey D. Silverstein to Blog Lineup

LOS ANGELES, CA – XBIZ is pleased to announce the addition of adult industry attorney Corey D. Silverstein to its roster of distinguished blog columnists. Silverstein’s blog, "Law Between the Sheets," which begins today, provides business and legal commentary on the adult entertainment business. Silverstein, an acclaimed litigator and dispute resolution specialist, is the managing and founding member of Silverstein Legal. His practice focuses on representing all areas of the adult industry, and his clientele includes hosting companies, affiliate programs, content producers, processing companies, website owners and performers, among others. His practice also concentrates on complex contracts, business structure and formation…

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Adult Entertainment Lawyer Corey D. Silverstein to Present at FSC Summit

Adult Entertainment Lawyer, Corey D. Silverstein, will be appearing and presenting at the annual Free Speech Coalition (FSC) Summit at the W Hotel, Hollywood, California on January 22, 2013. This year's FSC Summit & Awards, takes place from January 22, 2013 to January 24, 2014 at the W Hotel in Hollywood, California. The 2014 FSC Summit & Awards is a pair of annual trade events designed to address current and emerging industry issues, promote multi-sector collaboration and celebrate leadership in business. As part of the 2014 FSC Summit & Awards, adult entertainment lawyer, Corey D. Silverstein, will be presenting an…

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Seminars, Workshops, and More at Internext 2014

I am pleased to let you all know that I will be in attendance for this year's Internext-Expo presented by AVN Online. This year's conference takes place from January 11, 2014 to January 14, 2014 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Internext-Expo is an amazing opportunity to be part of one of the longest running adult entertainment conferences in the world. Amongst its many events, the Internext-Expo has seminars, networking events, presentations, showcases, and award shows. A complete show schedule can be found by clicking HERE. At this year's event I will be taking…

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Qwebec Expo Legal Q&A

Adult Entertainment Attorney, Corey D. Silverstein, returns to the Qwebec Expo. I am very proud to announce that for the second straight year, I have been invited to attend and speak at the annual Qwebec Expo in Montreal, Canada. This year's Qwebec Expo runs from Wednesday August 7, 2013 to Sunday August 11, 2013. Michael P. has been hard at work putting together another great schedule of seminars, networking events and parties. Please visit the Qwebec Expo website for more information: https://qwebec.com/. This year's Legal Q & A seminar will take place on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 10:00am. I…

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Obscenity Charges against Florida Store Owner Dropped

BARTOW, FL – Polk County prosecutors dropped all charges yesterday against a store owner who was charged with distribution and possession of obscenity with intent to sell after detectives purchased 10 adult movies at a Sunoco gas station and convenience store in Dundee, Fla. "There will be no jail time, no conviction and no fines" for Minakashiben Patel, adult industry attorney Lawrence Walters told XBIZ. Walters and another adult industry attorney, Corey D. Silverstein, represent Patel and worked together to strike a deal with prosecutors. A total of 20 misdemeanors and one felony charge were filed against Patel, relating to…

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Learning from the Financial Crisis in Cyprus

There are a multitude of reasons why you may want to have your adult entertainment business set up outside of the United States. Some of the reasons include favorable tax laws, decreased individual liabilities, and staying outside of the jurisdiction of state and federal agents and prosecutors, just to name a few. For the record, I am not suggesting that you pack up your bags and move your corporate entity and money overseas. Nor am I suggesting that setting up your corporate entity and bank relationships overseas is a bad idea. I am merely urging you to carefully analyze all…

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The Proper DMCA Takedown Notification

On October 28, 1998, President Bill Clinton signed into law the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (the “DMCA”). Since becoming valid law, the DMCA has been controversial to say the least, with many demanding reform. For many in the adult industry, the DMCA has been helpful and beneficial in intellectual property protection while others in the adult industry feel that the DMCA provides too much protection and has allowed “content pirates” to abuse the DMCA for its own financial gains. The adult industry is no stranger to the DMCA. The exponential growth of “Tube” style websites over the past several years…

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