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Silverstein Legal Announces ‘Age Verification Legislation’ Event

Join attorney Corey D. Silverstein for a discussion about age verification legislation currently developing in a number of US states. Cyberspace (March 7, 2023) - Join adult industry attorney Corey D. Silverstein, the driving force behind MyAdultAttorney.com and Adult.Law, and esteemed guests for the next event in Silverstein Legal’s Legal Impact series. What do California, Utah, Tennessee, Kansas, and Florida all currently have in common? They, along several other US states, all currently have pending age verification legislation on the books… in 2023! Although this issue was presumably handled with the Reno v. American Civil Liberties Union decision back in 1997, age verification is back – what the &^$% is going on?!  In this special event brought to you by Silverstein Legal, Silverstein will lead a discussion exploring why – seemingly all of a sudden – we’re seeing more and more states passing age verification legislation. What does this mean for the adult entertainment community and free speech overall?  The “Age Verification Legislation: What the &^$% is Going On?!” live-streamed event is happening on Monday March 20th at 4 pm ET (1 pm PT) via Zoom. The event is sponsored by YourPaysitePartner and will be hosted by sociologist Dr. Chauntelle Tibbals. Stay tuned for the special guest speakers announcement…

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Adult Entertainment Attorney, Corey D. Silverstein Gets “Stripped by Sia”

#myadultattorney was recently a guest on the highly-informative weekly podcast featuring Steph Sia! Cyberspace (February 8, 2023) - Adult attorney Corey D. Silverstein, the driving force behind MyAdultAttorney.com and Adult.Law, was recently a featured guest on the highly-informative weekly podcast, “Stripped by Sia.” “Stripped by Sia” seeks to help destigmatize sex work via a transparent approach to education and community discussion. Host Steph Sia has been inviting guests from different corners of the adult industry to speak about their lived experiences since 2019. The show was recently nominated for a 2023 AVN Award for “Favorite Adult Podcast.” Silverstein spoke to Sia at length on Episode #156, “Why Sex Workers Need an Adult Attorney.” “Corey was an incredible guest to have on the show,” Sia said. “His legal expertise and thorough knowledge of the inner workings of the adult industry made him an invaluable guest to have on the ‘Stripped by Sia’ podcast.” The episode is available now via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Anchor. “Steph Sia is absolutely brilliant and an amazing asset to the adult entertainment industry,” Silverstein said. “Her passion for sex workers is incredible, and she doesn’t just talk the talk! She works non-stop to get the message out…

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Attorney Corey D. Silverstein Launches Silverstein Legal Alerts

News about major legal developments delivered directly to your inbox! Cyberspace (January 31, 2023) - Corey D. Silverstein and Silverstein Legal, the driving force behind MyAdultAttorney.com and Adult.Law, are pleased to announce their latest offering: Silverstein Legal Alerts. Silverstein Legal Alerts deliver news about major legal developments impacting the adult entertainment community directly to your inbox. Silverstein Legal Alerts will deliver essential information directly to registrants’ inboxes when legal developments significant to the adult entertainment industry warrant it, alerting Silverstein Legal clients and members of the adult entertainment community of significant happenings that may require action and/or strategic business shifts. Silverstein Legal Alerts are not a regular newsletter. They are key alerts sent in light of significant legal developments only. Members of the adult entertainment community are encouraged to register for Silverstein Legal Alerts now to receive an initial welcome message from Silverstein later this month. Register here. “Our goal is simple – to keep our clients’ and industry members' radars sharp,” Silverstein continued.  Corey D. Silverstein is the managing and founder member of Silverstein Legal and the founder of subscription service Adult.Law. His practice focuses on representing all areas of the adult industry. He can easily be reached through his contact…

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Meet with Attorney Corey D. Silverstein During InterNext 2023

Schedule your on-site appointment now to meet with the industry’s top legal mind! Cyberspace (December 27, 2022) - Corey D. Silverstein, the driving force behind MyAdultAttorney.com and Adult.Law, will be attending the InterNext Expo in January 2023. Attendees can schedule an on-site appointment to meet with Silverstein during the show, as well as attend his speaking event. InterNext is happening from January 6 – 8, 2023 at Resorts World in Las Vegas, NV. Show information can be found at internext-expo.com. Silverstein will be available for meetings and consultations throughout the duration of the show. Prospective clients, existing clients, and/or anyone just wanting to say hello are encouraged to schedule a meeting in advance of the show by emailing corey@silversteinlegal.com directly. “I haven’t missed an InterNext Expo in over ten years, and it’s a pleasure to be returning to Las Vegas for the latest show,” Silverstein said.  “InterNext has been the centerpiece for B2B conferences in the adult entertainment industry, and getting to appear as both an attendee and speaker is always an honor,” Silverstein continued. “I’m looking forward to seeing so many faces and the networking opportunities.” In addition to one-on-one meetings, Silverstein will also be speaking during the educational events/seminar “Legal & Financial Advice…

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Adult Industry Attorney Corey D. Silverstein Sits Down with WIRED to Discuss Mastodon

WIRED’s Amanda Hoover recently wrote an article discussing Mastodon’s sudden growth, in light of Elon Musk’s recent purchase of Twitter and Twitter users’ apparent frustration with the Twitter platform. As part of this must-read article, Amanda Hoover interviewed adult attorney Corey D. Silverstein to discuss the legal concerns Mastodon users [instances] must pay attention to. The full article can be read here. Electronic Frontier Foundation’s legal director, Corynne McSherry, was also interviewed for this story, while Eugen Rochko, the founder of Mastodon, did not participate in contributing to the article.  Adult website attorney, Corey D. Silverstein continues to advise anyone operating any type of social media presence to ensure that they are familiar with all of the legal issues surrounding managing/operating a service that allows any type of user-submitted content (text, audio, photo and video). About Silverstein Legal Founded in 2006 by adult entertainment lawyer Corey D. Silverstein, Silverstein Legal is a boutique law firm that caters to the needs of anyone working in the adult entertainment industry. Silverstein Legal’s clients include hosting companies, affiliate programs, content producers, processors, designers, developers, and website operators. About Adult.Law Adult.Law is a subscription legal service founded by attorney Corey D. Silverstein. Launched in 2020, Adult.Law aims to make legal counsel…

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Meet with Attorney Corey D. Silverstein During XBIZ LA 2023

Schedule your on-site appointment now to meet with the industry’s top legal mind! Cyberspace (December 20, 2022) - Corey D. Silverstein, the driving force behind MyAdultAttorney.com and Adult.Law, will be attending XBIZ LA in January 2023. Attendees can schedule an on-site appointment with Silverstein during the show, as well as attend his speaking events. XBIZ LA is happening from January 9 – 12, 2023 at the Kimpton Everly Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. Show information can be found at xbizshow.com. Silverstein will be available for meetings and consultations throughout the duration of the show. Prospective clients, existing clients, and/or anyone just wanting to say hello are encouraged to schedule a meeting in advance of the show by emailing corey@silversteinlegal.com directly. “XBIZ has done an unbelievable job organizing XBIZ LA, and it is clear that this event is going to be legendary,” Silverstein said. “I am ecstatic for the opportunity to be part of this show and be given the opportunity to share invaluable information with so many incredible members of the adult industry community. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone soon.”  In addition to one-on-one meetings, Silverstein will also be speaking during two XBIZ LA educational events/seminars. Learn from Silverstein during Silverstein Legal’s sponsored…

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Adult Entertainment Lawyer Corey D. Silverstein Nominated for 2023 XBIZ Exec Award

Silverstein Legal is proud to announce that adult industry attorney Corey D. Silverstein has been nominated for the “Community Figure of the Year” award at the 2023 XBIZ Exec Awards. This is the 5th XBIZ Exec Award nomination for the adult entertainment industry’s premiere attorney and an opportunity for a follow-up to his 2019 award win. “This award is truly special because I was nominated along with some of the biggest and most talented individuals in the industry today,” Silverstein said. “Regardless of whether I win the award or not, this is already a career accomplishment for me,” Silverstein continued. “To my knowledge, I’m the only adult industry lawyer to have ever won an XBIZ Exec Award, and I’m grateful for that distinction.” Nominees were selected based on several success factors including leadership, business acumen, community influence, and overall career achievement as submitted by members of the adult industry via XBIZ.net. Voting for the 2023 XBIZ Exec Awards is now live on XBIZ.net and continues through Tuesday, Nov. 23. The XBIZ Exec Awards will be presented as part of the annual XBIZ Honors ceremonies, with the online industry edition hosted on January 5, 2023 in conjunction with the XBIZ LA…

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Silverstein Legal’s ‘Personal Safety’ Event Recording Available Now

If you missed Silverstein Legal’s live discussion about protecting personal safety online and in-person, you can catch up now! Cyberspace (November 15, 2022) - Adult industry attorney Corey D. Silverstein, the driving force behind MyAdultAttorney.com and Adult.Law, recently held the fourth event in Silverstein Legal’s Legal Impact series. “Personal Safety, Online & IRL” was live-streamed on October 20, 2022. In addition to Silverstein, the event featured special guests Nate Glass (Owner, Takedown Piracy), Alison Boden (Executive Director, Free Speech Coalition/FSC), and performer and content creator Jada Kai. The event was sponsored by the FSC and was hosted by sociologist Dr. Chauntelle Tibbals. In addition to being available on Adult.Law, the event recording is now available on XBIZ.tv, and YouTube. “This live seminar was a tremendous success and I am thrilled that it can now be shared with those who couldn’t attend live,” Silverstein said. “The chemistry of the panelists in this seminar was spectacular, and information was shared that is beneficial to every member of the adult entertainment industry.” Per the event’s description, it’s never been more important to know how to protect yourself online – and in your daily in-person life – from threats facing those working in adult…

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Attorney Corey D. Silverstein Shares Post-Roe vs. Wade Insights with VICE

myadultattorney shared his insights as part of a piece exploring the wider sex work-scape in light of Roe vs. Wade’s recent overturn. Cyberspace (October 24, 2022) - Corey D. Silverstein, the driving force behind MyAdultAttorney.com and Adult.Law, recently spoke to VICE as part of a piece exploring the wider sex work-scape in light of Roe vs. Wade’s recent overturn. Read “‘Doubling Our Rates for Creampie Scenes:’ Sex Workers on Life After Roe” right here. VICE authors wrote that, “In the months since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and eradicated the national right to abortion, many sex workers are wrestling with the possibility that they may be unable to terminate an unwanted pregnancy.” The authors spoke to sex workers in different areas of the field, including adult performer Siri Dahl. Silverstein then added a legal perspective to the piece. Though he has “yet to come across one instance in 20 years of a performer actually getting pregnant on set,” Silverstein told VICE, “I always recommend performers get health insurance. Always.” Silverstein then pointed out that this is not always realistic, in part because many people simply don’t have the consistent income to afford it, addeding credence to VICE’s observation that many…

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Silverstein Legal Announces ‘Personal Safety, Online & IRL’ Event

Join attorney Corey D. Silverstein for a discussion about personal safety, both online and in daily in-person life. Cyberspace (October 14, 2022) - Join adult industry attorney Corey D. Silverstein, the driving force behind MyAdultAttorney.com and Adult.Law, and esteemed guests for the fourth event in Silverstein Legal’s Legal Impact series. The “Personal Safety, Online & IRL” live-streamed event is happening on October 20th at 4 pm ET (1 pm PT) via Zoom. It will feature special guests Nate Glass (Takedown Piracy), Alison Boden (Free Speech Coalition/FSC), and content creator and performer Jada Kai. The event is sponsored by the FSC and will be hosted by sociologist Dr. Chauntelle Tibbals. It’s never been more important to know how to protect yourself online – and in your daily in-person life – from threats facing those working in adult. During this discussion, industry experts and thought leaders will share practical guidance for keeping your private information safe from stalkers, trolls, and other dangerous people and entities, as well as what to do if you are targeted. Register for free via EventBrite. “Performer safety has always been the priority in the adult entertainment industry,” Silverstein said, “but as performers have transitioned into the world…

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