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…

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…

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…

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…

Probe the adult industry’s most visible ‘seasoned [legal] pro’ via this in-depth career exploration! Cyberspace (September 5, 2022) - Corey D. Silverstein, the driving force behind MyAdultAttorney.com and Adult.Law, was recently profiled in XBIZ World magazine. The in-depth interview with XBIZ’s Gustavo Turner covers Silverstein’s history – including his work in the adult entertainment space before he was an attorney – emerging industry trends, and the ways he currently works to educate and give back to the community. Silverstein also discusses offline facts about his personal life. Some of these facts – like his self-proclaimed “computer dork” status – will come to no surprise to readers, while his sustained penchant for full contact ice hockey might! “My journey through the adult entertainment industry has been filled with twists and turns and continues to be an amazing adventure where I get to interact and build relationships with some of the most amazing people I’ve ever met,” Silverstein said. He continued, “For those that didn’t know my story, I’m thrilled that XBIZ wanted to share it with its readers and perhaps it gives the industry the opportunity to know me more intimately.” Read “Seasoned Pro: Corey Silverstein Talks Multifaceted Career” in the…

Schedule your on-site appointment now to meet with the industry’s top legal mind! Cyberspace (August 15, 2022) - Corey D. Silverstein, the driving force behind MyAdultAttorney.com and Adult.Law will be attending The European Summit Affiliate Conferences (TES) next week. Attendees can schedule an on-site appointment with Silverstein during the show, as well as attend his seminar speaking event. TES is happening from August 22 - 25 at the Vienna House Diplomat Hotel in Prague, Czech Republic. Register here. Silverstein is returning as a sponsor for the show and will have a dedicated meeting room – Rome, which is located on the show’s first floor – available on August 23rd and 24th from 11 am - 5 pm (local time). Prospective clients, existing clients, and/or anyone just wanting to say hello can stop by to meet Silverstein. Visitors are encouraged to schedule a meeting in advance of the show by emailing corey@silversteinlegal.com directly. “I cannot wait to have my boots on the ground in Prague,” Silverstein said. “This is my first post-COVID European trade show, and I couldn’t possibly have picked a better event. I can’t wait to see old friends, make new friends, and help all attendees with their legal…