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'Porno' Poster Rejected by MPAA

Saturday, September 06, 2008
The poster for Kevin Smith's upcoming mainstream feature "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" has been rejected by the MPAA's Classification and Rating Administration.   Full Story »

The XBIZ Weekly Retail Round-Up

Friday, September 05, 2008
The weekly collection of articles reporting on local laws and battles that affect today's adult retailers.   Full Story »

Lawyer Calls Zango Case an 'Opening Salvo'

Friday, September 05, 2008
Adult Internet professionals should prepare for a long fight against spyware and adware, according to one of the attorneys bringing suit against Zango Inc. and Various Inc.

Zango, AdultFriendFinder Sued by Epic Cash

Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Epic Cash announced today that it has filed suit against online advertising company Zango Inc. and Various Inc., parent company of AdultFriendFinder.com, for unfair business practices and unfair competition, among other claims.

Déjà Vu Boutique Sues City of Industry Over Internet Kiosks

Wednesday, September 03, 2008
The city claims that the kiosks violate the city's municipal code; Déjà Vu claims that to regulate the kiosks is a violation of Constitutional free speech guarantees.

Adult Entertainment Capital Launches Investment Vehicle for Industry

Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Adult Entertainment Capital Inc. launched today, as “the first publicly traded and licensed investment capital option for the adult industry,” as described in a company press release, with Wall Streeter Milton “Todd” Ault III at the helm.

Vivid Entertainment, Vivid Nightclub Settle Out of Court

Tuesday, September 02, 2008
U.S. Magistrate Judge Bernard Zimmerman issued a one-page order to dismiss the case with prejudice. The order also said that any party may restore the suit to the calendar if the settlement had not been consummated.

Enzyte Manufacturer Sentenced to 25 Years

Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Berkeley Premium Nutraceuticals owner Steve Warshak was sentenced on Wednesday to 25 years in prison, after being convicted of fraud, conspiracy and money laundering charges in a case involving male sexual enhancement product Enzyte.

Penthouse Denies Every Claim in Broadstream Adult FriendFinder Suit

Sunday, August 31, 2008
The plaintiff in Broadstream Capital Partners vs. Penthouse Media Group recently filed an amended complaint in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles, and the defendant has replied with a 22-page response filed Aug. 4 that essentially denies every claim made by the plaintiff.

Free Speech Coalition Releases 1st Annual Report

Friday, August 29, 2008
The report has been distributed to FSC members and will be available for public view on the FSC website on Wednesday.

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How Xtube Ruined Me for Playboy

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Facing the Issues

Recently, XBIZ World Magazine asked several industry players "What do you think is the most important legal issue facing the industry this year?" Here's what they had to say: I think there is no... More »
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