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Articles by Drew Fox

Kansas Law Firm Deploys Religion, Bunk Science While Recruiting Plaintiffs Under AV Law

Kansas-based personal injury law firm Mann Wyatt Tanksley is promoting debunked scientific theories and leveraging religious affiliation against the industry while it seeks potential plaintiffs for lawsuits against adult companies under the state’s age verification law.

From Nigeria to California, Marvin Love Brings Comedy to Digital Playground

“If it doesn’t happen, listen, I’m happy to talk over and over again.” So says Marvin Love, director of Digital Playground’s latest comedy, “Single Minded.” Two days before, Love and I had conducted an excellent 45-minute interview, covering topics ranging from his upbringing in Nigeria, to his transition from mainstream movie production to adult directing, to his establishment of The Bakery Talent Agency. It was loose, funny, and very insightful.

Texas AG Briefs US Supreme Court on AV Argument

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday submitted his brief to the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of the state's age verification law, HB 1181, which is being challenged by a group led by Free Speech Coalition (FSC).

Ukrainian Parliament Registers Bill to Decriminalize Porn

Ukraine's parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, registered a bill today to decriminalize the creation and distribution of pornography.

Adult Industry Reacts to Trump Victory

On Tuesday, former President Donald Trump was reelected, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris to reclaim the office he lost four years ago.

Lucy Hart Stars in Mainstream Slasher Flick 'Director's Cut'

Longtime performer Lucy Hart has stepped outside the world of adult to star in "Director's Cut," a new mainstream slasher movie that premiered this weekend in theaters across the U.S.

Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments on Texas AV Law in January

The United States Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments for Free Speech Coalition's challenge to Texas’ age verification law to take place Wednesday, Jan. 15.

Pornhub Shuts Down Access in Oklahoma Over Age Verification

Aylo began geo-blocking Pornhub across Oklahoma on Tuesday, three days in advance of the state’s new age verification law, SB 1959, taking effect.

Associated Press Blames 'Pornography' in French Rape Scandal

The Associated Press is blaming pornography in part for the Pelicot rape scandal in France, implying that it can turn 'the most ordinary of men' into rapists."

Democratic Groups Run Anti-GOP Ads Warning of Potential Porn Bans

Two new ads created by Democratic groups are explicitly targeting porn viewers by illustrating the potential outcome of a Republican-controlled White House and Congress implementing Project 2025’s plan to criminalize adult content.

'Cash-Strapped' U of Wisconsin Spent Over $130K Investigating Joe Gow

The Universities of Wisconsin reportedly spent over $130,000 investigating recently terminated communications professor and former Chancellor Joe Gow for creating and appearing in adult content.

South Dakota Lawmaker Vows to Revisit Age Verification Bill in 2025

A South Dakota state representative has vowed to reintroduce legislation in the 2025 session that would impose age verification restrictions on adult websites.

French Court Orders Block of 4 Adult Sites Over Age Verification

The Paris Court of Appeal has ordered four adult sites blocked in France if they fail to comply with age verification requirements within 15 days.

Dutch Lawmakers Call for Age Verification

Two members of the Netherlands' House of Representatives have put forward a motion calling on the government to require that adult websites institute age verification procedures.

French Regulator Publishes Technical Reference Guide for Age Verification

France's Regulatory Authority for Audiovisual and Digital Communication (ARCOM) has publishedits technical reference guide for applying age verification requirements to adult websites.

Ivy Lebelle, Ricky Johnson Discuss 'Ivy's Room' Showcase as Final Installment Drops

Ricky's Room has released the fourth and final installment of the Ivy Lebelle showcase "Ivy's Room."

California Tightens Restrictions on Subscription Auto-Renewals

California this week enacted a new law that significantly tightens the rules regarding automatic renewal of paid website subscriptions.

New 'Digital Replicas' Law Protects California Performers

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law AB 2602, which regulates how digital replicas are addressed in personal and professional services contracts.

Canadian Law Professor: Proposed Age Verification Bill 'Will Make Things Worse'

Leading Canadian newspaper The Globe and Mail this week published an op-ed written by a legal scholar outlining fundamental issues with the Conservative-backed age verification bill currently making its way through Parliament.

Indiana Court Blocks Age Verification Law

A U.S. district court in Indiana has blocked the state's age verification law from taking effect this coming Monday, July 1.

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