2257
Legal Experts Look Closely at New 2257 Regs
Several industry attorneys weighed in on a few of the more burdensome and potentially catastrophic 2257 provisions that could put undue restrictions on webmasters.
FSC Urges Compliance with New 2257 Regs
In the advent of revised 2257 regulations, the Free Speech Coalition is reminding the adult industry to maintain compliance and exercise prudence when encountering gray areas.
Amended 2257 Regulations Published in Federal Register
Amended 2257 regulations were published today in the Federal Register, marking the first day of a 30-day period before they become law.
Gonzales Signs Final 2257 Rule
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales gave final approval on the proposed amendments to current 2257 law, which could potentially have a significant impact on the record-keeping process for producers of sexually explicit content in proving that their performers are not minors.
FSC Addresses Child Protection, 2257
ASACP Executive Director Joan Irvine warned that conservative lawmakers are trying to accociate the adult industry with child pornography, and the FSC renewed its vow to fight 2257 prosecutions.
FSC Meeting To Address CP and 2257
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. – Free Speech Coalition has announced that its General Membership Meeting will be held this week at the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills, California, on Thursday, March 17, at 5:30pm.
2257 Regulations Update
In June, 2004 the US Department of Justice published a comprehensive proposal for the amendment of the regulations implementing Section 2257; These regulations paid special attention to the Adult Internet. The proposal was open for comments from the public until August 24, 2004 under the informal rulemaking procedure employed by Justice. Since then, we have heard nothing from any official source. The proposals remain proposals and are not the law. They may never become the law. We hope not.
Traffic Brokers And 2257
Much has been said and written lately regarding the proposed new 2257 regulations, and while there is a treasure trove of information available at this point, much of what has been written focuses on the impact of the new requirements on "primary producers," a term which, in a nutshell, means the individuals and companies actually shooting the content in question.
Team of Industry Lawyers Challenge 2257 Amendments
In anticipation of the federal government publishing Attorney General John Ashcroft's final amendments to current 2257 law, a group of adult industry lawyers have partnered with the Free Speech Coalition to challenge the issue all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court if necessary.
2257: A Proactive Solution
With the release of GenX Law's customized 2257 Register software, webmasters, producers, and content providers have a specialized tool for coping with the record keeping demands of the evolving 18 USC 2257 statute.
The Erotic Networks Offer 2257 Compliant Content
The Erotic Networks Offer 2257 Compliant Content
FSC Responds to 2257
The Free Speech Coalition has filed its public comment to the Justice Department’s proposed changes to 2257 regulations. The 23-page response of the adult industry’s trade association includes recommendations as to how Justice’s proposals regarding the adult material and recordkeeping labeling law can be more practical and secure.
2257 Public Commentary Period Closes
The two-month period for public commentary regarding the Justice Department’s proposed changes to 2257 regulations closed on Aug. 24. The comments, which were solicited by Attorney General John Ashcroft’s Justice Department, had to be submitted in writing and transmitted via email, fax or snail mail.
Comments On §2257
There are only a few days remaining for public comments on the proposed changes to the 18 U.S.C. §2257 records keeping statute. Tala encouraged folks to send in their comments in her thought provoking article, "Total Crap," and a handful of the best legal minds in the industry have helped prepare comments for Webmasters to submit; making the process simple, and hopefully, effective. Here's what I had to say to the DOJ:
MX Development Launches 2257 Tool
Mx development has rolled out a new tool aimed at simplifying 2257 record keeping for webmasters. The 2257 Register saves webmasters the time and effort of manually entering legally required detailed data regarding talent, mx’s President James McEnamin told XBiz.
2257 Seminar Draws Standing Room Only
Drawing the biggest crowd at Internext, the Legal Roundtable nearly emptied the tradeshow floor as webmasters flocked to hear three industry attorneys talk in detail about 2257 regulations and a pending laundry list of proposed recommendations for record-keeping and inspection requirements.
XXXLAW Bulletin On 2257
As you know, these proposals are not the law yet. For now, they are just proposals, and I take the comment period seriously in this case, because I think that changes to the proposal are not only possible but likely. If your voice is to be heard, you must transmit your comments to the DOJ on or before August 24.
MxDevelopment Offers 2257 Record Keeping Software
Official release of 2257 record keeping software from mxDevelopment.com
18 USC 2257 Compliance
In an era where everyone in the industry seems to agree that we are increasingly coming "under the gun," it is amazing that so many adult Webmasters remain seemingly oblivious, ignorant and uncaring of the consequences of not complying with federal record keeping requirements.
Ashcroft Wants to Tighten 2257 Rules
Attorney General John Ashcroft announced a proposed rule for porn, tightening the list of acceptable forms of identification for performers in sexually explicit videos, books, magazines and websites.