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U.S. Judge Again Sides With Flynt Against His Nephews
A federal judge on Wednesday sided with Larry Flynt and LFP Inc. and denied summary judgment motions by Flynt Media Corp., which believes it has legal right to use the “Flynt” name.
U.S. Judge Tosses Suit Over Hosted Pirated Content
A federal judge on Monday ruled that the Digital Millennium Copyright Act's safe-harbor provisions protected Veoh Networks from liability for hosting pirated clips uploaded by users.
Judge Rules Against Google, Online Anonymity
In a judgment that strikes a blow against free speech and online anonymity, a judge has ruled that a blogger defamed a fashion model by criticizing her looks.
Judge Asked to Preclude Some Arguments in Torture Portal Obscenity Case
Justice Department attorneys asked a federal judge to exclude references to a prior Montana obscenity case filed against Torture Portal operator Barry Goldman when the case goes to trial.
Judge Rules DVD Ripping Software Is Illegal
A U.S. District Court Judge has handed down a ruling that could have far-reaching implications for DVD pirates.
Reality Kings Asks Judge to Dismiss Flower Tucci's Suit
An attorney for Reality Kings has asked a federal judge to dismiss performer Flower Tucci’s infringement and cybersquatting lawsuit.
RedTube Judge Hears Objections
In today's hearing the court considered an 18-page evidentiary objection to statements by plaintiffs Kevin Cammarata and Paolo Cammarata.
Obscenity-Case Judge Admonished for Posting Sexually Explicit Material
Judge Alex Kozinski, who was assigned to the Ira Isaacs obscenity case last year in which he later recused himself, was admonished by his peers.
Judge Blocks Kan. Law on Adult Store Signs
U.S. District Judge Julie Robinson issued the preliminary injunction sought by Lion's Den Adult Superstore in Abilene, Kan., on Friday.
U.S. Judge Upholds Ohio's Strip Club Law
Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. disagreed with claims from club owners that the ''no touch'' law violated freedom of speech guarantees.
AFF Still a Defendant in Epic Cash's Suit Against Zango, Judge Rules
A Santa Clara Superior Court judge last week rejected AdultFriendFinder’s motion to dismiss as co-defendant from a suit brought on by affiliate program Epic Cash over Zango’s pop-up advertising.
U.S. Judge Rules Md. County's Strip Club Law Unconstitutional
A federal judge Thursday struck down a Prince George’s County law that would have erased from the map most strip clubs that serve alcohol.
Judge: Pole Dancing Is Art Qualifying for Sales Tax Exemption
Pole dancing is "no small feat" — and it's also art qualifying for a tax exemption. That was the bottom line for a judge, who ruled in favor of Nite Moves, a Latham, N.Y., all-nude strip club.
Penis Pump Judge Wants Pension Reinstated
The former judge who lost his position, was sent to prison and cut off from his pension because he used a penis pump in court has decided to appeal a ruling that revoked his retirement pay.
U.S. Judge Puts Limits on Flynt Media Corp.
The federal judge who heard oral arguments last week over a proposed injunction relative to the Flynt name has sided with Larry Flynt and LFP Inc.
Illegal Downloads Don't Equal Lost Sales, Judge Rules
A federal judge has decided that one illegal download doesn’t correspond to one lost sale.
Judge OKs Max Hardcore's Trip to Las Vegas
Max Hardcore will be on his way to Las Vegas today for the annual Adult Entertainment Expo after a federal court judge OKd his trip.
U.S. Judge Rules for Veoh in Infringement Case
A federal judge recently ruled in favor of Internet TV service Veoh in the copyright infringement suit filed by Universal Music Group, giving Veoh the most recent of several significant legal victories.
Ind. Judge Orders 231 Adult Plaza Closed
The order came after Spencer Circuit Judge Wayne A. Roell found 231 Adult Plaza in contempt of court for violating a permanent injunction.
N.Y. Judge Rules Bump Messages Are Not Defamatory
Ruling in a case that may be an early test involving online defamation, a New York state judge concluded that “bump messages” on Internet forums are allowable because limiting them would chill free speech.