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Misconduct Probe in Motion for Judge Alex Kozinski
The Los Angeles Times has reported that a panel of federal judges on the East Coast was selected to oversee a misconduct probe into California Judge Alex Kozinski. Kozinski himself requested the investigation.
Will Judge in Ira Isaacs Obscenity Case Recuse Himself?
The judge presiding in the Ira Isaacs obscenity case revealed that he has maintained a website featuring sexually explicit material. The revelation could mean that Judge Alex Kozinski may render himself recused in the case.
Federal Judge Hits TorrentSpy with $111M Penalty
A federal judge in California has ordered peer-sharing giant TorrentSpy to pay a $111 million penalty for its role in distributing copyrighted works.
Penthouse Asks Judge to Dismiss Claims Over AFF Venture
Penthouse Media Group attorneys are seeking dismissal of a case filed by Broadstream Capital Partners, which alleged the adult publisher and licensor breached a deal to acquire Various Inc. as a joint venture.
Judge Strikes Down Texas Strip Club Fee
A state district judge Friday struck down legislation that would have levied a $5 state fee on patrons of strip clubs, invalidating a measure that state officials said would have raised $50 million annually for sexual assault victims and people without health insurance.
Federal Judge Keeps Joe Francis From Phoenix Forum
A federal judge has denied a motion by lawyers for "Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis requesting that Francis be allowed to attend the Phoenix Forum this week.
Laws Can't Stop The March of Technology, Australian Judge Says
An Australian Judge said that the march of technology is unstoppable, and laws aren't enough to protect consumers' privacy or corporations' copyrights.
Judge: 'Friend' Request Violated Protection Order
A Staten Island judge has ruled that that a "friend request" made via MySpace.com can constitute a violation of a temporary protection order like any other means of communicating with the protected individual, the New York Law Journal reported.
Judge Rules Suicide Girls Model Contracts Void, Invalid
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has ruled that contract terms binding Suicide Girls models to exclusivity are overly broad, and all are now considered void.
Judge Denies Temporary Restraining Order Against Hustler
Hustler magazine founder Larry Flynt was permitted to publish nude photos of former professional wrestler Chris Benoit's late wife, Nancy, citing protection by free speech.
Judge: Cambria Can Serve in Va. Obscenity Case
Circuit Judge Humes J. Franklin Jr. ruled this afternoon that 1st Amendment lawyer Paul Cambria Jr. can serve as co-counsel representing Rick Krial in his obscenity case, after the prosecution claimed last week that Cambria should be disqualified from the case.
Judge Dismisses Charges Against Five Star’s Ken Graham
Over what one observer termed “strong and repeated government objections,” Judge Rosalyn O. Silver yesterday dismissed all charges against Ken Graham, co-owner of Five Star Video and Five Star Video Outlet.
Judge Defends Ruling, Seals Filings With Adult Images
A federal judge defended his recent administrative order requiring court clerks to temporarily seal documents electronically filed with the court that contain images depicting sexually explicit or excretory acts, countering critics who claim his order violates the 1st Amendment.
Judge Declares Ohio Web Law Unconstitutional
A federal judge has invalidated an Ohio state law that restricted the dissemination of sexually explicit material over the Internet, holding that the law was unconstitutionally broad.
U.S. Judge OKs IWantU Default Judgment Against iBill
Counsel for Mana Internet Solutions are preparing final papers in a default judgment against the parent company of former online adult processor iBill. Last month, the federal judge involved in the case entered a default judgment against IBD as a result of their failure to retain attorneys in the case.
Judge Denies Venue Transfer in Ray Guhn Case
A judge denied a change of venue motion for the trial of adult webmaster Ray Guhn, who is charged with money laundering, obscenity, racketeering and prostitution in what attorneys called a precedent-setting case.
Bush Picks Retired N.Y. Judge for AG Spot
President Bush has nominated former federal judge Michael Mukasey, a staunch but independently minded conservative, to replace Alberto Gonzales as attorney general.
Fed. Judge Refuses to Dismiss Red Rose Obscenity Charges
U.S. District Judge Joy Flowers Conti has refused to dismiss the federal obscenity charges pending against Karen Fletcher, aka Red Rose, according to media reports.
Judge Dismisses TorrentSpy’s Lawsuit Against MPAA
In a decision that critics say could have far-reaching negative implications if it stands up on appeal, U.S. District Judge Florence-Marie Cooper has dismissed TorrentSpy’s lawsuit against the Motion Picture Association of America.
U.S. Judge Tosses Suit Against SexSearch, Other Adult Companies
A federal court Wednesday agreed with defending attorneys and dismissed claims against SexSearch and other adult companies.