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No ‘Fair Use’ for Thumbnails, U.S. Judge Rules
A federal court ruling Tuesday could broaden rules for the use of copyrighted thumbnails on the web. In a case brought on by adult company Perfect 10, a U.S. District Court judge in Los Angeles said that Google’s display of thumbnail images from its site likely amounts to copyright infringement.
U.S. Judge Blocks New 2257 Rules
A federal court granted a preliminary injunction in the Free Speech Coalition’s bid to halt enforcement of several amended rules relative to U.S.C. 18 §2257, the federal labeling and record-keeping regulations targeting the adult industry. An appeal by the Justice Department is expected.
Group Sex OK, Canadian Judge Rules
In a case that went all the way to the Canadian Supreme Court, group sex has been given the green light between consenting adults in Canada.
Rapist May Write Porn, Judge Says
In a bizarre case of First Amendment protection that could have far-reaching affects on the legal merits of literary pornography as free speech, a convicted child rapist has been cleared to sue his jailers after they punished him for writing child porn.
Prosecution Must Prove Age in Child Porn Cases, Judge Says
It is the responsibility of prosecutors, not defense, to prove age in suspected child porn cases, a Hennepin County judge ruled in Minnesota today.
U.S. Judge Widens Doors to Porn Prosecution
In a move that could potentially make it easier for local governments to shut down adult retailers with zoning regulations, U.S. District Judge John Lungstrum ruled Thursday that officials in Dickinson County, Kan., had “compelling interest” when they enacted strict zoning laws against adult businesses earlier this year.
Cohen Stays in Jail, Judge Says
In the continuing saga between Sex.com owner Gary Kremen and the man who once successfully hijacked his domain name, Stephen Cohen found no relief from a judge this afternoon in U.S. District Court in San Jose and will likely stay in jail for several more weeks.
Federal Judge Blocks Michigan Explicit Video Game Law
A U.S. District Court judge has issued a preliminary injunction to prevent enforcement of a state law that would restrict the sale of explicit video games to minors.
Judge Extends 2257 Motion Again
Marking the third temporary restraining order extension in the lawsuit between the Free Speech Coalition and Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, a motion was filed in the U.S. District Court of Colorado Monday that extends the reprieve for FSC members from U.S.C. 18 § 2257 record-keeping enforcement for another 30 days.
Missouri Judge Rejects Challenge to Ban on Adult Billboards
A U.S. District Court has shot down the latest challenge to a Missouri law that bars sexually oriented businesses from advertising on highway billboards.
Judge Says Adult Star’s Murderer Should Serve Full Sentence
Anthony J. Frederick, the photographer convicted of murdering adult film actress Natel king, aka Taylor Sumers, is appealing his sentence, but County Judge William T. Nicholas has urged the Pennsylvania Superior Court to ignore the appeal.
Judge Whacks BadCow ‘Spam Gang’ With $37 Million Fine
A U.S. Superior Court Judge has ordered “dozens of illegal websites” to be shut down by hosting firms and slapped Leo Kuvayev, ringleader of the “Russian Spam Gang” operating from a home base in Massachusetts, with more than $37 million in civil penalties for violating the Can-Spam Act.
Judge Dismissed After Caught Viewing Porn
Often considered one of the most conservative states in the country, Kansas booted long-time state Supreme Court District Judge George Robertson from his post today, five-months after it was discovered he had viewed pornographic movies on his office computer.
Ten Commandments Judge Aims for Governorship and Porn’s Demise
Ex-Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore, who made headlines for refusing to remove a monument of the Ten Commandments from his courthouse, is setting his sights on becoming the state’s next governor.
Mary Carey Faces Judge Over Strip Club Violation
On the heels of a strip club violation that landed Kick Ass Pictures contract star Mary Carey in the legal hot seat, the adult actress and occasional exotic dancer faced a judge Friday in Lakewood, Wash., on two misdemeanor charges.
Anti-Strip Club Law Violated Constitution, Judge Says
Just days before it was slated to go into effect, a Missouri law that would have effectively shut down strip clubs in the state has been struck down on the grounds that it violates the Missouri Constitution, a judge ruled Friday.
No Decision in 2257 Preliminary Injunction Hearing; Judge Takes Evidence Under Advisement
While hopes were high prior to the hearing – which was first scheduled for Aug. 8 and then switched to Aug. 2 – that Judge Walker D. Miller would issue a ruling, he instead took all written material under advisement and has an indefinite period of time to make a decision.
Judge John Roberts Jr. Picked for Supreme Court
President Bush has chosen Judge John G. Roberts Jr. as his nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court. As a judge, Roberts has taken positions in cases involving free speech and religious liberty that endanger those rights, those who have followed his career say.
Judge Rejects Homegrown Infringement Claims, Approves Audit
In the case of New Destiny Internet Group vs. Ron Levi, Trade News and Voice Media, an arbitration judge issued a ruling discounting New Destiny's claims of copyright infringement and breach of contract.
Judge: Visiting Adult Sites Helped Me Relax
A district judge this week blamed a heavy workload, church obligations and inexperience with search engines as he fought for his job after a county computer technician discovered he had been visiting adult websites on his computer.