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Georgia Judge Orders Arrest of Pleasure Product Store Owner Over Fines
A DeKalb County judge has ordered the arrest of a Georgia pleasure product store owner over a dispute with the city of Brookhaven, which has attempted to put him out of business using zoning regulations and exorbitant fines.
Judge Grants MindGeek Early Discovery in DMCA Lawsuit
MG Premium, a MindGeek company described by their lawyers as "among the world's leading providers of adult entertainment content," was granted early discovery last month by a Washington State court in their lawsuit for damages and injunctive relief against the operators of YesPornPlease.com and VShare.io.
Michigan Judge: These Are 'No Ordinary Times' to Discriminate Against Adult Businesses
An Eastern Michigan court decision on Monday established that local strip clubs should be eligible for the Payment Protection Program (PPP) administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA) as part of the U.S. Congress-approved COVID-19 relief package, regardless of the “prurient clause” included as part of the application.
Judge: Wisconsin Strip Club Owners Eligible for SBA Loans
A U.S. District Judge issued her opinion that four Wisconsin strip clubs should be eligible to receive COVID-19 emergency loans through the Small Business Administration (SBA)’s Paycheck Protection Program.
Canadian Judge Rules in Landmark Decision on Sexual Services Laws
Charges against a London, Ontario couple, Tiffany Harvey and Hamad Anwar, who were arrested in 2015 following a raid on their business, Fantasy World Escorts, have been stayed following a landmark decision by Judge Thomas McKay that the charges are unconstitutional.
Federal Judge Upholds California Labor Bill AB5
A federal judge in Los Angeles ruled today against Uber and Postmates' challenge of AB5, the controversial labor legislation designed to regulate the "gig economy." The legislation has resulted in much confusion for workers and employers that might be affected by it, including those in the adult industry.
GirlsDoPorn: Judge Proposes Awarding $12.3M in Damages to Models
San Diego Superior Court Judge Kevin Enright filed today a "(Proposed) Statement of Decision" on the civil case against the owner and staff of the GirlsDoPorn website brought forth by 22 models who shot for them. The statement proposes awarding the plaintiffs over $12 million in compensatory and punitive damages.
AB5 Update: Judge Declines to Rule Uber Drivers Are Employees
The newest data point in XBIZ’s ongoing coverage of California’s AB5 initiative comes from U.S. District Judge Edward Chen, who has declined to compel Uber to reclassify its drivers in California as employees.
Judge Freezes GirlsDoPorn Assets, Orders Liquidation
A San Diego judge issued yesterday a temporary restraining order freezing the assets of GirlsDoPorn’s owner Michael Pratt and associates, who are currently being sued for fraud in civil court by 22 former models and have also been charged by the Department of Justice with sex trafficking.
Another Judge Criticizes Strike 3 Holdings' Mass Copyright Litigation
A federal judge in New Jersey became yesterday the latest magistrate to rule against Strike 3 Holdings and also to use the occasion to criticize the adult company’s strategy of filing a massive number of copyright lawsuits against anonymous downloaders.
Judge Rejects Motion to Dismiss Backpage.com Case
U.S. District Court in Arizona Judge Susan Brnovich rejected today a Motion to Dismiss filed by the defense for the former owners of adult classifieds website Backpage.com, which was shuttered and seize by federal authorities who accuse the company of “participation in a conspiracy to facilitate and promote prostitution,” and also of money laundering, human trafficking and other charges.
NYC Judge Puts Giuliani-Era Zoning Law Against NYC Strip Clubs on Hold
A federal judge in New York City ruled yesterday that the city’s strip clubs and adult-entertainment establishments (“nude dancing and erotic materials”) fall “within the ambit of the First Amendment’s free speech guarantees,” and temporarily blocking a long-unenforced Giuliani-era zoning law.
U.K. Judge Backs Anti-Porn Activists Against Sex Workers' Privacy
A judge in London has ruled against nine women, who had been secretly filmed by private investigators hired by a fringe group of anti-porn crusaders while they were working at two UK franchises of the Spearmint Club strip club chain, rejecting their application for anonymity.
MV Star Sarah Russi, 70s TV Star Mason Reese Profiled in 'Love Don't Judge'
MV Star and cam model Sarah Russi and 1970s TV star Mason Reese are the subject of a recent episode of the Barcroft TV series, “Love Don’t Judge,” a YouTube show about unconventional romances.
Florida Judge: IP Address Not Enough for Porn Copyright Cases
A Miami federal judge ruled last week that IP addresses alone cannot be considered as concrete evidence that a particular individual infringed on a plaintiff’s copyright, as attorneys representing Strike 3 Holdings claimed.
Judge Sets Trial Date Set for Former Adult Star Lynn Pleasant
Lynn Pleasant, the former adult star booked on murder-for-hire charges, has pleaded not guilty to five criminal counts.
Dennis Hof's Love Ranch Can Reopen Tomorrow, Judge Says
The federal judge hearing Dennis Hof’s latest legal battle with Nye County leaders has ordered the Love Ranch brothel’s license reinstated, allowing it to reopen as early as 8 a.m. tomorrow.
Love Ranch Judge Continues License Revocation Case on Monday
A hearing has been set for Monday morning in Dennis Hof’s most recent lawsuit against Nye County.
2257 Judge Delivers Big Win in Final Judgment, Decree
U.S. District Judge Michael Baylson today issued his final judgment and decree over the Free Speech Coalition’s First Amendment challenges over federal recordkeeping regulations for adult producers, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2257 and 2257A.
FOSTA Judge Hears Motion for Preliminary Injunction
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon today heard Woodhull Freedom Foundation and other plaintiffs’ arguments on why injunctive relief should be granted against the enforcement of FOSTA.