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FOSTA Judge Gives Justice Department an Extension of Time
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon today ordered a two-day extension of time for the Justice Department to file its opposition to Woodhull Freedom Foundation’s motion for a preliminary injunction over FOSTA.
Bankruptcy Judge OKs Penthouse Sale to XVideos' Parent Company
A federal judge today approved the sale of substantially all of Penthouse Global Media’s assets free and clear of all liens and claims to XVideos parent company, WGCZ Ltd., which was the successful bidder for the bankrupt company’s properties.
2257 Judge Grants Extension of Time for Proposed Decree
The federal judge involved in the Free Speech Coalition’s long-running case against the Justice Department over federal recordkeeping laws 18 U.S.C. §§ 2257 and 2257A has extended a deadline for the two parties to propose a decree to settle First Amendment challenges.
Dennis Hof Gets Billboard Back After Judge Orders It Replaced
Brothel owner Dennis Hof has been granted a temporary restraining order against Nye County after officials removed a political billboard from his private property, citing code violations.
2257 Judge Hands Big Win for Adult, Seeks Decree
U.S. District Judge Michael Baylson yesterday issued a memorandum in the Free Speech Coalition’s long-running lawsuit against the Justice Department over the federal recordkeeping laws 18 U.S.C. §§ 2257 and 2257A, ordering both sides to propose a decree within two weeks to settle First Amendment challenges to the statutes.
Backpage Reworded Ad and Not Protected by Section 230, Judge Rules
Backpage.com, which has faced a string of lawsuits alleging that it facilitated sex trafficking, was handed a partial defeat yesterday in a suit filed by three teens who filed suit against the classified ad site.
Insurers Have No Duty to Defend Kink.com Suits, Judge Says
A federal judge ruled Monday that California’s State Insurance Compensation Fund and Seneca Insurance Co. have no duty to defend Kink.com from lawsuits filed by three adult performers who claim to have contracted HIV while performing.
Judge: Porn Piracy Suit Against AMC TV Exec Can Proceed
Flava Works today received the green light to amend its $1.2 million piracy lawsuit against well-known mainstream TV exec Marc Juris for allegedly distributing its gay black and Latino online content on file-sharing sites.
Judge Hearing Oral Arguments in 2257 Case Considers Alternatives
A federal judge in Philadelphia listened to opposing arguments on motions for judgment this afternoon in the ongoing case, Free Speech Coalition v. Eric H. Holder.
Judge Rejects War Machine's Motion for Retrial
Prosecutors are presenting War Machine’s history of anger and violence dating back to 2002 to help Cadish determine the former mixed-martial arts fighter's sentencing. They are recommending a term of 32 years to life.
Judge Threatens to Bar Future Suits Made by X-art.com's Parent
A federal judge has threatened to ban the owner of adult content studio X-art.com from filing any more copyright infringement cases until the accuracy of its geolocation technology to identify defendants is “fully vetted.”
Hosting a Pirate Site Doesn't Amount to Infringement, Judge Says
A federal judge has decided that a third-party hosting company that provided services to alleged pirated websites isn’t necessarily liable for copyright infringement.
U.S. Judge: Key Portions of 2257 Are Unconstitutional
A federal judge today, siding with the Free Speech Coalition and other plaintiffs, declared unconstitutional key portions of 18 U.S.C. §§2257 and 2257A, the federal performer record-keeping statutes for adult entertainment producers.
Judge Rejects Pimping Charges Against Backpage Officials
A judge on Wednesday tossed criminal pimping charges against the chief executive and controlling shareholders of Backpage.com.
Kink.com's Insurer Must Pay Porn HIV Litigation Costs — Judge
A federal judge yesterday told Kink.com’s insurer that it can’t avoid covering litigation costs over performers infected with HIV.
U.S. Judge Sides With JuicyAds in Piracy Suit
A federal judge yesterday sided with JuicyAds and dismissed claims that accused the adult ad network of profiting from pirate sites that use its service to generate revenue.
Eva Lovia to Judge Digital Playground's 'DP Star' Competition
Eva Lovia will be one of the judges for the third season of Digital Playground’s DP Star competition.
'Yes on Prop 60' Must Remove False Endorsements, Judge Says
A Sacramento Superior Court judge ruled today that the AIDS Healthcare Foundation was wrong to list two groups that had not formally endorsed the controversial adult industry initiative Proposition 60 and that the false endorsements should be stripped from the official voter guide.
Judge: Prop 60 Ballot Pamphlet Statements Need Alterations
A Sacramento Superior Court judge made a tentative order Wednesday that will force changes on the official ballot pamphlet in regards to Proposition 60.
U.S. Judge Tosses Challenge to Calif. Anti-Prostitution Law
The ESPLER Project may appeal an order issued yesterday that dismissed its legal challenge to California’s anti-prostitution law, Penal Code 647(b).