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Magistrate Judge Recommends IntenseCash Be Awarded $2.3M
A federal magistrate judge has recommended that gay affiliate program IntenseCash be awarded $2.3 million and handed a restraining order against Sordid Ones BV and DeeCash after its operators failed to respond to a lawsuit over trademark infringement.
Another U.S. Judge Blasts Prenda Law, Orders Reimbursement
In a scolding opinion yesterday, U.S. Magistrate Judge Franklin Noel ordered Prenda Law and porn copyright holder AF Holding to reimburse five defendants the entire $3,500 to $6,000 settlements they paid, plus their attorney's fees and costs.
Jacky Joy to Judge Galaxy Awards
Jacky Joy has been selected to be one of the 12 industry judges for the 2013 Galaxy Awards.
Rick's NY Must Pay Its Dancers Minimum Wage, Judge Rules
More than 1,900 plaintiffs who worked at Rick's NY as strippers are covered under claims made against Rick's Cabaret New York, according to a ruling made today.
Judge Rules for Lylith Lavey in Syphilis Suit Against Mr. Marcus
Adult film actress Lylith Lavey, who sued Mr. Marcus last year after finding out that he allegedly exposed her to syphilis during a porn shoot, received the green light Friday from a Los Angeles Superior Court judge to begin seeking a default judgment against the veteran actor.
Judge Issues Key Rulings in Measure B Case
In a mixed ruling over the fate of Measure B, a federal judge has denied Vivid Entertainment’s motion for preliminary injunction in part and denied the AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s motion in part to dismiss the case.
Judge Orders 8 Websites Transferred to Bright Imperial
Bright Imperial, the company in the midst of being acquired by adult entertainment conglomerate Manwin, has received a federal judge's approval to take over eight "red tube"-like domain names used to stream adult tube site content.
Arrow Productions Can't Stop 'Lovelace' Release, Judge Says
A federal judge won't block the release of "Lovelace," the Linda Lovelace biopic that is slated for release tomorrow.
Judge Rules AHF Can Continue as Intervenor in Measure B Suit
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation can continue as intervenors in Vivid Entertainment’s legal fight to stay enforcement of Measure B, a federal judge ruled on Friday.
Federal Judge Asked to Remand Measure B Case to State Court
Motions to reconsider opposition to its "intervenors" status, oppose a judgment in the case and move the case to state court could be last-ditch efforts by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation to defend against injunctive relief over enforcement of Measure B.
Federal Judge Rules 2257 Constitutional
The federal statutes that mandate performer record-keeping for adult entertainment producers are constitutional under the First Amendment, U.S. District Judge Michael Baylson ruled Thursday.
Federal Judge Hears Oral Arguments Over Measure B
The federal judge hearing oral arguments in Vivid Entertainment's lawsuit over Measure B on Thursday said he has concerns with 4th Amendment and prior restraint issues over the statute.
Judge Continues Measure B Case to July 11
U.S. District Judge Dean Pregerson informed plaintiffs and defendants in Vivid Entertainment vs. County of Los Angeles that a hearing to decide motions has been continued to Thursday, July 11.
Playboy Bunny Stays on Energy Drink, Judge Rules
A federal judge has decided that the iconic Playboy bunny trademark will remain on CirTran Corporation’s Playboy Energy Drink despite Playboy’s objections.
U.S. Judge Gives Reasons for Denying Cross Motions in 2257 Case
U.S. District Judge Michael Baylson on Monday detailed his reasons for denying both the Free Speech Coalition's and U.S. government's motions for summary judgment in a case that is expected to decide the legality of 18 U.S.C. § 2257 and companion law § 2257A.
U.S. Judge Tells Counsel He'll Deny Motions for Summary Judgment in 2257 Case
U.S. District Judge Michael Baylson won't be deciding on any pretrial resolution in the Free Speech Coalition's lawsuit against the federal recordkeeping law for adult producers, according to J. Michael Murray, the lead attorney for the plaintiffs.
Texas Judge: Texxxan.com Operators Can't Relaunch, Share Content
A Texas judge ruled yesterday that the operators of "revenge porn" site Texxxan.com can't relaunch their site or share content with other sites.
Vivid Asks Federal Judge to Invalidate Measure B
Vivid Entertainment attorneys have filed a motion for judgment to invalidate Measure B. Concurrently, Vivid's legal team also has asked for a preliminary injunction over the enforcement of the countywide law.
Ira Isaacs Appeals to 9th Circuit Again After Judge Orders Prison Time
Ira Isaacs' attorney re-filed a motion yesterday with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to allow the fetish filmmaker to remain free pending his appeal.
Manwin Entitled to $100K Default Judgment, U.S. Judge Says
A federal judge has granted Manwin's motion for default judgment against Georgia resident Nicholas Bulgin, who was accused of cybersquatting and extorting the adult entertainment conglomerate.