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Judge Finds XonDemand Liable for Infringement
A judge has ruled that the operators of XonDemand.com are liable for infringement in a suit waged by Private Media Group.
Judge OKs Takedown of SiteRipKing.com
SiteRipKing.com is no more, Corbin Fisher says. A federal judge has ordered the site shut down.
Judge: Gay Porn BitTorrent Defendants Can't Shield Identities
A federal judge this week declined a bid by BitTorrent defendants to cloak their identities out of fear of being "outed" for allegedly infringing on gay porn.
Judge Bars Jimmy Flynt From Using Hustler Name
Larry Flynt’s brother, Jimmy Flynt, is no longer allowed to use the Hustler name.
'Patient Zero' Permanent Injunction OKd by Judge
Alameda Superior Court Judge Winifred Smith has granted a permanent injunction preventing Cal-OSHA from obtaining the personally identifying information of "Patient Zero" or other patients of the now-defunct AIM Health Care Foundation.
Judge: Hand Over 6 Gay Tube Sites or Face $1K-a-Day Fines
A federal judge has given the operators of JerkYourTube.com, GayForIt.com and ItsAllGay.com until the end of business day today to hand over their websites to a receiver or face $1,000-a-day fines.
Judge Places XonDemand.com Operator in Default
XonDemand.com didn't arrange replacement counsel for a hearing set on Monday and was placed in position for a default judgment by a federal judge.
Judge OKs Mansef Settlement to Forfeit $2.2M
Mansef Inc. and its Premium Services Inc. division have agreed to forfeit $2.2 million in its settlement with the Justice Department over $6.4 million seized by the Secret Service.
Judge Orders Private to Amend XHamster Suit
A federal judge on Thursday ordered Private Media Group to amend its copyright infringement suit against the operators of XHamster, dashing the company's hope for a default judgment against the tube site.
Nev. Judge Invalidates Private's Shareholder Vote
A Las Vegas judge has invalidated Private Media Group's latest shareholders’ vote for board of directors.
Judge Denies Cal/OSHA’s Request in Porn Investigation
A Cal/OSHA investigation involving a porn performer has hit a roadblock after a judge denied the agency’s request to obtain identifying information of the performer’s production company.
Judge Won't Allow Expedited Discovery in FacebookOfSex Suit
A federal judge has denied Facebook's request to expedite discovery requests in learning the identities of about 100 affiliates of FriendFinder-owned FacebookOfSex.com.
Porn BitTorrent Attorney John Steele Scolded by Judge
Just three days after Illinois attorney John Steele filed, then voluntary removed, a porn BitTorrent suit targeting 22 John Does, a U.S. judge saw this as an opportunity to blast Steele for his tactics.
Jimmy Flynt Doesn't Own 50% of LFP, Judge Says
A federal judge today ruled against Jimmy Flynt's argument that he owns 50 percent of LFP Inc. and dismissed his case.
Judge Rules ISPs Aren't 'People' in BitTorrent Lawsuits
In a move that some industry watchers say may be the beginning of the end of massive “quick settlement” BitTorrent lawsuits, U.S. Judge Harold Baker has ruled that IP addresses aren't people and blocked Canadian adult company VPR Internationale from subpoenaing ISPs of alleged copyright infringers.
Judge Sides With Playboy Over Suit Against Japanese Partners
A federal judge gave Playboy the green light to continue its lawsuit against two foreign companies, which were licensed to sell Playboy-branded products in Japan.
Judge Stops KY Anti-Porn Group from Sponsoring License Plate Bid
An anti-porn group trying to raise money for its cause by sponsoring a license plate motto was shot down by a Franklin Circuit Court judge.
Judge Rules Both Flynt Brothers Can Use Hustler Store Name
A federal judge ruled this week that Larry Flynt and Jimmy Flynt can use the Hustler name on both of their competing downtown stores, at least until a broader partnership dispute between the brothers is resolved.
Judge OKs Corbin Fisher’s Discovery Motion Against Pirates
Adult content studio Corbin Fisher has been given the green light to identify 59 John Does who allegedly pirated the company’s content.
Bankruptcy Judge Confirms COLT's Chapter 11 Plan
COLT Studio Group's Chapter 11 plan was confirmed by a federal bankruptcy judge on Tuesday.