Nevada
Nevada Health Officials Considering Stricter Porn Shoot Regulations
Nevada state and local health officials are considering tougher safety rules for porn productions — possibly adopting regulations similar to the Los Angeles County mandatory condom use law after it was reported that a gay performer was infected with HIV after working on a non-compliant set in the state in September.
Nevada Supreme Court: Strip Club Dancers Are Employees
Adult entertainers who danced at Sapphire Gentlemen’s Club in Las Vegas were employees and not independent contractors, according to the Nevada Supreme Court, which ruled that 6,500 dancers could be eligible for millions of dollars in back wages.
War Machine Faces Up to 32 Years in Prison, Nevada D.A. Says
War Machine, who was arrested Friday on suspicion of beating adult performer Christy Mack, could spend up to 32 years in prison if convicted on all counts, the Clark County District Attorney's office told XBIZ.
Kink.com's Nevada Shoot Only Involved Oral Sex, Acworth Says
The Kink.com shoot that the AIDS Healthcare Foundation complained to Nevada OSHA officials about featured no vaginal or anal intercourse, according to the studio.
Acworth Responds to AHF's Nevada Complaint
Peter Acworth, founder and CEO of Kink.com, responded today to charges leveled by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation in a formal complaint with Nevada OSHA officials.
AHF Complains to Nevada Officials Over Kink.com Shoot
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation has filed its first shot in Nevada against an adult entertainment company, targeting Kink.com.
Nevada Brothel Reports BDSM Spike From '50 Shades' Phenom
Sheri’s Ranch, the legal brothel outside of Las Vegas, reported that it has seen a 5 percent increase in bookings for its BDSM suite and services since the release of "50 Shades of Grey" in 2011.
Sheri's Ranch Launches First Nevada Brothel Blog
The Resort & Spa at Sheri’s Ranch, a legal brothel located outside of Las Vegas, has announced the launch of Sheri’s Blog.
Moving to Nevada
The recent Los Angeles condom ordinance has caused many industry insiders to speculate that large swaths of the adult entertainment industry might relocate to Las Vegas. Relocating a company’s entire operation is a large – and potentially expensive – undertaking. Accordingly, there have been few traffic jams involving moving vans full of porn companies’ worldly possessions. However, our firm has seen an uptick in the number of companies seeking to take the first step – incorporating in Nevada. This “moving on paper” to Nevada can be advantageous, even for companies that never intend to leave their home state, and even for companies that do not have any connection to California.
Miss Nevada USA in Ron Jeremy Photo Scandal
Miss Nevada USA Jade Kelsall will not be stripped of her crown for simulating oral sex on Ron Jeremy in a FaceBook photo.
Private Media Group's Board OKd by Nevada Judge
Could the Private Media Group shareholder suit be coming to a conclusion? Clark County Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez entered an order March 21 that signals just that.
Nevada Justices to Hear Arguments in 3 Private Media Group Suits
Oral arguments have been slated for March 5 in three petitions filed at Nevada's highest court relative to the Private Media Group shareholder litigation.
Nevada Justices Deny Motion to Stay Private's Receivership
The Nevada Supreme Court today denied Private Media Group's motion to stay receivership in the company.
Nevada Justices Attempt to Speed Up Challenges
The Nevada Supreme Court, which received a petition filed by Private Media Group to stay Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez's Oct. 21, 2010, decision in the Consipio case, said it will impose a quicker deadline to put the case on a faster track.
Senator Harry Reid Wants to Ban Brothels in Nevada
U.S. Senator Harry Reid wants to ban brothels in Nevada.
Nevada Brothels Aren't Shielded by 1st Amendment, 9th Circuit Rules
Nevada's legal brothels aren't backed by 1st Amendment protections when it comes to advertising, a three-judge panel says.
Nevada Brothel Owner's License Suspension Upheld After CP Conviction
Northern Nevada brothel owner David Burgess, who was convicted by a federal jury in Wyoming for possessing and transporting child pornography, has failed in an effort to get his brothel license back.
Nevada Brothels Turning to Ads, Promotions
The high price of diesel fuel is leading some of Nevada's legal brothels to advertising and other promotional tools. "An awful lot of our customers are truckers," George Flint, director of the Nevada Brothel Owners' Association, said.
Nevada Rejects Strip Clubs' Tax Refund Request
The Nevada Tax Commission unanimously rejected arguments that a state entertainment tax unconstitutionally targets strip clubs, refusing to refund nearly $1.8 million collected in early 2004.
Miss Nevada USA Fired After Naughty Pics Appear on the Internet
Miss Nevada USA was stripped of her title Thursday after photos of her exposing breasts, passionately kissing other young women and simulating oral sex with other women and a man hit the web.