Google’s Tranparency Report: Country’s Government’s Requests for Info Transparency Report: We’ve created an interactive map of Government Requests that shows the number of government inquiries for information about users and requests for Google to take down or censor content. We hope this step toward greater transparency will help in ongoing discussions about the appropriate scope…
NL- Good for Vivid! I was actually quite surprised when I looked at http://www.celebrityhardcore.com/ and saw all the famous mainstream female stars on there NAKED, like Britney Spears, Lindsey Lohan, Paris Hilton etc… (NSFW!) There is a sex tape area, and while I’m not sure what belongs to Vivid or doesn’t, I’m guessing that is…
From Rolling Stone.com By Daniel Kreps Since online video exploded with the arrival of YouTube in 2005, the music industry has fought to make sure artists and labels are compensated for tracks used in web clips. Major labels have withheld and in some cases muted their music videos on YouTube in an attempt to negotiate…
OP/ED by Benjamin & Aaronson Copyright 2010 Xcitement Magazine NL-Daniel Aaronson & Jamie Benjamin are two long time friends of mine who also happen to be famous first amendment attorneys. Their newest column on "libel on the internet" seemed very fitting for me to run on LIB. Many who have attended law schools will be…
The Happiest Place on Earth? This is a lawsuit filed by a women who was allegedly assaulted by Donald Duck. From the Smoking Gun
Adam & Eve’s Phil Harvey Donates $100,000 to Calif. Marijuana Committee By Lyla Katz, XBIZ.com HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. — Adam & Eve President Phil Harvey has donated $100,000 to a California committee that seeks to legalize medical marijuana. The donation was made to the Drug Policy Action Committee to Tax and Regulate Marijuana. The committee is…
Federal Judge Dismisses FSC’s 2257 Suit By Lyla Katz and Rhett Pardon, XBIZ.com Tue, Jul 27 2010 03:30pm PDT PHILADELPHIA — U.S. District Court Judge Michael Baylson has granted the government’s motion to dismiss FSC’s 18 U.S.C. § § 2257 and 2257A lawsuit. The decision comes nearly 10 months after FSC’s initial filing. “We are…
This column is a monthly update of legal & first amendment rights issues in the courts, written by famous First Amendment Rights Attorneys Benjamin & Aaronson courtesy of Xcitement Magazine©2010 This month the adult entertainment industry received a great victory and was able to take a great sigh of relief. The case of the…
OP/ED NL- We have heard that Mansef is the parent company of Brazzers. If you read between the lines in this filing, it looks like "Mansef" is trying to keep us all from finding out who owns the company, and what companies they run and how much money they are making. I don’t think Mansef…
A friend sent me a link to this. (Thanks T) So looks like a liquor company is going to name an alcoholic beverage PORNSTAR. Interesting… from http://www.trademarkia.com/pornstar-85006865.html On Tuesday, April 06, 2010, a U.S. federal trademark registration was filed for PORNSTAR. This trademark is owned by SV SPIRITS, LTD., 2580 Anthem Village Drive, Henderson,…
