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Revenge Porn Site UGotPosted.com Accused of Violating 2257
Adult entertainment attorney Marc Randazza filed two civil cases against revenge porn site UGotPosted.com on counts of distributing child pornography and failing to comply with 18 U.S.C. § 2257.
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.
Obenberger: U.S. Hasn't Complied With 2257 Provisions
Adult industry attorney Joe Obenberger says that it's evident that the Justice Department is breaking provisions of 18 U.S.C. § 2257A by not compiling and publishing annual reports on the recordkeeping requirements.
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.
FSC Files Summary Judgment Motion as 2257 Trial Nears
The Free Speech Coalition on Friday filed a motion for summary judgment in the trade organization's civil case against the federal government over the legality of 18 U.S.C. § 2257.
Trial Over Legality of 2257 Scheduled to Begin June 3
The Free Speech Coalition's long-running legal battle against the Justice Department over the legality of 18 U.S.C. § 2257 will be headed for trial on June 3 with a decision on the case due no later than July 30.
FBI Data on 2257 Inspections Won't Be Made Public
U.S. District Judge Michael Baylson, who is hearing the Free Speech Coalition's claims over the legality of 18 U.S.C. § 2257, signed last week a protective order governing disclosures of past inspections conducted under the federal record-keeping law for porn producers.
Federal Judge's Recent 2257 Order Is Released
U.S. District Judge Michael Baylson has released his memorandum to dismiss in part the Justice Department's motion to toss the Free Speech Coalition's 4th Amendment privacy claims over 18 U.S.C. § 2257.
U.S. Judge Won't Dismiss 2257 Suit, Sides With FSC
A federal judge has denied the Justice Department’s motion to dismiss 4th Amendment complaints in Free Speech Coalition vs. Eric Holder, which involves federal record-keeping law 18 U.S.C. § 2257.
2257: The Fight Goes On
On Nov. 26, at 9:30 in the morning, two very bright lawyers will square off before U.S. District Judge Michael M. Baylson in a high-rise courthouse in Philadelphia to conduct a hearing about whether the Free Speech Coalition's constitutional objections to 18 U.S.C. § 2257 inspections, based on the Fourth Amendment's prohibitions against unreasonable searches and seizures, can go forward - or whether those allegations - and this set of arguments about the 2257 scheme's ultimate constitutionality - will be dismissed.
FSC's Suit Over 2257 Heads Back to Court Next Month
U.S. District Judge Michael Baylson today scheduled a hearing for Monday, Nov. 26, to consider the Justice Department's argument that the issue of deciding the constitutionality of the federal recordkeeping and labeling law is "unripe."
Cybersquatting Suit Against IsAnyoneUp.net Makes 2257 Charges
The owner of defunct revenge porn site IsAnyoneUp.com has filed a cybersquatting suit against the operators of IsAnyoneUp.net, alleging amongst other complaints that the copycat site publishes "involuntary porn" and constantly violates age-verification statute 18 U.S.C. §2257.
Louisiana Plans to Use 2257 to Block Film Tax Credits
As more lawmakers become aware of 18 U.S.C. §2257, it is likely they'll use its strictures as a part of imposing other burdens that were never contemplated by Congress.
FSC Responds to DOJ Call for 2257 Comments
The Free Speech Coalition this week responded to a call by the Justice Department for comments on burdens associated with 18 U.S.C. § 2257.
Obenberger Asks for OMB Review of 2257
Attorney Joe Obenberger said that he's hoping that he's "just lit a road flare and tossed it at DOJ," requesting further discussion on the economic impact of 2257 using an obscure federal law on determining the necessity for information, 44 U.S.C. § 3508.
Analysis: What Today's 2257 Ruling Means
While today’s decision is certainly not even close to winning the war, today’s decision gives the adult industry the chance to be heard and another day to fight.
U.S. Appeals Court Sides With FSC Over 2257 Challenges
The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the Free Speech Coalition on several key points in its appeal over the dismissal of it lawsuit against the Justice Department over 18 U.S.C. §§ 2257 and 2257A, the federal recordkeeping and labeling law.