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Another Anti-Piracy Bill Moves Forward
The Senate Judiciary Committee has pushed forward a bill that would make it illegal for website operators to profit from streaming pirated movies to consumers.
The PROTECT IP Act – Warning: This Bill May Cause Seizures
If a lawmaker were to mix the overzealous propaganda of the USA Patriot Act with the overreaching executive authority of COICA, the new PROTECT IP Act would probably be the result
Bill Margold, Dian Hanson to Receive U.K. Erotic Awards
Industry veterans William (Bill) Margold and Dian Hanson will be the recipients of lifetime achievement awards at the U.K.’s 14th annual The Erotic Awards to be held at the Night of the Senses Ball in London on May 20.
Oregon Senators Pass CP Bill
The Oregon Senate has passed a bill making it illegal to intentionally look at child pornography online, even if it isn’t downloaded or purchased.
Bill Clinton to Speak at ICANN Meeting
ICANN's San Francisco meeting, which starts today, promises to be a memorable one.
Senator Seeks to Block New Online Piracy Bill
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden is siding with free speech advocates, vowing to fight against the online piracy bill passed by a Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday.
Senate Panel Passes Online Piracy Bill
A U.S. Senate panel passed an anti-piracy bill today that gives government agencies new powers to go after foreign websites that sell counterfeit goods and pirated content.
Proposed Illegal File-Sharing Bill on Hold
A proposed bill that would have given the Justice Department power to shut down illegal file-sharing websites has been put on hold at least for the time being.
Missouri Porn Bill Signed
Governor Jay Nixon signed a controversial porn bill Friday that will regulate strip clubs and other adult businesses.
'Sexting' Bill Passes Ohio House: Kids Not Labeled Criminals
The Ohio House passed “sexting” legislation yesterday that prohibits minors from using a telecommunications device to send nude material to another minor.
U.K. Passes Digital Economy Bill
The British Parliament has passed the Digital Economy Bill which seeks to crackdown on Internet piracy and illegal file-sharing.
Minn. Bill Would Ban Workers From Violent Hotel Porn
A state senator is proposing legislation that would ban state employees traveling on business from staying at hotels that offer violent, pay-per-view porn.
Mo. Bill Would Make CP Offenders Financially Liable
New Missouri legislation would make those found guilty of child porn offenses on the hook for at least $150,000 in damages under a proposal backed by the state’s attorney general.
Eden Fantasys Interviews Leatherbeaten Owner Bill Ditchburn
Eden Fantasys is hosting Leatherbeaten for an interactive community interview with Bill Ditchburn open for questions until Dec. 4.
U.K. Bill Cracks Down on Filesharing
A bill is working its way through Parliament that would fight illegal filesharing, by in part, cutting Internet access to those engaging in the practice.
House Bill Would Heavily Regulate Online Adult Biz
A bill has been introduced in Congress that would impose prison sentences, fines and property seizures for online adult operators who make available porn content without an age-verification system.
Jamaica's 1st Anti-CP Bill Gets Senate Approval
The bill outlaws production, possession, importation, exportation and distribution of child pornography in Jamaica.
Canadian Bill Would Force ISPs to Hand Over User Data
Canada is weighing a bold move that would force Internet service providers to reveal subscriber data without a warrant.
Calif. Bill Would Expand Illegal-Image Prosecutions
A bill is wending through California's Legislature that would rewrite obscenity and child porn laws and provide more ammunition to prosecutors by treating each illegal image as a “distinct and separate offense.”
Iowa Bill Targets Parents of Porn-Viewing Kids
A bill under consideration by Iowa lawmakers proposes that parents face punishment if their children are allowed access to pornographic content.