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TPF '09 Comes to a Sunny and Successful End
The 10th annual Phoenix Forum has come to a close after three days of seminars, networking and the kind of laid-back funfare the show is known for.
The Phoenix Forum Special Report: Day 3
Day three of The Phoenix Forum is coming to a close as Rick Latona's Domain Auction wraps up and the evening festivities begin.
Judge: Pole Dancing Is Art Qualifying for Sales Tax Exemption
Pole dancing is "no small feat" — and it's also art qualifying for a tax exemption. That was the bottom line for a judge, who ruled in favor of Nite Moves, a Latham, N.Y., all-nude strip club.
The Phoenix Forum Special Report: Day 2
Day 2 of the Phoenix Forum got a gradual start as attendees slowly made their way to the courtyard buffet, sluggish from spending all night celebrating the show's 10th anniversary.
U.S. Legislation Targets Mobile Spam
A pair of U.S. senators have introduced the m-Spam Act, which would strictly outlaw commercial text messages to wireless numbers listed on the Do Not Call registry.
Future Uncertain for Max Hardcore’s 3 Forfeited Sites
When Max Hardcore was handed his sentence last October, he received a 46-month prison term, fines of more than $1.4 million and he also was ordered to forfeit three websites.
Texas House OKs 10% Tax on Sexually Oriented Businesses
Texas legislators have given a green light for a new tax on sexually oriented businesses that would replace a measure that taxes patrons entering strip clubs.
Adult Biz Gets Punk'd, Pranked on April Fools' Day
There’s no shortage of April Fools’ Day web postings to make you blink.
‘Porndemic’ Takes Candid Look at Online Adult Industry
A CBC documentary airing Thursday at 9 p.m. takes a candid look at the multibillion-dollar online adult industry and how it has helped catapult porn into the mainstream.
Penis Pump Judge Wants Pension Reinstated
The former judge who lost his position, was sent to prison and cut off from his pension because he used a penis pump in court has decided to appeal a ruling that revoked his retirement pay.
Germany Cracks Down on Child Porn Sites
A German federal panel has passed legislation that aims to block Internet pages containing child pornography and make it harder for individuals to profit from distributing the material.
U.S. Appeals Court Asks Ohio to Explain State Obscenity Law
A federal appeals court has asked the Ohio Supreme Court for guidance on interpreting a 2002 Ohio law that attempts to shield minors from obscene material on the web.
Obama Administration Takes Side in P2P Suit
The Justice Department under the Obama administration has sided with the major record labels in a federal lawsuit where an accused peer-to-peer pirate has argued that current law providing for $150,000 in damages per copyright violation is too "punitive."
Ryanair Stewardess Reveals She’s Porn Star Edita Bente
Web porn star Edita Bente appears to have found the right balance with her other job as a Ryanair stewardess. Bente appears on numerous adult websites, including those run by Twistys.com, PrivateCuties.com and Nubiles.net.
Dirty D Arrested Inside Adult Theater
Dirty D was among three people arrested Sunday for exposure and lewd and lascivious behavior at the Playhouse Adult Theater in Tampa's Drew Park.
Ogden Confirmed as Deputy Attorney General
David Ogden was confirmed today as deputy attorney general, despite opposition because he has represented defendants in adult entertainment cases. The panel voted 65-28 in favor of Ogden.
Chicken Ranch Sale Ends Up in Court as County Holds Up Deal
A deal to sell the Chicken Ranch has gone sour and is headed to federal court. But the culprit for the deal gone bad isn’t the buyer or seller; this time it’s the government.
U.S. Officials Meet Tuesday to Talk Broadband Stimulus
U.S. Officials will meet Tuesday to discuss broadband initiatives contained in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which was signed into law by President Obama last month.
Twitter Hijacked With Webcam Spam
Twitter said Monday that it has been hacked with spam messages tweeted to about 750 Twitter accounts.
Landmark Spamming, Obscenity Appeals Case Heats Up
Appellants representing the first convictions in the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for online obscenity not involving child pornography and the first convictions ever under the federal CAN-SPAM Act filed their joint reply brief Tuesday.