10 Practical Pieces of Advice for 2020
Now that 2019 is in the record books and we are at the beginning of a new decade, I wanted to skip my usual monthly article containing a legal analysis and instead focus on a more practical piece. 2019 was…
So Long 2019, 2020 Here we Come…
It’s always a pleasure being invited to write for Payout Magazine. I don’t think that Michael B’s skills as a photographer and his contributions to the adult industry are given the acknowledgment that they deserve. On a professional level, 2019…
I Hate to Say it, but I Told You So: The FTC’s War Against Dating Sites Returns
Everyone enjoys being proven right, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that a person enjoys the point that he or she is right about. For years, I have spoken at tradeshows across the world and shouted as loud as I could…
Reputation Matters: A good reputation takes years to develop and only seconds to destroy
I have been very fortunate during my legal career to have had the opportunity to represent some of the most reputable and trustworthy individuals and businesses in the adult entertainment industry. I’ve gotten to watch and help startup businesses go…
Get Your Head Out of the Sand: Google Assessed$57M GDPR Fine!
Before I get into the latest and greatest from the world of data protection and the GDPR, I would like to take a moment to talk about my personal experiences from the XBIZ 2019 tradeshow. I’ve grown increasingly tired of…
The Art of Negotiation: Don’t be Afraid to Walk Away from a Bad Deal
It isn’t often that you’ll hear me talk positively about President Donald Trump and this article is certainly not meant to be political in nature nor supportive of President Donald Trump’s antics or politics. Last week, President Donald Trump took…
Red Alert: The European Union Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market is a Game Changer
If you operate a tube style platform such as YouTube, your world is about to change courtesy of the European Parliament. Less than a year after the GDPR became enforceable, Europe is at it again and this time tube sites…
Legal Sense: Tradeshow Etiquette, Part IV
Tradeshow season is back! Grab your suitcase, passport, and plane ticket and get ready for another action-packed adventure in numerous countries, cities and hotels. As the latest tradeshow season begins, it’s time for the next chapter in my continuing series…
The Legal Checkup, Part I
Dentists typically recommend that a person’s teeth be cleaned every six months and that oral x-rays be taken at least once every year. Internists recommend that a person receive a physical examination annually. Pets visit the veterinarian for vaccinations and…
Website Privacy Notice Law: Nevada Joins the Party
After years of preaching about the importance of website operators posting their privacy practices on their websites, another State has joined the party. Effective, October 1, 2017, Nevada law (known as Nevada SB 538) requires that operators of websites and…