Newsom Signs California Cyber Flashing Bill Into Law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, just signed into law a measure that prohibits “cyber flashing” and grants victims the ability to sue for economic and noneconomic damages. Senate Bill 53, known commonly as the FLASH Act, enters force on January 1, 2023, making Californi…
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Section 230 Faces New and Continuing Challenges
Section 230 Faces New and Continuing Challenges
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit recently upheld a controversial social media law mandating that social media platforms and influential technology companies refrain from discriminating against right-wing political viewpoints. “Today we reject the idea that corporations have…
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Welcome to Texas – No LGBTQ Books, Please
Welcome to Texas - No LGBTQ Books, Please
For all its reputation as a bastion of independence and liberty, Texas has become a hotbet of book bans and anti-sexual expression campaigns.
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FSC Files Amicus Briefs in Three FOSTA-Enabled Lawsuits
Free Speech Coalition Joins ACLU, CDT in Filing Amicus Briefs in Section 230 Cases — Free Speech Coalition
Free Speech Coalition, the trade and advocacy association for the adult industry, has joined civil rights and sex worker rights groups in filing “friend-of-the-court” briefs defending three platforms against FOSTA-enabled civil litigation. In each case, civil litigants are seeking damages from platf
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Amazon Bullied by UAE to Restrict LGBTQ+ Search
Amazon Bullied by UAE to Restrict LGBTQ+ Search
Amazon has been bullied into restricting their search results for all LGBTQ+ related products (including items like rainbow flags) by the United Arab Emirates as reported on by The Guardian. Bullied? If this makes you roll your eyes because you think Amazon is too big to be intimidated, read on. Man…
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FTC Rulemaking Targets “Commercial Surveillance” and Ad Tech
FTC Rulemaking Targets “Commercial Surveillance” and Ad Tech
The FTC is seeking public comment for its rulemaking process on commercial surveillance, data security and related issues.
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Want to Save Your Community? Make Porn Shops Move Further Away!
Want to Save Your Community? Make Porn Shops Move Further Away!
A bill under consideration in New Jersey would require adult shops to locate further away from churches, schools and residential areas.
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FTC Seeking Public Comment on Digital Ad Guidelines
FTC Seeking Public Comment on Digital Ad Guidelines
The FTC has opened a public comment period, seeking feedback for an update to the Commission’s digital advertising guidelines.
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Debate Over Sex Toy Regulation In Texas Revived After Uvalde
Debate Over Sex Toy Regulation In Texas Revived After Uvalde
In the wake of the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, the state’s regulation of sex toys - vs its lack of regulation of guns - is under scrutiny.
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Va. Republicans Sue Barnes & Noble Over ‘Obscene’ LGBTQ Books
Va. Republicans Sue Barnes & Noble Over ‘Obscene’ LGBTQ Books
A Virginia State Delegate has obtained a ruling from a judge who said there’s “probable cause” the books are obscene under state law.
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