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Adult Film/Expert Profile
Expertise
Lawyer representing adult industry businesses and entertainers, and can answer questions related to:
How to start an adult film business or adult website LEGALLY.
What laws to be concerned about with getting into the adult entertainment industry.
What terms and conditions do you need on your adult website.
How to comply with 18 USC 2257 - the federal record keeping requirements.
What forms and agreements do you need for models and crew.
How to deal with copyright and trademark laws.
Before asking your question, I recommend visiting adultwebsitelawyer.com and requesting a copy of the Top 6 Considerations of Starting an Adult Entertainment Business. You may find your question answered there.
I ALSO DO NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS FROM MALES INTERESTED IN STARRING IN ADULT FILMS.
Experience in the area
I have been practicing law since 1994, and have represented numerous businesses and entertainers in the adult entertainment industry as the managing member of Pepper Law Group, LLC, at adultwebsitelawyer.com. My firm also operates one of the industry's leading 2257 record keeping services for producers of adult content.
Organizations
Free Speech Coalition, Frequent speaker at adult industry events including the Internext Expo and Exxxotica New York; interviewed in AVN Online; regular contributor to XBiz World
Publications
XBiz World AVN Online
Education/Credentials
BA in Political Science, JD (law degree)
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| omar | 02/06/12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | |
| Lily | 12/13/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Victor | 11/27/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Scott | 10/07/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you again for taking the time ..... |
| Jharna | 09/21/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks dear also help me if possible ..... |
Recent Answers from Dan Pepper
2012-02-09 complicated issue on legally operating:
Ashlie, This is an enormously risky venture, and could easily be considered prostitution, especially since you are creating a video record of the session. I would NOT recommend setting it up as you've
2012-01-31 Porn Industry for men:
Omar, Getting into the porn business as a male is very difficult, and there is no place to "apply." You may want to consider picking up Ray West's guide here
2012-01-26 Scout Talent in PA:
Thomas, Like many areas in adult entertainment law, it depends. I can't give specific legal advice in this forum, so if you'd like to discuss your specific situation in more detail, feel free to contact
2012-01-10 Australian run website hosted in USA:
Alvis, Thanks for your questions. Unfortunately, you are asking for specific legal advice which I cannot provide in this forum. I would be happy to discuss these questions with you directly if you'd
2012-01-08 2257 regulations and tubesites.:
Rob, Aside from 2257 concerns, your bigger problem is that your planned filming probably violates Iowa's pandering statute (which you can view here: http://prostitution.procon.org/view.background-resource
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