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The U.S. Supreme Court has spoken—or rather, remained silent. On June 30, the SCOTUS declined to hear a constitutional challenge against Georgia’s so-called “sex trafficking prevention tax,” leaving...
Senators seek to redefine “obscenity” — and that’s not good news for anything...
The adult nightclub industry’s right to exist hangs on a thread — a thread provided by the First Amendment’s right to “free expression.” But “obscenity” is not protected by the First Amendment, and two...
Why the EXPO’s “Club Operator on Trial” legal session is one you can’t afford...
“Get your head out of your ass. Big or small, East or West, if you own a club, you will eventually be sued.” - EXPO 2025 “Club Operator On Trial” legal panelist Gary Edinger
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From the legal trenches … Part 2 of the EXPO 2024 Legal Panel
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From the legal trenches … The EXPO 2024 Legal Panel
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“No under 21” laws in Florida face legal challenge from clubs
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Big victory for ‘gig workers’ in California – what does it mean for clubs?
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Hall of Fame industry attorney Clyde DeWitt passes after battle with cancer
The lifetime First Amendment crusader passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024.
ED Industry News by Larry Kaplan
Editor's Note: This story will appear in print in the ED May issue.
C
lyde DeWitt, a pioneering attorney in...
FLSA rule change could be a Game Changer
ED Legal News by Larry Kaplan
In continuation of a previous story on ExoticDancer.com, and in conversation with California labor attorney Devon M. Lyon of Lyon Legal, P.C, ED’s Legal Correspondent, Larry Kaplan, provides timely...
FLSA RULE CHANGE COULD BE A GAME-CHANGER FOR ADULT CLUBS
New rule regarding the Fair Labor Standards Act could affect classification for dancers as independent contractors.
Legal News by Larry Kaplan
On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a rule addressing worker classification...
Second Circuit rules on important ‘arbitration’ case
In recent decades, courts nationwide have grappled with various aspects of arbitrating disputes between workers and companies. A recent decision—Brown v. Peregrine Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Rick's Cabaret New York—addresses a pivotal issue: whether an...
Bad news for Cali clubs: California Supreme Court upholds right to sue
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(Note: This story appears in the September 2023...
NLRB decision makes “independent contractor” classification more problematic
ED Legally Speaking: The new legal decision will make it more challenging to classify dancers as independent contractors.
(Note: This story appears in the September 2023 issue of ED Magazine)
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he ongoing legal battle over independent contractor...
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