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hey Dan....
first off since going thru 'an reading your answer i have been refocus and handling business pretty well... that being said...here is my question....

i recently started up my adult entertainment company, i deal with exotic dancers, escorts and those looking to be amateur pornstars or looking to get into the adult industry...but bout a week ago i held a interview with a young lady who said she was looking to get in the business...she turned out to be a undercover cop 'an took my ad on craigslist to be looking for i guess hookers...but anyway to make a long story short i didn't get arrested...but i was told that i could've been because i was basically on the boarderline of solicition....is that true? 'an if so, how can i avoid that? what kind of questions should i be asking?

any help with this would great be welcomed, I've been in this game a while (12yrs) 'an never been arrested or charge has a pimp or anything and would love to keep it that way

thanks
Harlem

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Harlem,

This is a very common concern, and an area in which I see people screwing up all the time.  It is important to focus on the First Amendment and free speech element of any advertisement for adult models, even though in most jurisdictions there is still an inherent risk.

Since I cannot give legal advice over these boards, feel free to contact me through my website (www.adultwebsitelawyer.com) for more information on this issue.

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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

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 2257Sentry, one of the industry's leading 18 USC 2257 custodian 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

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XBiz World AVN Online

Education/Credentials
BA in Political Science, JD (law degree)

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