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About Dan Pepper
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Expertise
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.


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 www.adultwebsitelawyer.com.

Organizations
Free Speech Coalition, Past speaker at the Internext Expo, interviewed in AVN Online

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

   

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Confused on the Legal8/28/2008Jim Boyd
  Q: Hey Jim In a recent answer you said ‘It is not illegal to produce porn outside of CA, it is just not ...
  A: First of all, I am NOT the person who made this statement, nor have I ever made a statement even ...
Location, Women in place no production ?8/27/2008Charles Taylor
  Q: I have a beautiful location, 12 women and a website going for me. I need help putting these girls ...
  A: stay away from production....its cost too much, people want to see content for FREE now......and ...
Porn VS. Adult video8/27/2008Dan Pepper
  Q: I was thinking about tapping into the adult video films and had a few questions I could not find ...
  A: There are a few inaccuracies in your question. It is not illegal to produce porn outside of CA, it ...
VA/DC/MD8/27/2008Dan Pepper
  Q: I want start producing adult films in either VA/DC/MD. Is it legal in any of these states? It's hard ...
  A: Rob, If you check some of my earlier answers, you'll see my explanation on this. In a nutshell, ...
USC Title 18 Section 2257 -- Website visitors?8/25/2008Jim Boyd
  Q: In the context of "USC Title 18 Section 2257," do visitors to a website have anything to worry about ...
  A: In reality, there are no "exemptions" under these Laws and ALL sites are required to comply with ...
legal8/25/2008Dan Pepper
  Q: my question is not about production but legal representation. i am in california and i am sesoned in ...
  A: Derrick, I don't like to publicize the distributors' names, since I respect their integrity, and ...
USC Title 18 Section 2257 -- Website visitors?8/25/2008Jim Boyd
  Q: In the context of "USC Title 18 Section 2257," do visitors to a website have anything to worry about ...
  A: Do not let yourself be fooled into thinking there is a loophole. ALL sites are required by Federal ...
Porn Offer8/24/2008Charles Taylor
  Q: Im a gay pornstar but this isn't a question about the gay porn industry. I just wanted to know if ...
  A: Over the last few years the internet has provided a brand new outlet for people who in the past had ...
Startup in Washington8/24/2008Dan Pepper
  Q: I would like to start my own specialty website based out of Everett, Washington. I was wondering if ...
  A: You have numerous legal considerations, and as I tell EVERYONE, if you get into this business ...
I want to be porn star8/23/2008Dan Pepper
  Q: I'm Reem (girl) from Kuwait. I'm 19 years old . I going to live in America next month . My dream is ...
  A: Reem, You should find a good agency that can assist you. You can find list of agencies at websites ...
website8/22/2008Dan Pepper
  Q: I was wondering how to start a website like sublimedirectory, or ampland, that basically links ...
  A: These sites act as affiliates to the adult sites, which pay out percentages of sign-ups to ...
Filming overseas8/19/2008Dan Pepper
  Q: We are a small group who would have all the equipment and the capital to shoot adult material. We ...
  A: In short, the answer is yes - there is lots of non-U.S. content being distributed in the U.S. every ...
How to audition8/19/2008Dan Pepper
  Q: I am interested in trying out for an adult film, but do not know where to go or how to sign up for ...
  A: Some companies do have open casting calls or auditions, but it is pretty uncommon. These are usually ...
porn actor8/19/2008Dan Pepper
  Q: i live in usa and how to become a porn actor in united states of america.
  A: It's not easy. I recommend reading this article: http://www.xbiz.com/articles/96185, and consider ...
website creation in CA8/18/2008Dan Pepper
  Q: I'm looking to start my own adult website with original content. I'm aware of all the talent ...
  A: There are permits required to shoot adult films in CA, and they are typically obtained by the city ...
commercial space8/16/2008Dan Pepper
  Q: I want to rent commercial space in NH and have live dancers for a website with chat and video. ...
  A: Stacy, Unfortunately I cannot provide legal advice on these boards. I can direct you to ...
quick question8/15/2008Jim Boyd
  Q: i am a very attractive black female and am looking to get into the adult industry. what are some ...
  A: The only Agency that I am aware of that specializes in working with African-American performers ...
my first interview8/13/2008Jim Boyd
  Q: i am scheduled to have an interview soon for adult sex video. i was asked if i wanted to audition, ...
  A: NO this is NOT normal! Far too often, unscrupulous individuals pretend to be “talent scouts” for ...
Male porstarns too close contact8/12/2008Charles Taylor
  Q: I am researching a book about the porn culture and would like to know what male actors feel when ...
  A: I cant really help you with that one since I have very limited experience in those ...
making porn8/12/2008Jim Boyd
  Q: I am a plus size woman that wants to get into the industry what should I do?
  A: There is in fact a modest market for full figured women.I would suggest you start by contacting a ...
getting into adult film8/12/2008Jim Boyd
  Q: I am 22 years old and I am looking into doing some adult films. I consider myself to be very ...
  A: There is in fact a modest market for full figured women; however, I am not aware of any companies ...
Shooting content in hotel rooms8/10/2008Dan Pepper
  Q: I shoot solo girl content only, photos and video clips. No guys or girl/girl. My question is, ...
  A: Dee - my sense is that the risk would be relatively low of consequences beyond getting kicked out, ...
Launching an Adult Video Website8/10/2008Dan Pepper
  Q: I'm trying to launch an online adult video website but am concerned about basing our operations in ...
  A: Mark, My law firm assists adult filmmakers across the country, so I'd be happy to chat with you. ...
Shooting content in hotel rooms8/10/2008Dan Pepper
  Q: I shoot solo girl content only, photos and video clips. No guys or girl/girl. My question is, ...
  A: You do run certain risks by not getting the express permission of the property owner when doing ...
porn...it rocks!!8/6/2008Robert Riley
  Q: Alright, so, I'm an intelligent female, I live in Vancouver Canada, and would like to know what the ...
  A: com. Unfortunately, I am not able to provide you with the specific advice that you are seeking. ...
Florida Laws8/5/2008Dan Pepper
  Q: I've looked over a lot of questions on this site pertaining to State Laws and noticed that one of ...
  A: Yes, it is true that California is the only state in which it is settled law that the production of ...
Partner and I want to become perfomers as a cpl8/5/2008Jim Boyd
  Q: Inquiring how me and my gf can become performers on a website, like webcam performance and such. We ...
  A: I would suggest you contact my friends at Video Secrets. Their webcam site ...
getting started.8/2/2008Jim Boyd
  Q: I NEED TO GET INTO PORN. i know you heard this so many times, but i live in New York and i have no ...
  A: First off ... You need to understand that there are literally thousands of men waiting in line to ...
getting started.8/1/2008Dan Pepper
  Q: I NEED TO GET INTO PORN. i know you heard this so many times, but i live in New York and i have no ...
  A: I can tell you that having 9" in your pants is not enough. Acting in this business is nothing that ...
Can I perform in porn I produced?8/1/2008Jim Boyd
  Q: Basically I live in LA so the "only in california thing" is covered... I understand the record ...
  A: There are no legal issues that would prevent you from performing in your own productions providing, ...
Stae id?7/31/2008Jim Boyd
  Q: I am a adult fetish model here in Canada, very new in the industry, less then a year. I have my own ...
  A: It's a problem because of the U.S. Federal Laws that govern the production of Adult Material. ...
18-year-old girl7/30/2008Charles Taylor
  Q: I'm a teen girl who was surfing the internet and came across this website: ...
  A: Most girls that get a “single” or Solo-girl” site are special towards the adult industry. Not too ...
Plus Size7/28/2008Dan Pepper
  Q: Ok well i am 21,white and a plus size woman and have always been intrested in the porn industry, i ...
  A: Of course! There is porn for every niche you can think of. The industry is more difficult and less ...
adult films7/27/2008Jim Boyd
  Q: Jim, thanks for your fantastic site. i have a question. is it still illegal to film adult movies in ...
  A: You have a couple of different question here so I’ll address them separately. Q: Is it illegal to ...
don't know where to start7/26/2008Jim Boyd
  Q: I am 20 yrs old.I love sex and have a nice body.I want to do porn as a boost just to get my finances ...
  A: I would suggest you start by contacting a few reputable Adult Talent Agencies and speaking to them ...
Actress fees7/25/2008Jim Boyd
  Q: How do you work out what actress and actors are to be paid
  A: It’s open to quite a bit of negotiation and will vary greatly depending on the popularity and ...
Some help please..7/25/2008Charles Taylor
  Q: I want to know, because I have to friends that are interested in the porn industry, ( 1 girl 1 guy ...
  A: While it really seems like a totally good idea on paper….this is just another relevantly easy ...
First Shoot7/24/2008Dan Pepper
  Q: We are a newly formed european production company about to go into our first set of filming. however ...
  A: Dave, European law can differ greatly from the laws in the U.S. in this area, so I am not qualified ...
Getting into adult film7/23/2008Jim Boyd
  Q: I have asked before and followed the advice giving which with any good adventure led to more things ...
  A: No…you are definitely NOT being too careful. In fact, I feel you should be quite pleased with ...
Adult amateur content for web distribution (approx prices and reqiured papers)7/23/2008Dan Pepper
  Q: I plan to start producing amateur POV-style adult content with a small crew of people, - just 3-4 ...
  A: If it is illegal to produce this content in your country, then presumably any contracts you have ...

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