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Expert: - 7/6/2008


Question
Hi Dan, I'm interested in starting up a website featuring male solo videos filmed
in Massachusetts. Do you know if MA law is generally favorable to this? Also, do
you know of an attorney familiar with any applicable obscenity laws in the
Boston area?

Answer
You can view Massachusetts' obscenity laws at http://www.moralityinmedia.org/nolc/stateObscLaws/massachusetts.pdf  Whether your male solo videos would fall under MA's definition of obscene depends upon the specific nature of the content, the particular jurisdiction in MA you find yourself in, and whether you have local law enforcement who want to make an example of you.  I don't personally know any attorneys in MA that practice in this area, however my office works with individuals nationwide.  Feel free to contact me if you'd like.

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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

Publications
XBiz World AVN Online

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

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