AboutDan Pepper 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.
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.
Question I often tell 'buddies' that are looking to make a quick buck to stay the hell away from adult content. I state it is over saturated and difficult to make money when folks can grab a torrent client these days. As an attorney, you get paid based on your client's business. Are you seeing a decrease in revenue in this industry? My buddies assume because I am in IT that I can set up a site for them (heck no... especially since I do not live in CA).
Answer There is no question that piracy has hurt the industry, much like it has hurt the music industry. That being said, the industry still fares better in a down economy than most other businesses, and like other businesses, if you can provide a product or service better than others you can do well. There is always room for innovation, and I have some client with some very creative business models who are doing well. I also think there is also extremely strong upside in the mobile market.
