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Hi Dan,

I'm just about ready to graduate college and I'm considering law school (although we'll have to see how the LSAT goes first#. I'm really interested in the type of work you do with freedom of speech and pornography laws. Although I'm a ways away from applying, I'm curious what schools are the best when it comes to freedom of speech laws #would it simply be the best constitutional law programs?) and what types of cases you handle.

Thanks,

Sean

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Sean,

I believe some of the law schools in the UC system have good con law programs, however many law schools have pretty robust programs in this area.  You might find this site helpful in your research as well:  http://www.ilrg.com/

Keep in mind that in the adult law area, intellectual property, contract, tort, and criminal law all are important elements to understand.  Good luck!

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Dan Pepper

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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.

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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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