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Expert: - 5/20/2011


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First, thank you for taking the time to look over my question. I'm not sure if this is within your area of expertise, but I am very intersted in starting and running an upscale escort/stripper service. The business will operate in the Las Vegas area.

I would like to make it clear to both the customers and workers that sexual activities are not what is being paid for and that the company will not tolerate such things if brought to our attention. Legally speaking what would I have to do to protect myself and my company from potential legal problems that could result from a 'bad apple' or two.

I know these businesses exist, but are they really legal? Do the authorities often go after such companies? Given the adult nature of the business, what steps should be taken before starting?

Thanks once again for your time.

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Kevin,

Thanks for your question.  Note that I cannot provide legal advice in this forum, but will tell you that you need to be very, very careful with this type of business.

Having their clear agreements in place with the strippers, and strict monitoring is vital.  Authorities WILL investigate these types of businesses, and sting operations are set up all the time.  

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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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