Corey Silverstein

Prague, Czech Republic (July 28, 2025) Corey Silverstein, the founding member of Silverstein Legal, is pleased to announce that he will be attending and presenting at TES Prague 2025. The TES Prague show takes place from September 11th through September 14th in Prague, Czech Republic at the Vienna House by Wyndham Diplomat Prague. “I am thrilled to be traveling to the other side of the globe for this incredible event. TES tradeshows are always some of the best events in the world and it’s an honor to have the opportunity to interact with so many incredible people in a short…

On July 8, 2025, just days before enforcement was set to begin, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit vacated the Federal Trade Commission’s “Click-to-Cancel” Rule — officially known as the Rule Concerning Subscriptions and Other Negative Option Plans. The court’s decision came in response to consolidated petitions challenging the rule’s scope, legality, and procedural underpinnings. While the rule faced several lines of attack, the Eighth Circuit ruled decisively on procedural grounds, holding that the FTC failed to conduct the required preliminary regulatory analysis after underestimating the rule’s economic impact. Specifically, the FTC initially claimed the rule would…

On April 28, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed S. 146, the TAKE IT DOWN Act, following unanimous Senate approval in February. The bill, formally titled Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes On Websites and Networks, now heads to President Donald Trump's desk for signature, where it is expected to become law with strong bipartisan support and endorsement from First Lady Melania Trump. This landmark legislation addresses the growing harms posed by both authentic and synthetic nonconsensual intimate images (NCII). It establishes new criminal penalties and imposes civil obligations on online platforms to swiftly remove…

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision today in TikTok Inc. v. Garland, affirming the constitutionality of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (“the Act”). The ruling, delivered per curiam, has significant implications for social media platforms and national security law, particularly concerning foreign-controlled entities operating in the United States. Case Summary The Act prohibits the operation of foreign adversary-controlled applications in the U.S. without a qualified divestiture. TikTok, owned by China-based ByteDance Ltd., challenged the Act, arguing that it violated the First Amendment rights of the company and its users. Petitioners also contested the Act’s…

Dear Valued Clients, On October 16, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the finalization of the "Click-to-Cancel" Rule, an amendment to the Negative Option Rule designed to make it easier for consumers to cancel recurring subscriptions and memberships. Most provisions of the final rule will go into effect 180 days after its publication in the Federal Register. As your trusted legal advisors, Silverstein Legal is committed to keeping you informed about regulatory changes that may impact your operations. This new rule has significant implications for businesses offering subscription services, including those in the adult entertainment industry. Key Provisions of…

Reach out today to set your appointment with #websiteattorney in Portugal! Cyberspace (February 6, 2024) - Website Attorney Corey Silverstein, the driving force behind WebsiteAttorney.com is pleased to announce that he will be attending TES 2024, as well as share his TES 2024 speaking lineup. The European Summit – aka TES Affiliate Conference – happens from February 23 - 26, 2024 at The Oitavos Hotel in Cascais, Portugal. Silverstein’s speaking events are scheduled for the 25th and the 26th.  First up is the “Annual Legal Update – The Biggest Issues of 2024 (Age Verification & More...),” slated for February 25, from 11:00…

WIRED’s Amanda Hoover recently wrote an article discussing Mastodon’s sudden growth, in light of Elon Musk’s recent purchase of Twitter and Twitter users’ apparent frustration with the Twitter platform. As part of this must-read article, Amanda Hoover interviewed internet attorney Corey Silverstein to discuss the legal concerns Mastodon users [instances] must pay attention to. The full article can be read here. Electronic Frontier Foundation’s legal director, Corynne McSherry was also interviewed for this story. Electronic Frontier Foundation’s legal director, Corynne McSherry was also interviewed for this story. Website attorney, Corey Silverstein continues to advise anyone operating any type of social media presence to ensure that…

On November 23, 2022, Andres Gutierrez of CBS News Detroit released an important story discussing the 600% increase in school threats. Among those interviewed for this story were, criminal defense attorney Corey Silverstein, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard, and Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald. Attorney Corey Silverstein has represented individuals accused and charged with making alleged school threats and during this interview, he discussed the problems with minors not being psychologically developed enough to understand the consequences of their actions and their complete lack of education when it comes to the lifetime implications of poor decision making. This is a…

Join Corey Silverstein for seminar events and schedule an on-site appointment to meet with the industry’s top legal mind! Cyberspace (June 22, 2022) - Corey Silverstein, the driving force behind Silverstein Legal is pleased to announce his post-COVID return to The European Summit Affiliate Conferences (TES). Silverstein will lend his expertise and insights during multiple TES events. Attendees can also schedule an on-site appointment with Silverstein during the show. TES is happening from August 22 - 25 at the Vienna House Diplomat Hotel in Prague, Czech Republic. Register here. Silverstein is returning as a sponsor for the show and will…

First Amendment Attorney Corey Silverstein will appear LIVE on KCAA Radio on Monday, October 12, 2020 at 7:15pm EST. Prominent First Amendment Attorney Corey Silverstein has accepted an invitation to appear LIVE on the popular ‘For the People’ radio show on KCAA Radio on Monday, October 12, 2020 at 7:15pm EST. Judge Herb Dodell and his co-host Gary Garver will be talking with 1st amendment lawyer Corey Silverstein about the 1st amendment, in light of the alleged plot to kidnap Michigan’s Governor, Gretchen Whitmer. Free speech and protests are a hot subject and this is a can’t miss episode of…