LOS ANGELES — The judge assigned to preside over the beginning of the massive civil lawsuit against MindGeek, which will hinge on complex issues of third-party uploaded content on online platforms, Section 230 liability and internet moderation, is 84-year-old Consuelo Bland Marshall, appointed by Jimmy Carter in 1980.

Judge Marshall graduated from law school in 1961, was an active judge for 25 years between 1980 and 2005, and assumed “senior status” in 2005.

Senior Judges are occasionally called back from this form of “semi-retirement” to hear cases.

The assignment to the MindGeek case, which involves complex internet moderation matters and situations that occurred after Judge Marshall became a “senior judge,” was posted today on legal information site PACER.

For XBIZ coverage about the MindGeek case, click here.

Main Image: Judge Consuelo Bland Marshall at a public event five years ago, in 2016.

LOS ANGELES — Social sharing app qrush has announced they “closed up shop” effective today and will redirect their traffic to Loyalfans.com.

Its models and users are invited to utilize the Loyalfans platform going forward; existing qrush creators can find additional details about migrating to Loyalfans here.

qrush creators, a rep explained, “will get the benefit of Loyalfans’ innovative and diverse features including one-on-one calls, direct messaging, a searchable video store, mini Cameo-like customs via shout outs, livestreaming, superlative support and service and more.”

Loyalfans’ Co-Founder Eduard A. Braileanu said his company is “so pleased to extend a warm welcome to all qrush creators and fans. Our platform welcomes all content creators with open arms, and we are so excited to offer our personalized support, service and vision to all qrush creators — welcome to the fam.”

A qrush spokesperson expressed confidence that their creators and fans are in good hands with Loyalfans.

“We did not take the decision to close qrush lightly, and we realized that our creators and fans will have even more meaningful experiences on Loyalfans,” they said. “Loyalfans is known for its innovative yet stable functionality and excellent support. We know that every qrush user and creator will be treated like gold on Loyalfans.”

Loyalfans said they “plan to leverage the qrush brand with a repurposed, mainstream approach in the future.”

Visit Loyalfans online and on Twitter.

LAS VEGAS — Alex Coal stars in all-girl scenes from Girlsway and Girlfriends Films and a B/G/G tryst for Nubile Films.

This Sunday marks the release of “Are U.F.O Real?” from Girlsway. The scene features Coal as an anthropologist and a space alien who has been studying her neighbors Bunny Colby and Jezabel Vessir. Wanting to help with Colby’s and Vessir’s marital issues, Coal seduces Colby.

“I love working with Girlsway, and this script was a lot of fun. Where else would you see me doubling as an anthropologist and space alien?” Coal said. “You definitely need to watch this scene and join Girlsway if you’re not already a member.”

The member-exclusive scene can be found here.

Her second scene is collected in “The Pleasure Principal” from Nubile Films, a Christmas-themed tryst featuring Kiara Cole along with Codey Steele. The scene involves hot cocoa, lingerie as gifts and a threeway under the tree, and can be found here.

The performer’s third new release comes from Girlfriends Films and is collected in “Lesbian Triangles 37.” Coal plays a therapist who decides to help one of her patients, Alexia Anders, in the bedroom. For box art, a trailer and additional information, click here.

Follow Alex Coal on Twitter and find her premium social media and other links here.

LOS ANGELES — Jillian Janson stars in the latest fantasy from VR Bangers, “Stepdad for a Day.”

This scenario places the viewer in the role of Janson’s new stepfather. “You have just started living together and she has prepared something special for your first Father’s Day,” noted a rep. “She has never had any good relations with her real father, so she is not too confident in this matter — yet she wants to surprise you and thank you for being such a decent guy for her.”

“Are you ready for her little surprise party?” the rep added.

“First, we created a VR porn parody to celebrate Mother’s Day 2021, and now we are here to give something to all the dads,” producer Ivan Harbakon said.

“Stepdad for a Day” can be viewed here.

For the latest updates, follow Jillian Janson and VR Bangers on Twitter.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Brock Cooper, Edward Masyn, Ruben Slikk and XBIZ “Male Performer of the Year” Ramon Nomar topline the collection “Men 3” from male-focused studio SeeHimFuck.com.

Eliza Eves, Indica Flower and Val Steele fill out the cast under the direction of Johnny Robbins.

The cocksmen are “treated like royalty, serviced and pleasured by gorgeous ladies,” teased a rep. “All the familiar fan-favorites are included, each experiencing the joys of armpit-licking, toe sucking, and of course, long, deep, passionate rimjobs.”

A rep noted the company “couldn’t be prouder to share this with fans or happier with how ‘Vol. 3’ turned out. Don’t miss this one.”

Click here for box art and additional details; follow SeeHimFuck online and on Twitter.

In related news, SeeHimFuck recently released “Young Men 3.”

LOS ANGELES — Nikki Delano has announced a sale for the Fleshlight based on her derrière, known as the Fantastica. The sale kicked off today and runs through Sunday with a 15% discount using the code “Backdoor.”

“There’s nothing hotter than my Fleshlight toys, and my fans can’t get enough of both of them,” Delano enthused. “They rarely go on sale, so get your own Fantastica before the sale ends.”

The Fantastica can be purchased here; Delano’s Fuego Fleshlight is also available.

Follow Nikki Delano on Twitter and OnlyFans.

WASSERBILLIG, Luxembourg — pjur has announced the placement of more than 50 banners in brick-and-mortar stores touting its “More Love” campaign using the colors of the rainbow, during Pride Month, to symbolize “diversity with regards to a fulfilled sex life.”

The initiative kicked off with a “More Love” window display for the Museum of Sex in New York. “The campaign puts love in the spotlight. Everyone deserves love. Everyone should have the freedom to create the love life they want. Love should be freely definable, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, relationship status, preferences or abilities,” noted a rep.

The campaign also marks the launch of pjur Original Rainbow Edition with a label design symbolizing “love, acceptance and tolerance.”

“‘More Love’ is off to a colorful start in the United States,” the rep said. “We are happy about the many shop windows that shine in rainbow colors and support the launch of the pjur Original Rainbow Edition in the U.S. in the best possible way.”

Visit pjur.com/loveislove for additional details and follow the company on Twitter.

NETHERLANDS — Pleasure product brand Biird, makers of Obii, a silicone clitoral stimulator discreetly concealed as a mood lamp, have offered a series of tips to help customers “enjoy a playful and orgasmic summer.”

“Summer is the precise moment to take a real pause, and to reconnect with ourselves. In order to guide you, Obii is one of the best ‘pleasure birds’ you will find on your night table. Its unique pressure waves and its four vibrating modes lead you to discover best your body and your intimate pleasure,” a rep explained. “With its unique suction system, Obii will be your best friend to run through solo pleasure roads.”

The rep noted Obii combines “lovely curves, colors and, last but not least, has a very soft texture which make this sex toy all the charming needed when you want to enjoy a solo play. Perhaps you are not aware but this ‘little bird’ is the first in its proper category to have won a Red Dot Award Design for its outline.”

“Did you know that your nose can be a good test for knowing if the sex toy you’re looking at is a good one? Bring the toy to your nose and you will know if you will like it on your clit,” the rep explained.

The Biird reps also encouraged regular meditation.

“In order to pursue your pleasure wave, Obii is great to enjoy in a relaxing atmosphere with dim lighting where you can easily feel your inner self,” the rep said. “Our secret: you can use Obii as a bedside lamp or even as a dim light lamp for all kind of relaxing exercises. The light on Obi’s charging cradle gently immerses you in an intimate, calm and relaxing atmosphere. The right way to meditate, to reconnect with yourself and to feel the good vibes that your little Biird thinks you always deserve.”

Finally, the rep said, “shoo the din and the hubbub of the city… let the calm shine in your life for a moment. Pleasure with Obii is whisper quiet, and our little love bird will become your new summer partner. Its whispering is so quietly that you can hear every birds chirping outside. On vacation, at home, with friends treat yourself in complete silent atmosphere.”

Biird has also partnered with the nonprofit One Tree Planted to have one tree planted for every Obii sold.

Visit Biird online and on Twitter.

NEW YORK — Mistress Marley, aka the Chocolate Domme, makes a special guest appearance on the latest episode of the Fuse.tv series “Sex Sells” to school host WeezyWTF about financial domination, or “findom.”

“In findom, most of the time Dommes take whatever tribute they can get from the sub because it’s a gesture of gratitude and appreciation,” she explained, and added that that her subs “enjoy the psychological aspect of the shared transaction.”

“It’s more like, ‘I’m really giving my money to someone I will probably never meet or doesn’t care about me’ and that’s like the whole kink — that’s where they get off,” she continued. “You have some subs that don’t necessarily want to see your face — they like the mystery.”

“The sky’s the limit in findom,” added Marley.

A rep noted Marley “often gets together at ATMs with ‘pay pigs’ for ‘cash meets’ to give her subs a thrill, and that she currently has a collection of more than 950 subscribers who vie for her personal services via Patreon.”

Find the full episode of “Sex Sells” at Fuse.tv.

In related news, the rep noted Marley is “proud of her supportive networking collective Black Domme Sorority and instructional site Sexcademy, which she offers as a welcoming space for Women of Color to come together and assist them in creating business opportunities in the industry for themselves.”

Follow Mistress Marley on Twitter and find all of her premium social media linkage here.

NEW YORK — Shannon Lee Heyer, producer of “The SDR Show,” recently celebrated her birthday with a special dance courtesy of Centerfold Features.

The agency provided a beefy dancer, Apollo, who resembled Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. “He was the perfect specimen of a man,” Heyer recalled about her gift. “I was more than surprised.”

The birthday dance clip can be found on YouTube.

The entire episode, which features guest comedians Mike Vecchione, Josh Adam Meyers and Matty Jesterskulls alongside hosts Ralph Sutton and Big Jay Oakerson, can be viewed here.

Find Centerfold Features online and follow Shannon Lee Heyer and “The SDR Show” on Twitter for updates.