Free Speech Coalition
FSC Releases Policy Statement Regarding Proposed Utah Censorship Bill
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has released a policy statement regarding Utah's proposed censorship legislation mandating labeling of "pornographic" material.
XBIZ 2020: Day 3 Enlightens With Legal, Business Wisdom
After a raucous Winter Wonderland party the previous evening, XBIZ 2020 attendees bustled about and guzzled steaming coffee at the Sunset Lounge of the posh West Hollywood Andaz to perk up for an illuminating Day 3. And for the first panel that bright morning, a veritable who's who of legal eagles flocked to the spacious Studio 4 to present "The Legal Landscape: A 2020 Preview."
FSC Leadership Conference to Focus on 2020's Hot-Button Legal Issues
The potentially sweeping effects of California’s new AB5 contractor law and the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) on adult businesses and workers will be a prime focus for the Free Speech Coalition this Thursday at the 2020 XBIZ Show in West Hollywood.
California Consumer Privacy Act Now in Effect, Adult Businesses Seek to Comply
Enacted in 2018, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), is now in effect, creating new consumer rights relating to the access, deletion and sharing of personal information collected by businesses about the state’s consumers.
Lance Hart Wins FSC Board Run-Off Election
Lance Hart has won the run-off campaign for the seventh seat on the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) 2020-21 Board of Directors.
FSC to Host Annual Leadership Conference at XBIZ 2020
The Free Speech Coalition will host an exclusive leadership conference coinciding with the 2020 XBIZ Show in Los Angeles, where it will bring in speakers from outside of the industry to provide fresh insights on issues affecting those within it.
FSC Releases AB5 Guide, Independent Contractor Tests
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has released two instructional guides for helping adult performers navigate the new AB5 law.
FSC Issues 'Gonorrhea Advisory' to Industry Talent
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) issued an industry-wide "gonorrhea advisory" to industry talent this morning.
FSC Reveals Election Results, Runoff for 1 Seat
The recent election campaign for the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) 2020-21 Board of Directors has produced a runoff for one of its seven open seats.
Voting for FSC Board of Directors Closes Sunday Night
Voting closes Sunday night at 11:59 p.m. (PST) for seven open seats on the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) 2020-21 Board of Directors.
FSC Performer Advocate Lotus Lain Offers PASS Explainer
The Free Speech Coalition's Industry Relations Advocate, Lotus Lain, has released a helpful tutorial explaining how to log into the PASS (Performer Availability Screening Services) to check on their testing status.
FSC Announces Partnership Adding 2,000 PASS Test Locations Nationwide
In an unprecedented decision since the establishment of the PASS protocols for adult industry talent testing, trade association the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) — the system's overseer — has announced a new partnership with a network of labs that will vastly expand the number of blood draw centers nationwide.
Nominations for FSC Board of Directors Now Open
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has opened nominations for seats on its 2020 Board of Directors.
ManyVids' Bella French, Nalpac's Steve Craig Join FSC Board
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) today welcomed ManyVids CEO Bella French and Nalpac CEO Steve Craig to its Board of Directors.
Nevada Sex Workers Denounce FOSTA's 'Attack' on Their Rights, Safety
Las Vegas Sun published an article yesterday interviewing sex workers and advocates about how FOSTA has endangered them and put them at the mercy of “sex traffickers and pimps.”
FSC: Performer Caught With Forged PASS Test During Exxxotica New Jersey
The Free Speech Coalition has issued a statement regarding the attempted use of a forged PASS test this past weekend during Exxxotica New Jersey.
FSC Releases Statement on GirlsDoPorn Case
The Free Speech Coalition has issued a statement regarding the GirlsDoPorn case which resulted in federal sex trafficking charges against the owner and three employees.
Cal/OSHA Votes to Create Advisory Committee to Examine Adult Production Sets
The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (Cal/OSHA) “voted unanimously today to create an advisory committee because of workplace violence concerns,” reported Alana Evans, President of the Adult Performers Actors Guild (APAG), who attended the meeting.
FSC Selects Michelle L. LeBlanc as New Executive Director
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has chosen Michelle L. LeBlanc to lead the organization as their new executive director.
Lance Hart to Lead Self-Defense Class for Adult Biz on Sunday
Lance Hart is reminding local industry colleagues that he is leading a self-defense class Sunday in Las Vegas sponsored by Lance Hart Studios, Free Speech Coalition (FSC) and WoodRocket and taught by Citizens Defense Research (CDR).