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FSC’s Duke Faces Off With ICM’s Lawley, Feminist Susan Cole

This morning’s radio debate between Free Speech Coalition Executive Director Diane Duke, ICM Registry CEO Stuart Lawley and Canadian feminist Susan Cole over .XXX is available now on the CBC website.

FSC Anti-Piracy Initiative Documents 287M Views on Tube Sites

The Free Speech Coalition says its Anti-Piracy Action Program (APAP) has documented about 287 million views on 1,700 tube site videos identified with its spidering software.

AIM Healthcare Foundation Benefit Is Tonight

Larry Flynt and celebrity poker players will gather tonight for a charity Texas Hold 'Em poker event to benefit the AIM Healthcare Foundation.

FSC Uses High Court Ruling to Support 2257 Case

The Free Speech Coalition filed a motion that it hopes will help with its pending case against 2257.

FSC Anti-Piracy PSA Videos Now on YouTube

The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) today released two anti-piracy public service announcement videos that can be seen on YouTube.

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Pirates Beware!

At the XBIZ LA conference last month, Free Speech Coalition proudly introduced the FSC Anti-Piracy Action Program, or APAP. After more than a year of developing the program with industry producers, mainstream entertainment companies and technology experts, we can offer content producers an affordable option for protecting their content and pursuing action against infringing websites.

Diane Duke ·

Obscenity Prosecutions Should Be Expanded, Hatch Says

Sen. Orrin Hatch went on the offensive against commercial pornography, saying the government should step in and expand obscenity prosecutions.

FSC Explains APAP Software at the Phoenix Forum

Saturday’s Free Speech Coalition presentation of its Anti-Piracy Action Program at The Phoenix Forum drew a curious and lively crowd.

FSC to Present Anti-Piracy Seminar at The Phoenix Forum

The Free Speech Coalition will present its Anti-Piracy Action Program (APAP) seminar at The Phoenix Forum on Saturday from 1-2:30pm.

FSC: Members Were Harmed by 2257 Inspections

Several FSC members indeed have been subjected to FBI inspections, the trade group said in a motion to amend its complaint. The government, in court papers, said otherwise.

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Will 2257 Legislation Continue? What You Need to Know

How much money has your company spent on complying with 2257 regulations? Most likely it has wasted thousands of dollars a year on attorney’s fees, staffing, software, and record storage in order to comply with a law that goes much further to protect government bureaucracy than children.

Diane Duke ·

Free Speech Coalition Shoots Antipiracy PSA Videos

Using a cast of adult performers ranging from Ron Jeremy to Joanna Angel, the Free Speech Coalition shot two antipiracy public service video announcements here Monday night.

FSC Responds to Cal/OSHA's Vote

The FSC released a statement Thursday in response to CalOSHA’s unanimous vote to approve an advisory committee to consider regulating the adult industry.

FSC to Attend CalOSHA Meeting on Industry Safety

The Free Speech Coalition and its adult industry stakeholders will attend a meeting next week of the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health standards (CalOSHA) board, the organization announced yesterday.

The Star Factory Shows Support for FSC

Adult entertainment publicity company The Star Factory is encouraging clients to get more involved with their industry by joining the Free Speech Coalition.

U.S. Seeks to Have FSC's 2257 Suit Dismissed

But the suit has gained the attention of other groups defending free speech, including the ACLU and the EFF.

FSC's Diane Duke to Debate at UNC Symposium

Free Speech Coalition executive director Diane Duke will take part in a debate on censorship and First Amendment issues at the University of North Carolina’s 2010 Symposium.

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The CAL-OSHA Story

In 2008, Cal-OSHA began to focus its attention on the adult entertainment industry. A handful of companies were visited by Cal-OSHA and were cited for everything from exposed electrical cords to expired fire extinguishers. Most companies are unaware that OSHA requires all businesses to have a workplace safety manual and workplace safety training. In response to the need for information about workplace safety and OSHA requirements, FSC developed a basic workplace safety manual for adult entertainment industry businesses to use as a guide in creating their own workplace safety manuals.

Diane Duke ·

FSC Membership Meeting Concludes XBIZ LA

XBIZ LA officially concluded with the Free Speech Coalition’s annual membership meeting Thursday morning.

Free Speech Coalition Maps Out Anti-Piracy Program at XBIZ LA

The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) launched its most impressive salvo against content piracy at XBIZ LA today mapping out its 8-step Anti-Piracy Action Program (A-PAP) and detailing the comprehensive efforts of its new system’s software partner Vobile.