Free Speech Coalition
FSC Benefit Slated for July 29
Hustler Hollywood has partnered with the Whisky A Go Go on the Sunset Strip for Sex, Drinks and Rock 'n' Roll Freedomfest, a fundraiser to benefit the Free Speech Coalition.
Calif.'s 20% Porn Tax Proposal Shot Down in Committee
A California bill that would have imposed a 20 percent tax on sales of adult movies and sex toys, as well as the receipts of strip clubs, has been voted down by a legislative panel.
Free Speech Coalition Launches Redesigned Website
Adult industry trade association Free Speech Coalition has redesigned its flagship website, which was produced in association with NakedSword.
FSC, NakedSword Kick Off Rebranding Drive
Video-on-demand network NakedSword.com has announced details of a rebranding campaign and marketing partnership with the Free Speech Coalition.
Justice Department Releases 2257 FAQs
"This is a useful tool for people who have questions about some of the basic operations. It also is valuable as it binds the government to specific positions," said attorney Jeffrey Douglas, Free Speech Coalition board chair.
FSC Reacts to HIV-Positive Report
"The circumstances are tragic and, of course, there is cause for grave concern anytime anyone is diagnosed with HIV," FSC Executive Director Diane Duke said.
Free Speech Coalition at LA Pride, Erotica LA This Weekend
This is the first appearance for FSC at the Los Angeles Pride Festival.
FSC Brings Federal Trade Commission to XBIZ Panel
The Free Speech Coalition has announced the addition of a representative from the Federal Trade Commission to its presentation at the upcoming XBIZ Summer Forum in Las Vegas.
FSC Selects Attorney for 2257 Litigation
The Free Speech Coalition has selected attorney J. Michael Murray and the Cleveland-based law firm of Berkman, Gordon, Murray and DeVan to move forward with litigation challenging 18 U.S.C. § 2257 and the regulations that were revised in December.
The American Prospect Magazine Discusses Porn’s Financial Woes
Liberal political magazine The American Prospect covers the national economy’s effect on the adult entertainment industry in its May issue. Free Speech Coalition Diane Duke is prominently featured in the piece.
FSC Affiliated Vendors Offering Production Insurance
“I suspected that the production insurance hole would be filled in short order," FSC Executive Director Diane Duke said. “Our producers pay their premiums and have very few claims."
FSC Offers Members New Health and Safety Manual
The manual addresses basic concerns including handling of equipment and OSHA record-keeping criteria, as well as first aid procedures and regulations for handling blood-borne pathogens.
XBIZ Conference Hosts FSC's 2257 Special Forum
The recently finalized amendments to the 18 U.S.C. §2257 federal record-keeping statute and remote-records storage and maintenance by third parties was the subject of a special meeting held today, which was attended by a distinguished group of adult industry insiders.
Phil Harvey Discusses Sales, Obama Administration at FSC Members Luncheon
Overall, Harvey painted an optimistic picture of the immediate future of the industry, calling the industry "recession-proof" and citing the nomination of David Ogden for deputy U.S. attorney general as a good sign.
FSC to Present Leadership Award to Kink.com
The Free Speech Coalition announced today that online content producer Kink.com would receive the FSC Leadership Award at the XBIZ Awards on Thursday.
FSC Sets 2257 3rd-Party Record-keeping Forum
“We want to bring people together around the issue of third-party records and the significant changes that have happened with the 2257 regulations," FSC Executive Director Diane Duke told XBIZ.
FSC Fundraiser Set for Adultcon
Adult industry consumer show Adultcon will host a silent auction fundraiser for the Free Speech Coalition during the next Adultcon.
XBIZ to Host Annual FSC Meeting at State of the Industry Conference
“XBIZ is pleased to host the Free Speech Coalition’s annual members meeting and we encourage all show registrants to be there,” XBIZ President Alec Helmy said. “This is going to be a special opportunity for all involved.”
FSC Launches 2009 Rebranding Campaign
The rebranding will include a complete revamp of the FSC website and a new look for the weekly online newsletter. FSC also will launch a Facebook page for its members.
FSC Solicits Attorneys, Law Firms to Challenge 2257
The Free Speech Coalition announced today that it has sent a request-for-proposal letter to hundreds of attorneys in its search for a legal team to challenge the latest revisions to U.S.C. 18 §§2257 and 2257A.