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Companies Donate to FSC Fundraiser at Adultcon 16
The Free Speech Coalition announced today that several of its member companies have donated items to a silent auction for its benefit at Adultcon 16 this weekend.
FSC Welcomes Rob Novinger to Board of Directors
The Free Speech Coalition announced today the addition of Rob Novinger, co-founder and partner at gay production company Channel 1 Releasing, to its board of directors.
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.
Manhunt.net Donates $10,000 to FSC
Gay social networking site Manhunt.net has donated $10,000 to the Free Speech Coalition in an effort to help fund the challenges to 18 U.S.C. §2257.
FSC Sponsors 12th Annual Celebrate Free Speech Lobbying Days
The Free Speech Coalition is sponsoring the 12th annual Celebrate Free Speech Lobbying Days, an advocacy event for adult entertainment industry professionals, in Sacramento March 9-10.
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 Requests Delay in Execution of §2257 Regulations
The Free Speech Coalition announced today that it has sent a letter to the Justice Department requesting a delay in the execution of the latest revisions to the §2257 regulations.
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.
XBIZ Industry Conference, FSC to Host Forum on 2257 Developments
The XBIZ State of the Industry Conference will host a special forum discussion regarding impending 2257 regulation revisions on Day 3 of the show, which takes place Feb. 10-12 at the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills, Calif.
Phil Harvey to Give Keynote at FSC Membership Meeting
The Free Speech Coalition announced today that Adam & Eve founder Phil Harvey will serve as its keynote speaker at the membership meeting during the XBIZ Conference.
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 Launches Profile and Group on Facebook
The Free Speech Coalition announced today that it has launched a group and a profile page for its members on Facebook.
In the Wake of the Piracy Summit
On Nov. 18, FSC in conjunction with law firms Jenner Block and Mitchell Silberberg, pulled together an unprecedented group of mainstream entertainment executives to talk to the adult entertainment industry about the problem of piracy. Surely these top executives, these strategists from Sony, NBC Universal, MPAA, SoundExchange, Universal Music Group and more would have the solution about how to protect valuable content from would-be pirates. Is there a magic pill for piracy?
FSC Releases Report on ‘Final’ §2257 Regulations
The Free Speech Coalition has issued a report clarifying “final” §2257 regulations and what they mean for the adult industry.
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.
XBIZ President Alec Helmy, Gill Sperlein of Titan Media Join FSC as Board Members
The Free Speech Coalition has tapped two new members to its eight-member board of directors, XBIZ President and founder Alec Helmy and Titan Media attorney Gill Sperlein.
What's Piracy Got To Do With It?
There has been a great deal of discussion about the appropriate role the Free Speech Coalition plays in copyright, piracy and monetization of content in an ever-changing digital environment. I’d like to clarify FSC’s role as it pertains to copyright protection and to offer a specific example of how your trade association is working for you.