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Netflix's 'Money Shot' Highlights Need for 2257 Self-Certification

The Netflix documentary “Money Shot: The Pornhub Story” has sparked a debate about the consequences of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and its impact on the adult industry.

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FSC Declares Victory in Legal Battle Over 2257 Requirement

Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has released a statement concerning the end of the long-running legal battle over warrantless 2257 inspections, with a ruling in favor of the FSC standing as final after the federal government failed to appeal it before last month's deadline.

JustFor.fans Rolls Out 'Model Release Center' for 2257 Docs

JustFor.fans (JFF) has announced the launch of its Model Release Center, described as a secure, centralized repository of model releases, IDs and 2257 paperwork for every sexually explicit scene on the platform. The documents, noted a rep, may be retrieved by the content creator who uploaded them at any time, to be delivered via email, as "they are not accessible via web browser."

JustFor.fans to Host Webinar With Attorney Gill Sperlein

JustFor.fans (JFF) will host a webinar Thursday, March 4, at 4 p.m. (PST) with adult industry attorney Gill Sperlein to focus on the current status of 2257 record-keeping requirements and other legal concerns.

FSC: What the Latest 2257 Ruling Means to You

The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has issued an explainer for this week's 2257 record-keeping ruling by the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals.

Analysis: Appeals Ruling Guts, Does Not Strike Down 2257

Yesterday’s ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit represented a clear victory for the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) and co-appellants in their decade-long fight against the unusual, punitive 2257 record-keeping requirements and inspections targeting the adult industry.

FSC Touts 2257 Decision From 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals

The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) announced this afternoon it has "prevailed in its long-running suit with the U.S. government over 2257 record-keeping regulations."

FSC Lawyer Shines at Latest Hearing in 2257 Legal Saga

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd circuit held a hearing last Thursday concerning the years-long litigation challenging the constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 2257 (known more commonly in the adult industry as “2257”), pitting the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) and the other plaintiffs (called in this stage "appellees/cross-appellants") against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).

FSC Files Another Response to DOJ in 2257 Saga

Lawyers for the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) and the other plaintiffs in the years-long litigation challenging the constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 2257 (known more commonly in the adult industry as “2257”) today filed a response to this month’s brief by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) before the U. S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, which had challenged the government’s initial arguments.

FSC Files Persuasive Response to DOJ in 2257 Saga

Friday morning, lawyers for the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) and the other plaintiffs in the years-long litigation challenging the constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 2257, known more commonly in the adult industry as “2257,” filed their response to last month’s opening brief by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) before the U. S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit.

With Partial Federal Shutdown, 2257 Case Stalls

As the partial government shutdown continues to grip the nation, some legal cases like the one involving adult-producer recordkeeping regulations have been placed on hold.

Justice Department Seeks Extension of Time to File 1st Brief in 2257 Appeal

The Justice Department has filed a motion for a 37-day extension of time to deliver its first brief in its appeal over a judge’s final judgment and decree involving federal rules for adult-producer recordkeeping.

FSC Asks Appeals Court to Review 2257 Final Judgment, Decree

The Free Speech Coalition has also filed a notice of appeal with the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals over a federal judge’s final judgment and decree in regards to recordkeeping regulations for adult producers, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2257 and 2257A.

Justice Department Appeals 2257 Judgment, Decree

The Justice Department today appealed a federal judge’s final judgment and decree in the Free Speech Coalition’s long-running case over recordkeeping regulations for adult producers.

Anti-Porn Lobbyists Target 2257 Rollback

Adult content producers and affiliate promoters celebrating an easing of burdensome regulations that made clerical errors felonies while risking the privacy and safety of performers may wish to take a sober look at the lack of finality they are facing.

StraightBoyz Operator Facing 2257 Charges Gets Oct. 1 Trial Date

A federal judge today ordered an Oct. 1 trial date for Bryan Deneumostier, the operator of defunct website StraightBoyz who allegedly taped entire sexual encounters without the consent of participants.

FSC Launches '2257 Lawsuit Donation' Webpage

The Free Speech Coalition, which on Monday received word that much of the recordkeeping regulations for adult producers had been gutted, today launched a "2257 lawsuit donation" page on its website.

FSC Issues Statement About 2257 Legal Victory

The Free Speech Coalition today said that the trade group secured another major legal victory in the battle over the controversial recordkeeping regulations, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2257 and 2257A.

2257 Judge Delivers Big Win in Final Judgment, Decree

U.S. District Judge Michael Baylson today issued his final judgment and decree over the Free Speech Coalition’s First Amendment challenges over federal recordkeeping regulations for adult producers, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2257 and 2257A.

U.S. Says Injunctive Relief Should Only Apply to 2257 Case's Plaintiffs

Justice Department attorneys, in a filing late yesterday, told a federal judge that injunctive relief should only apply to plaintiffs who signed on to challenge federal recordkeeping laws 18 U.S.C. §§ 2257 and 2257A.