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FSC Lobbies Against Potential Mandatory Condom Legislation

Key members of the adult industry converged on California’s state capitol to lobby against possible mandatory condom legislation and to speak to legislators about workplace safety for the adult industry.

‘Nightline’ Discusses Condoms in Porn Debate Tonight

Tonight’s edition of the late-night news show “Nightline” will discuss the contentious debate over condom use in adult entertainment. The show airs at 11:35 p.m. on ABC.

AIM, Adult Talent Agencies Benefit Slated for Nov. 11

A joint fundraiser for the Licensed Adult Talent Agency Trade Association (LATATA) and AIM Healthcare is scheduled to take place Nov. 11 at Hollywood hotspot Les Deux at 9 p.m.

Cal-OSHA Can’t Seek AIM Healthcare Medical Records

A judge last week OK'd a protective order sought by "Patient Zero" over five years’ worth of information from the AIM Healthcare Foundation that Cal-OSHA had been seeking.

‘Patient Zero’ Files Suit Against Calif., AIM Over Right to Privacy

The unnamed adult performer is seeking an injunction over the release of patient medical records.

AIDS Group Sues L.A. County for Not Regulating Porn Shoots

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation has filed suit against L.A. County public health officials over the lack of condom use on porn sets.

AIM Performer Quarantine 'Almost Complete'

One remaining performer has not tested yet because of an out-of-town trip and will have her second test when she returns to L.A., perhaps by the weekend.

Seth Dickens Makes Statement About HIV Quarantine

"I just want to be clear, I NEVER work unless I — and my partner — have a current valid AIM test," Dickens said in the statement.

L.A. County Should Require Condoms at Porn Shoots, AIDS Group Says

The Los Angeles County Health Department should step in to require condom use during adult video shoots or shut down productions, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation said at a press conference Thursday.

Cal/OSHA Visits AIM

State health and safety investigators inspected Adult Industry Medical Healthcare offices yesterday.

L.A. Public Health Changes Statement on Adult Performers

A public health official acknowledged Tuesday evening that the agency was inaccurate when it said the 16 unpublicized AIM Healthcare patients diagnosed HIV-positive were actively working as adult performers at the time of their test.

AIM Takes Quarantined Performers Off Database

Performers who are on quarantine have been removed from AIM's password-protected site where production companies can check test results.

L.A. Public Health Dept. 'Concerned' About HIV-Positive Performer Report

Dr. Peter Kerndt, director of the sexually transmitted disease program for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, told XBIZ Friday that the department is waiting for more information.

Condoms-only Protest Slated for Hustler Hollywood on Monday

Advocates for the AIDS Healthcare Foundation on Monday night will protest in front of the Hustler Hollywood store in West Hollywood, Calif.

AIM: 'Patient Zero' Worked With 37-Day-Old Test

Production companies have told XBIZ that they accept tests in a range from 10-30 days.

16 Previously Unpublicized Porn HIV Cases, L.A. County Health Says

There have been 16 previously unpublicized cases of confirmed HIV cases of Porn Valley performers since the last outbreak in 2004, officials say.

HIV 'Patient Zero' Tested Positive on June 6

"We've talked to everybody," AIM administrator Brooke Hunter told XBIZ. "We've told them not to work. Patient Zero, the people she worked with, and the people they worked with."

AIDS Group Renews Call for Condoms in Porn After HIV-Positive Test

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation has renewed calls for legislation that would require the use of condoms by actors performing in porn videos.

Cal/OSHA 'Moving Forward' on HIV Positive Performer Investigation

"We don't know who the employer is or who was infected, but as soon as we get that information we can start," Cal/OSHA spokesperson Dean Fryer told XBIZ.

'Handful' of Adult Performers Quarantined After Positive HIV Test

A female performer has tested positive for HIV and her partners — a "handful" — have tested negative and are under industry quarantine for two 14-day testing periods.