Free Speech Coalition
Trump Administration Issues Executive Order Against 'Debanking'
The White House on Thursday issued an executive order limiting financial institutions’ ability to restrict access to financial services for people or groups involved in lawful industries, a longtime goal of adult industry advocates and stakeholders.
Florida AG Sues EU-Based Adult Companies for Failing to Age-Verify Users
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a lawsuit Monday with the 12th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida against five EU-based adult companies for allegedly failing to require age verification before allowing access to adult content.
FSC: Identity Theft Targeting Adult Performers
The Free Speech Coalition has put out an alert warning of an individual found to be targeting adult performers for identity theft.
Texas Resumes AV Lawsuit Against Aylo Following SCOTUS Decision
A district court judge in Texas has unfrozen the state’s $1.6 million lawsuit against Aylo for allegedly failing to comply with age verification requirements, Bloomberg Law is reporting.
FSC Drops Florida AV Lawsuit in Wake of SCOTUS Decision
A U.S. district court judge granted on Tuesday a motion by Free Speech Coalition to dismiss the trade association’s lawsuit over Florida’s age verification law, a case that had been on hold pending the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the constitutionality of state AV laws.
FSC Unpacks SCOTUS Age Verification Ruling in Webinar
The Free Speech Coalition conducted a public webinar Tuesday to help adult industry stakeholders understand the Supreme Court’s recent decision in FSC v. Paxton, and its potential implications.
UK Lawmaker Calls for Appointment of 'Porn Minister'
Baroness Gabrielle Bertin, the Conservative member of Parliament who recently convened a new anti-pornography task force, is calling for the appointment of a “minister for porn,” according to British news outlet The Guardian.
FSC Toasts Jeffrey Douglas for 30 Years of Service
n the very same evening when the adult industry was hit hard by the Supreme Court ruling supporting Texas’ controversial age verification law, HB 1181, members of the Free Speech Coalition board, staff and supporters gathered to celebrate Jeffrey Douglas’ 30 years as board chair — a fitting reflection of his reputation as an eternal optimist.
FSC: Age-Verification Laws Go Into Effect in South Dakota, Georgia, Wyoming on July 1
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has published a statement regarding new age verification laws set to go into effect tomorrow in South Dakota, Georgia, and Wyoming.
FSC Responds to Supreme Court Decision on Texas AV Law
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has released a statement responding to last week's Supreme Court decision on FSC v. Paxton, the Texas age verification law.
UPDATED: Supreme Court Rules Against Adult Industry in Pivotal Texas AV Case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday issued its decision in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, striking a blow against the online adult industry by ruling in support of Texas’ controversial age verification law, HB 1181.
North Carolina Passes Extreme Bill Targeting Adult Sites
The North Carolina state legislature this week ratified a bill that would impose new regulations that industry observers have warned could push adult websites and platforms to ban most adult creators and content.
Supreme Court Ruling Due Friday in FSC v. Paxton AV Case
The U.S. Supreme Court will rule on Friday in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, the adult industry trade association's challenge to Texas’ controversial age verification law, HB 1181.
FSC to Honor Board Chair Jeffrey Douglas for 30 Years of Leadership
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) will honor board chair Jeffrey Douglas for his 30 years of service to the industry at an event on June 27.
UK Lawmaker Calls for Ban on Choking in Online Adult Content
British lawmaker Jessica Asato stated in an interview aired on Sunday that she plans to ask Parliament to outlaw online adult content featuring the act of choking.
Corey Silverstein to Host Webinar on 'SCOTUS Age Verification Ruling'
Where Does Age Verification Go From Here," to livestream July 10 at 4 p.m. (EDT).
FSC Publishes Guidance on Google Analytics Lawsuits
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has published guidance on how adult websites can protect themselves in the wake of several consumer class action lawsuits filed against sites for using Google Analytics.
FSC Publishes Analysis of Federal Trade Commission Event Promoting AV
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has published an analysis of a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) event held this week that promoted age verification among other forms of speech regulation.
Federal Judge Grants Partial Halt of Florida AV Law
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida, Tallahassee Division, has granted a preliminary injunction against HB 3, the state's age verification law, as a lawsuit filed by two online trade associations challenging the law makes its way through the courts.
FSC Submits Statement to House Committee in Support of FIRM Act
Free Speech Coalition has announced that it submitted a statement to the House Financial Services Committee in support of the Financial Integrity and Regulation Management (FIRM) Act.The announcement follows: