Free Speech Coalition
FSC Launches 'Know Your Rights' 1st Amendment Resource Page
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has launched "Know Your Rights," a resource page detailing First Amendment protest guidelines.
FSC: TAKE IT DOWN Act Provisions Take Effect May 19
The Free Speech Coalition has issued a reminder notice that the notice-and-removal requirements of the federal TAKE IT DOWN Act will go into effect on May 19.
Final IRS 'No Tax on Tips' Rule Excludes Pornography
The Internal Revenue Service on Monday published final regulations on the “No Tax on Tips” provision included in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” offering new tax deductions for tip workers but excluding revenue received for “pornographic activity.”
Arizona Senate Removes 'Catch-22' Provision From Consent Bill
The Arizona State Senate has amended a bill that would impose new requirements for adult content uploaded online, removing a seemingly contradictory provision that could have effectively made it impossible for adult sites to operate in the state.
FSC Releases Statement on Wisconsin Governor Vetoing AV Bill
The Free Speech Coalition has released a statement on Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ veto of the state’s age-verification legislation.
FSC Talks Age Verification on Capitol Hill
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has published a blog post detailing its discussions on age verification with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Aylo Rebuts Indiana AV Suit Claims Over VPN Access
Aylo this week asked a Marion Superior Court judge to dismiss Indiana’s lawsuit alleging that the company violated the state’s age verification law by failing to prevent access by users who employ VPNs and similar means to avoid geolocation.
Kansas Plaintiff Drops Chaturbate AV Suit, Revamps SuperPorn Complaint
The plaintiff in a lawsuit alleging that cam platform Chaturbate violated Kansas’ age verification law has voluntarily dismissed that action, while retooling a similar complaint against adult site SuperPorn.
AV Bulletin: Loopholes and Lawsuits
This roundup provides an update on the latest news and developments on the age verification front as it impacts the adult industry.
Pornhub to Restrict Access in Australia as AV Rules Take Effect
Pornhub parent company Aylo will restrict access to its free video-sharing platforms in Australia in response to new age verification regulations, the company confirmed Thursday.
FSC Launches Privacy-First Age Verification Solution for Members
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) announced today that it has granted members exclusive access to the PrivateAV age verification solution.
FSC Recommends Platforms Integrate StopNCII.org Tool
In a blog post, Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has recommended that platforms integrate the StopNCII.org tool to prevent the sharing of non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII).
Fast-Tracked Arizona Bill Includes Consent 'Catch-22' for Adult Sites
A bill advancing rapidly through the Arizona state legislature would impose new requirements for adult content uploaded online, including seemingly contradictory provisions that could effectively make it impossible for adult sites to operate in the state.
FSC Updates Complaint in Tennessee AV Case, AG Motions to Dismiss
The Free Speech Coalition this week filed an amended complaint in its lawsuit challenging the Protect Tennessee Minors Act as unconstitutional, in response to which the Tennessee attorney general motioned for dismissal of the case.
FSC Details Legislative Outlook for 2026
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has laid out the legislative outlook for the industry in 2026.
Judge Dismisses NCOSE-Backed Suits Against Adult Sites Over Kansas AV Law
A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed lawsuits brought against two adult websites in Kansas for alleged violations of the state’s age verification law.
Aylo/SWOP Panel Spotlights Creators' Struggle for Digital, Financial Rights
Aylo and Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP) Behind Bars presented, on Tuesday, an online panel on creators’ rights, debanking and deplatforming.
FSC Supports OpenAge Initiative and Adoption of AgeKeys for Cross-Site Age Assurance
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) announced today that it will support the OpenAge Initiative and its AgeKey cryptographic age assurance solution.
SWR Data Releases 2026 'State of Creator' Winter Report
Adult industry market research outfit SWR Data will release data from its annual State of the Creator survey at the XBIZ 2026 conference, taking place this week at the Kimpton Everly Hotel.
Utah State Legislator Proposes New 'Porn Tax'
A Utah state senator introduced a bill on Monday that would impose a 7% tax on the gross receipts of adult websites doing business in that state, plus require adult sites to pay an annual $500 fee.
