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Open Rights Group to Discuss Digital Economy Bill on Tuesday
The Open Rights Group will hold a discussion on Tuesday to discuss with adult entertainment stakeholders what the Digital Economy Bill could mean for their online properties.
Stripper Licensing Fees Under Spotlight as Funds Get 'Diverted'
A sticky-fingered public administrator accused of pocketing $28,875 in stripper licensing fees has put Palm Beach County's program for adult entertainers under the microscope.
Sex Trafficking Bill Designed to Poke Holes in Section 230 Immunity
A new proposal that tweaks Section 230 immunity of the Communication Decency Act could have major ramifications for online publishers and platforms.
FSC Assembling Performers for April 20 Regulatory Meeting in Costa Mesa
Adult filmmaking stakeholders who reside in Southern California should mark on their calendars the date of the next meeting of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board.
New Utah Law Opens Adult Sites to Lawsuits
Utah has become the first state to allow civil lawsuits against distributors of adult content for mental and physical damages incurred by minors accessing such material.
Sex Toy Ordinance Case to Be Reheard in April
The rehearing of an appellate case involving the city of Sandy Springs, Ga., which up until two weeks ago banned sex toys and novelties, will go on as planned next month.
FSC, ASACP Delve Deeply Into Age Verification at Phoenix Forum
Looming age verification laws will dramatically impact the adult entertainment landscape on a global scale, as the U.K. and a myriad of nations including the U.S. seek to safeguard minors in ways that could catch unprepared companies off guard.
Phoenix Forum Panel to Focus on Legislative Challenges
The Free Speech Coalition and Adult Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP) will jointly host a panel Saturday on the state of numerous legislative initiatives that should concern adult producers, distributors and pleasure product retailers.
ASACP, FSC Host Phoenix Forum Age Verification Panel Today
The Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP) and the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) will present a panel today to discuss the current state of age-verification and online child protection in the adult industry.
11th Circuit to Rehear Challenge to Ga. City's Sex Toy Ban
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals plans to hold an en banc rehearing on a challenge to the city of Sandy Springs’ sex toy ordinance that it previously upheld.
FSC Supports Hawaii Bill That Would Decriminalize Prostitution
The Free Speech Coalition has given its support behind a bill in Hawaii that, if passed, would repeal penalties for consensual adult prostitution and promotion of prostitution.
Another Bill Focuses on Porn-Viewing Federal Workers
Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) has introduced a piece of legislation that would make watching porn from federal computers illegal.
FSC's Opening Brief Challenges 2257's 1st Amendment Issues
The Free Speech Coalition today filed its opening brief in support of a motion for entry of judgment declaring 18 U.S.C. §§ 2257 and 2257A and their implementing regulations unconstitutional under the First Amendment.
2257 Suit Now Focusing on 1st Amendment Issues
A federal judge has scheduled deadlines for briefs to be filed in the Free Speech Coalition’s continuing lawsuit over the legality of federal performer record-keeping statutes for adult entertainment producers.
Cal/OSHA to Review Oakland Transcript to Plan Next Steps
Nathan Schmidt, who heads Cal/OSHA’s legal unit and who chaired the Oakland advisory meeting on Tuesday, told XBIZ today that the competing petitions are now on hold while state officials go over testimony.
Trump's Pick for High Court Weighed by Industry Attorneys
President Donald Trump on Tuesday nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch of the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to fill a Supreme Court seat that has remained vacant for a year.
Digital Economy Bill Spoof Campaign Debuts
The Open Rights Group has launched a spoof recruitment campaign to highlight the “absurd proposals” in the Digital Economy Bill, which was debated at its committee stage at the House of Lords today.
Celebration of Life for Bill Margold Scheduled for Sunday
A celebration of life for adult industry performer, historian and activist Bill Margold has been scheduled for Sunday.
FSC Issues Statement on Passing of Bill Margold
The Free Speech Coalition issued a statement tonight on the death of former FSC Director Bill Margold.
Adult Industry Legend Bill Margold Passes Away at 73
Porn industry legend Bill Margold — a former adult entertainment performer, agent, activist and historian — passed away on Tuesday at 73.