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3rd Circuit Slates Oral Arguments for 2257 Full-Panel Review
The clerk for the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has advised counsel for the adult entertainment trade group Free Speech Coalition and the Justice Department that the court has scheduled oral arguments in early December in a review over the legality of 18 U.S.C. §§2257 and 2257A.
Cal/OSHA Keeps Proposed New Bloodborne Pathogens Law Intact
The rulemaking body of Cal/OSHA has kept intact all of the proposed amendments to California Code of Regulations Title 8 § 5193, the bloodborne pathogens law for adult entertainment productions.
FSC Blasts AHF’s Latest Initiative to Target Hookup Apps Tinder, Grindr
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation over the weekend launched a new billboard campaign in the Los Angeles area. This time, the AHF is taking the popular online hookup apps Tinder and Grindr to task — suggesting that users are more susceptible to STDs like chlamydia and gonorrhea.
'FSC After Dark' Fashion Show, Auction Raises Funds for Free Speech
Some of the biggest stars in the adult industry came together Thursday night for a good cause at the first ever “FSC After Dark: Capes & Panties” porn star fashion show and auction.
Tonight's 'FSC After Dark' Auction to Be Streamed by XBIZ
Tonight’s Free Speech Coalition fashion show, “FSC After Dark: Capes and Panties,” will be streamed through Periscope this evening.
'FSC After Dark' Fundraiser Set for Tomorrow
The "FSC After Dark: Capes & Panties," a porn star fashion show and auction to help fund the Free Speech Coalition’s mission to protect speech in adult entertainment, will take place tomorrow, Sept. 24, at Supperclub in Hollywood.
Condom Debate Airs on L.A. Radio Station
Adult industry publicist and Free Speech Coalition spokesman Mike Stabile and AIDS Healthcare Foundation Adam Cohen debated the imminent statewide condom ballot measure this morning on Los Angeles radio station KPPC.
AHF Files 7 Porn Producer Complaints With Cal/OSHA, L.A. County
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation today filed seven additional workplace safety complaints against porn producers with both Cal/OSHA and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health for filming in the county without condoms.
'FSC After Dark' Fashion Show, Auction Party Open to Public
Free Speech Coalition, the leading non-profit trade association for the adult entertainment and pleasure products industry, will present “FSC After Dark, Capes & Panties,” a once-in-a-lifetime porn star fashion show and auction to support free speech on Thursday, Sept. 24 at the Supperclub LA.
FSC Fundraiser a Porn Star Show, Auction
The Free Speech Coalition has planned a fundraiser later this month to help fund its mission to protect speech in adult entertainment.
FSC Calls on Calif. Attorney General to Probe AHF
The Free Speech Coalition today petitioned California’s attorney general to conduct an audit of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation to determine if the organization’s nonprofit status should be revoked.
FSC Wins Rehearing in 2257 Case
The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today granted a full-panel review of the Free Speech Coalition’s appeal in its longtime legal fight challenging the legality of 18 U.S.C. §§2257 and 2257A — the federal record-keeping laws for adult producers.
FSC Makes Statement About RentBoy.com Raid, Arrests
Today, Diane Duke, the FSC’s CEO, called for industry support for RentBoy's CEO and staff and asked for those in the biz to donate to their legal defense fund.
FSC: Cal/OSHA Decision a Landmark Ruling on Condoms
The Free Speech Coalition has issued a statement in response to an earlier press release issued today by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation.
FSC Issues Another Notice About Medical Data
The Free Speech Coalition today said it was brought to the adult entertainment trade group’s attention that a clinic where many performers go to for testing has likely received subpoenas for performer medical information as well.
AHF Has Subpoenaed Performer Medical Data, FSC Says
The Free Speech Coalition today said that the AIDS Healthcare Foundation has issued subpoenas to talent testing facilities for performer medical information.
FSC Files Reply in Bid to Rehear 2257 Case
The Justice Department attempts to blur the distinction between laws aimed at curbing secondary effects and those with constitutionally protected expression, according to Free Speech Coalition attorneys in a reply brief to the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
FSC Seeks to Address U.S. Response Over 2257 Challenge
It likely will be well into fall when the 3rd U.S. Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals decides whether to allow a full-panel review of the Free Speech Coalition’s challenge over the legality of 18 U.S.C. § 2257.
Cameron Bay, Rod Daily Sue Kink.com
Former porn stars Cameron Bay and Rod Daily each have filed civil suits against Kink.com and others after making claims they contracted HIV on separate occasions while performing at the BDSM studio.
U.S. Says Full-Panel Rehearing of 2257 Is Unwarranted
The U.S. Attorney General’s office, in response to the Free Speech Coalition’s motion to rehear its challenge over the legality of 18 U.S.C. § 2257, has asked the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to deny a full-panel rehearing of the case.