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FSC: Calif. Porn-Condom Proposal Amounts to New 'Prohibition'
The Free Speech Coalition today denounced the AIDS Healthcare Foundation's proposed California ballot measure over mandatory condoms on the porn set and said that, if enacted, the act would likely amount to a new "Prohibition" for adult filmmaking.
2015 FSC Award Recipients Announced
The Free Speech Coalition has announced the recipients of the 2015 FSC Awards, which recognizes industry professionals and businesses for excellence in business and representing a pro-adult image through advocacy and actions.
FSC Summit Panels to Feature Industry Leaders
The Free Speech Coalition today said it is proud to announce numerous industry leaders — including Adam and Eve founder Phil Harvey, Vivid Entertainment founder Steven Hirsch and XBIZ founder Alec Helmy — are to be panelists at the upcoming FSC Summit next week, Jan. 14-15.
FSC: Potential Transmission of HIV on Gay Porn Shoot Is 'Not a Current Threat'
The Free Speech Coalition has released a statement regarding yesterday's alert issued by the California’s Department of Public Health after finding evidence that a gay porn performer has become infected with HIV, calling it "not a current threat."
Calif. Authorities Issue Alert After Possible HIV Gay Porn Shoot Infection
An alert has been issued after a gay porn performer apparently has become infected with HIV. With the announcement, public health officials noted that the use of PrEP might help prevent the transmission of HIV on the porn set
FSC Announces 2015 Board of Directors Election Results
Free Speech Coalition on Wednesday announced recently elected members to its Board of Directors.
FSC: Measure B Plaintiffs Looking at Legal Options
The Free Speech Coalition issued a statement over today's ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal, which said it would decline to issue an injunction to stop the Measure B, the 2012 ballot measure which seeks mandate condoms in adult film produced in Los Angeles County.
FSC Summit 2015 Seminars Are Announced
The Free Speech Coalition is pleased to announce its seminars for the upcoming FSC Summit. The conference will be hosted at the site of XBIZ 360 on Jan. 14-15.
FSC, Justice Dept. Attorneys Give Arguments in 2257 Appeal
Attorneys for the Free Speech Coalition and the U.S. Justice Department gave opposing arguments today in an appellate hearing in the case Free Speech Coalition vs. Holder.
FSC Announces Candidates for 2015 Board of Directors
Free Speech Coalition on Tuesday announced the candidates for the 2015 FSC Board of Directors election to be held through mid-December.
AHF Files Another Suit Against L.A. County
Last week at a press conference to discuss a California ballot initiative that would mandate condoms on porn sets, AIDS Healthcare Foundation President Michael Weinstein called his group "unabashedly an advocacy organization." Unabashedly, the group also is a litigation dragon that again is taking aim at the county of Los Angeles, alleging it misappropriated funds.
AHF Critiques Porn Industry, Cal/OSHA at Conference to Discuss Ballot Initiative
At a teleconference held this morning to discuss AHF's decision to launch a statewide ballot initiative to mandate condom-use on all sets in California, Michael Weinstein accused the porn industry of employing a "big lie technique."
FSC Issues Statement on AHF Ballot Initiative
Diane Duke, head of the Free Speech Coalition, on Friday released a statement in response to the AIDS Healthcare Foundation's announced statewide ballot initiative that would require condom use in adult films.
FSC: Statement on AHF's Protest of Cal/OSHA
FSC has issued a statement regarding the AIDS Healthcare Foundation's protest staged today in front of downtown L.A.'s Cal/OSHA office. The AHF has accused Cal/OSHA of bureaucratic sluggishness in updating the state's bloodborne pathogens standards to better protect adult film workers.
2015 FSC Summit and Awards Dates Announced
The 2015 FSC Summit has been scheduled for Jan. 14-15, to be held in conjunction with the XBIZ 360 show.
FSC Opens Nominations for 2015 Board of Directors Election
Free Speech Coalition (FSC), the adult industry trade association, has opened its call for nominations for the 2015 Board of Directors. There are eight board positions up for election, out of 13 board seats.
FSC Lifts Production Hold
The Free Speech Coalition announced that the production hold from last week has been lifted, and production can continue effective immediately.
FSC Extends Production Hold Through Monday
The Free Speech Coalition today said it is asking that all producers extend the current production hold through Monday until all tests for possibly affected performers are conclusive.
FSC Calls for Three-Day Hold on Production
The Free Speech Coalition on Wednesday called for a three-day hold on porn production, effective immediately, as it investigates an HIV exposure on an "out-of-of-state" set.
2257 Oral Argument Date Set for December
The clerk of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has scheduled oral arguments for Dec. 9 in the Free Speech Coalition's case against the federal government over 18 U.S.C. §§ 2257 and 2257A.