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Trolls: Are They For Real?
FSC has been approached by a number of studios that have received notices from patent companies claiming patent infringement. Patent challenges are becoming an increasing threat to adult online revenues. Non-practicing entities (NPE), i.e. patentees that do not practice their own inventions, are buying up existing patents at an alarming rate and targeting companies that may or may not participate in activity that violates one or more of their patents. These entities are known more widely as patent trolls.
FSC Joins Team Evil Angel in AIDS Walk L.A.
Free Speech Coalition Executive Director Diane Duke will join Team Evil Angel and other adult industry members for this weekend’s 27th annual AIDS Walk L.A.
FSC Issues Cautionary Guide to Purchasing .XXX Domains
The Free Speech Coalition has released an “Adult Business Guide to .XXX,” in an effort to spread awareness of important information to any online business owners that may be considering purchase of .XXX domains.
Video: Lawley and Duke Debate .XXX at XBIZ EU Conference
ICM Registry CEO Stuart Lawley and FSC’s Executive Director Diane Duke faced off during a lively .XXX debate at XBIZ EU.
FSC: Jeffrey Douglas - It’s Time
I have a policy: FSC does not give awards to standing board members. To the outside world it would seem a conflict of interest and somewhat self-serving. However, in this milestone year for FSC I thought it not only appropriate, but also necessary to say a few words about a man who is significantly responsible for FSC’s success — FSC Chairman of the Board Jeffrey Douglas.
FSC Elaborates Testing Process for 'Patient Alpha'
The FSC, with cooperation from the performer, reconstructed the process of testing Patient Alpha, which resulted in what is now believed to be at least one false positive result and touched off a week-long industry moratorium on content production.
FSC: Porn Performer 'Patient Alpha' Retests HIV-Negative
Free Speech Coalition announced Saturday that an HIV test for “Patient Alpha,” administered by an APHSS.org testing facility, has been returned with negative results.
FSC Responds to AHF's Accusations
The Free Speech Coalition said Wednesday it has been falsely accused by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) of obstructing a medical investigation by the Los Angeles County Public Health (LACPH) regarding the possible HIV exposure of an adult industry performer.
FSC Asks for Porn Moratorium After Possible HIV Exposure
Adult industry trade group Free Speech Coalition has asked for an industry-wide moratorium on porn production after reports indicate that an active performer may have tested positive for HIV.
AHF to Gather Signatures for Condom Initiative, FSC Responds
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation said it’s taking its condoms in porn initiative to the voters of Los Angeles because local, state and county officials refuse to take responsibility of condom enforcement on adult production sets.
FSC Distributes .XXX 'Letter of Notice' for Trademark Holders
The Free Speech Coalition is distributing a letter template for online adult operators to send ICM Registry in their attempts to demand trademarks be protected from third parties attempting to acquire .XXX domains.
APHSS Protests Cal/OSHA's Call for Porn Ordinances
Attorney Karen Tynan, who acts as the Free Speech Coalition's legal advisor for performer database system APHSS.org, has issued a letter to Los Angeles City Attorney Carmen Trutanich, asking him to disregard calls to enforce mandatory condom use through film permit requirements for adult productions.
APHSS.org Taps Advisory Committee
The Free Speech Coalition through its Adult Production Health and Safety Services unit has appointed its APHSS.org Advisory Committee.
FSC Launches APHSS Program, Database
The Free Speech Coalition has announced the launch of the Adult Production Health and Safety Services (APHSS.org) program and database.
FSC Announces Testing Facilities for APHSS
Free Speech Coalition, the adult industry trade association, on Wednesday announced four testing facilities that will participate in the Adult Production Health & Safety Services program.