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Utah Attorney General Rebuffs FSC Lawsuit
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff has responded strongly against a lawsuit aiming to dismantle a new state registry that protects children on the Internet.
FSC Given Another 2257 TRO Extension
For the fourth time since the FSC challenged the U.S. Justice Department’s amendment of 18 U.S.C. § 2257 record-keeping law, a Denver judge has extended the temporary restraining order against enforcement for another 30 days.
The Rise of the FSC
Adult webmasters are a proud, independent, creative and largely rebellious group who would rather question authority than respect it. So it is no wonder that the many organizing efforts that were attempted within the adult webmaster community ultimately failed. As I've been told on many occasions, organizing webmasters is like trying to herd cats.
FSC Challenges Utah’s Anti-Spam Registry
The Free Speech Coalition, in its first legal challenge against legislation regulating spam, has filed a federal suit against the state of Utah, claiming that its Child Protection Registry Act is unconstitutional.
FSC Membership Meeting at Webmaster Access
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – The Free Speech Coalition has announced that the general membership meeting scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 17, which was originally scheduled to be held at the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills, has been moved to Universal City, where Webmaster Access West is being held Nov. 16-18.
Raben Group to Lobby for FSC
The Free Speech Coalition has hired the Raben Group to take over its lobbying efforts in Washington D.C. after the departure of the FSC’s previous lobbyist, Aubrey King.
FSC Expands 2257 Fundraising Drive
The Free Speech Coalition has announced its second round of fundraising efforts to pay for expenses associated with its legal challenge to revisions to U.S.C. 18 § 2257, the federal labeling and record-keeping requirements.
FSC Membership Meeting Will Go On, Despite Fires
Despite wildfires currently raging throughout Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, the Free Speech Coalition’s general membership meeting will not be cancelled, according Tom Hymes, FSC communications director.
FSC Says Pence Bill May Strengthen Case Against 2257
Legislation proposed this week by Rep Mike Pence, R-Ind., in a bid to beef up the U.S. Justice Department’s 2257 record-keeping regulations may actually strengthen the Free Speech Coalition’s current legal challenge to 2257, according to First Amendment Attorney Jeffrey Douglas.
FSC, ASACP Report Another Possible Underage Performer
Less than one week after the Free Speech Coalition alerted the industry to the possibility that a female performer had falsified her age, the group, along with the Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection, has sent a second warning that a male actor also may have been underage while performing.
FSC Spearheads Letter-Writing Campaign Opposing .XXX
Affirming its opposition to the .XXX sponsored top-level domain, the Free Speech Coalition launched an aggressive letter-writing campaign and is encouraging the adult community to actively participate.
FSC, Justice Department Extend 2257 Agreement Another 30 Days
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) and the U.S. Justice Department have agreed to extend of the original stipulation regarding a motion for a temporary restraining order against enforcement of amended 2257 record-keeping regulations.
FSC Expects Action Before 2257 Injunction Expires
Technically, Sept. 1 is the last day Free Speech Coalition members are guaranteed protection against enforcement of re-issued 2257 requirements under an agreement between the FSC and the Justice Department. But FSC Communications Director Tom Hymes told XBiz there’s no cause for alarm.
FSC Begins 2006 Board of Directors Nominations Process
The Free Speech Coalition has released its 2006 nominations schedule for people interested in serving on the FSC Board of Directors. Seven of the Board’s 13 seats are up for grabs.
FSC Clears Backlog of Membership Applications
After being swamped with membership queries in response to its 2257 lawsuit against the Justice Department, the Free Speech Coalition announced Tuesday that it is close to completing a backlog of applications.
FSC Membership Meeting Slated for Saturday at Internext
The Free Speech Coalition will hold its general membership meeting at Internext on Saturday. On the agenda will be an update of the federal lawsuit over new record-keeping regulations.
FSC Thanks Gala and Golf Tournament Attendees
CANOGA PARK, Calif. – In gratitude for such a strong outpouring of support by the adult entertainment community, the Board of Directors and staff of the Free Speech Coalition extend a huge and heartfelt thanks to the sponsors, award winners and attendees who showed up last Sunday to the 5th Annual Bob Tremont Memorial Golf Tournament and the 18th Annual "Night of the Stars" fundraiser, to party the night away while celebrating the people and companies who devote so much to protect our First Amendment rights.
FSC Deposition Deemed a Success, Lawyers Say
Four of the lawyers representing the FSC in its lawsuit against the federal government concluded a four-hour deposition today of Howard Schmidt, a technology expert and government witness.
2257 Roundtable Bodes Well for Upcoming FSC Lawsuit
Straight from two days of depositions with the U.S. Justice Department, industry attorney and Free Speech Coalition Chairperson Jeffrey Douglas brought an upbeat tone to the 2257 roundtable at the Adult Novelty Expo.
FSC Submits Membership List to Special Master
As stipulated in last week’s agreement between the Free Speech Coalition and the Justice Department, the FSC has submitted a master list of members to a court-appointed Special Master.