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Free Speech Coalition Sues Florida to Block AV Law
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) announced Monday that it has filed a legal challenge in Florida to block HB3, the state's age verification law.
Judge Pauses Lawsuit Over Indiana AV Law
A U.S. district court judge has paused a lawsuit over Indiana’s age verification law, pending the Supreme Court's ruling in the Free Speech Coalition-led challenge to Texas’ age verification law, HB 1181.
ASACP Urges Compliance With UK Online Safety Act
LOS ANGELES — The Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP) has issued a statement advising adult companies to prepare to comply with the age assurance provisions of the U.K.'s Online Safety Act, which go into effect in 2025.
FSC Sues Tennessee Over AV Law, Seeks Preliminary Injunction
Free Speech Coalition, along with a group of adult industry stakeholders, has filed a legal challenge to Tennessee’s age verification law and requested an expedited preliminary injunction against enforcement.
Indiana, Ohio AGs File Amicus Brief in Support of Texas AV Law
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, along with Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and officials from 22 other states, on Friday filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in support of Texas’ controversial age verification law.
Kansas Law Firm Deploys Religion, Bunk Science While Recruiting Plaintiffs Under AV Law
Kansas-based personal injury law firm Mann Wyatt Tanksley is promoting debunked scientific theories and leveraging religious affiliation against the industry while it seeks potential plaintiffs for lawsuits against adult companies under the state’s age verification law.
10th Circuit Rejects Final FSC Appeal in Utah AV Case
The United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit on Monday rejected a motion by Free Speech Coalition (FSC) requesting that the full court rehear its appeal in Free Speech Coalition v. Anderson, the industry trade association’s challenge to Utah’s age verification law.
Texas AG Briefs US Supreme Court on AV Argument
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Friday submitted his brief to the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of the state's age verification law, HB 1181, which is being challenged by a group led by Free Speech Coalition (FSC).
Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments on Texas AV Law in January
The United States Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments for Free Speech Coalition's challenge to Texas’ age verification law to take place Wednesday, Jan. 15.
FSC Petitions 10th Circuit for Review of Utah AV Dismissal
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) on Wednesday petitioned the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit to review a decision handed down earlier this month by a three-judge panel of the same appeals court, which denied FSC the right to challenge Utah’s controversial age verification law by suing state officials.
Pornhub Shuts Down Access in Oklahoma Over Age Verification
Aylo began geo-blocking Pornhub across Oklahoma on Tuesday, three days in advance of the state’s new age verification law, SB 1959, taking effect.
GSI Développement Reports Euro Certifications for AV Solution 'Go.cam'
France-based GSI Développement has reported it has received certification from two European regulating agencies for its open source age verification solution Go.cam.
FSC: 'Outraged' Alabamians Call for Repeal of Age Verification Law
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has issued a statement reporting an upsurge in Alabamians calling for a repeal of the state’s controversial age verification law.
Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of FSC's Utah AV Suit
The United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit on Tuesday affirmed a district court’s motion to dismiss Free Speech Coalition v. Anderson, the industry trade association’s challenge to Utah’s age verification law.
Tantum to Launch Payment, AV Solutions at Venus Berlin
New payment services provider Tantum will debut its payment solution, TantumPay, and its age verification solution, TantumIdent, at this year’s Venus Berlin, taking place Oct. 24-27.
Alabama Lawmaker Calls AV Law 'Successful' After Pornhub Withdrawal
Republican State Rep. Ben Robbins declared in a radio interview Wednesday that Pornhub’s decision to shut down access in Alabama indicates that the state’s new age verification law is “successful.”
EFF, Woodhull, TechFreedom File SCOTUS Amicus Supporting FSC in Texas AV Case
Leading digital rights organizations Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), Woodhull Freedom Foundation and TechFreedom filed an amicus brief Monday supporting Free Speech Coalition (FSC) in the U.S. Supreme Court review of an appellate decision upholding Texas’ controversial age verification law.
FSC Urges SCOTUS to Strike Down 'Unconstitutional' Texas Age Verification Law
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) urged the U.S. Supreme Court through a brief filed Monday to strike down Texas’ age verification law as unconstitutional.
User Choice, Privacy and the Importance of Education in AV
As we discussed last month, age verification in the adult sector is critical to ensuring legal compliance with ever-evolving regulations, safeguarding minors from inappropriate content and protecting the privacy of adults wishing to view adult content.
Bangkok Adult Expo to Feature Top Japanese AV Performers
The Asia Amazing Cultural Festival (AACF) and Asia Entertainment Expo (AEE), featuring 15 top Japanese adult video (AV) performers, will be held at the Impact Arena Exhibition and Convention Centre near Bangkok, Thailand from Nov. 22-24.