Free Speech Coalition
FSC, xHamster to Host INSPIRE Workshop on High-Quality Self-Production
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) and xHamster will host “Shooting Like a Studio on an Amateur Budget,” a special INSPIRE workshop for amateurs and performers on Thursday, September 24, at 11 a.m. (PDT).
FSC: PASS Participants See Record Levels of Reimbursement
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) is reporting "record levels of reimbursement" for the cost of STI testing from the group's Performer Subsidy Fund for June, July and August.
What Labor Bill AB2257 Means for Studio Work, Content Trade and Camming
Last Friday, Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2257 (AB2257) into law, providing a series of exemptions and clarifications to the so-called “Uber/Lyft law" (AB5) which affected labor relationships in the state starting January 1, 2020.
FSC Remembers 'Legendary' Agent, Board Member Jim South
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) issued a statement in remembrance of pioneering industry agent Jim South, who passed away on August 28.
FSC: What the Latest 2257 Ruling Means to You
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has issued an explainer for this week's 2257 record-keeping ruling by the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
Analysis: Appeals Ruling Guts, Does Not Strike Down 2257
Yesterday’s ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit represented a clear victory for the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) and co-appellants in their decade-long fight against the unusual, punitive 2257 record-keeping requirements and inspections targeting the adult industry.
FSC Touts 2257 Decision From 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) announced this afternoon it has "prevailed in its long-running suit with the U.S. government over 2257 record-keeping regulations."
FSC Issues Code of Ethics, Consent Checklist for Shoots, Content Trades
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has released an updated Code of Ethics and a Consent Checklist to "better tackle harassment, discrimination and consent violation" in adult, including studio shoots and content trades.
FSC to Host Workshops on Consent for Talent, Directors
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has announced a pair of virtual workshops, for directors and talent, focused on "negotiating consent on-set and during content trades."
FSC, Agents Establish Process to Track COVID-19 Exposures
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has reached an agreement with a group of talent agents to institute "a more formal process" for reporting positive COVID-19 tests and "possible exposures outside of PASS."
FSC Urges Industry to Refrain From Traditional Shoots: 'We Do Not Believe It Is Safe'
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has issued a formal statement in response to questions about a possible production hold as rates of positive COVID-19 rates continue to rise around the country.
FSC: 'At Least a Dozen' Unreported Positive COVID-19 Tests Outside of PASS
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has announced they have “learned of at least a dozen publicly unreported positive COVID-19 tests among talent and crew testing outside the PASS system, including some who had previously worked on set.”
As COVID-19 Rates Rise, FSC Advises Against Filming 'Outside the Home'; No Hold Called
As rates of positive COVID-19 rates continue to rise around the country, the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has reiterated last week's advisory that it's unsafe to shoot content outside the home; however, as there is no specific threat to the talent pool, a production hold has not been called.
Without Calling a Halt, FSC Reiterates Advice Against Shooting 'Outside the Home'
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has released a new warning regarding COVID-19, stating that, although no production hold has been formally called, the group's standing advice that it's unsafe to shoot content outside the home has not changed.
FSC Updates Health & Safety Guidelines for Adult Production
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) updated its preliminary health and safety guidelines from the organization's COVID-19 Task Force and has addressed additional questions and concerns from the adult production community.
'No Más, I'm Out': TTS' Sixto Pacheco on His Lab's Withdrawal From the PASS System
The head of Talent Testing Service (TTS), Sixto Pacheco, offered a lengthy interview to adult industry trade publications this morning regarding his withdrawal from the PASS testing system overseen by the Free Speech Coalition (FSC).
FSC: TTS Withdraws From the PASS System
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has released a statement regarding Talent Testing Services (TTS) withdrawing from the PASS system, overseen by FSC.
FSC Releases Statement About Labor Commission's Decision on Jane Does vs. LA Direct Case
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has released a statement regarding this week's California Labor Commission decision on the case brought by five former LA Direct models against the agency and its owner Derek Hay.
NYT Probes Possible 'Lessons' From Adult Industry's PASS for COVID-19 Testing
The New York Times has published an article about the possible usefulness of adult industry STI testing protocols to help researchers and policymakers attempting to come up with COVID testing protocols.
FSC Issues COVID-19 Emergency Fund Update
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has issued an update regarding disbursements from its Emergency Fund.