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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.

Mike Stabile Guests on 'Adult Site Broker Talk' Podcast Part 2

Mike Stabile of the Free Speech Coalition is the latest guest on "Adult Site Broker Talk," which has released the second half of a two-part interview with the journalist and documentary filmmaker.

FSC: Kansas Law Firm Threatens Adult Site Over Age Verification

The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has been notified that Kansas law firm Mann Wyatt Tanksley has sent a letter threatening an adult website with a lawsuit for breaking 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).

FSC: Kansas Attorneys Seeking Plaintiffs to Sue Adult Companies Over Age Verification

Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has released a statement warning that a personal injury law firm in Kansas is soliciting plaintiffs to sue adult companies under the state's age verification law.

Mike Stabile Guests on 'Adult Site Broker Talk' Podcast

Mike Stabile of the Free Speech Coalition is the latest guest on "Adult Site Broker Talk," which has released the first half of a two-part interview with the journalist and documentary filmmaker.

FSC Warns of Nude Photography Site Falsely Claiming Affiliation With Organization

Free Speech Coalition (FSC) published a statement Friday warning of a nude art photography website fraudulently claiming to be associated with the industry trade organization.

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.

Oklahoma Age Verification Law Takes Effect Nov. 1

With Oklahoma's age verification law, SB 1959, poised to go into effect this Friday, Nov. 1, Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has released a brief statement regarding the legislation.

Montana District Court Denies Motion to Dismiss FSC Lawsuit in 'Major Victory'

Free Speech Coalition (FSC) scored a major victory Tuesday in its fight against Montana's age verification law, when a Montana district court denied the state's motion to dismiss the adult industry trade association's lawsuit challenging the statute.

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.

FSC Reports Takedown of Adult Performer Doxxing Leak

Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has reported the takedown of a major doxxing leak outing the legal names of over 13,000 adult performers.

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.

The Advocate: FSC Exec Director Alison Boden Champions Industry

Since Alison Boden took the reins of Free Speech Coalition (FSC) in early 2022, the organization has undergone a resurgence. Defending its members, sex workers, the adult industry and even society in general from threats to freedom of expression, FSC can now consistently be found on the front lines, battling with renewed zeal.

FSC's Alison Boden Hosts Content Moderation Panel at TrustCon

Free Speech Coalition Executive Director Alison Boden recently hosted a panel discussion on the trust and safety practices of adult platforms at TrustCon, the global conference dedicated to trust and safety professionals.

FSC's Alison Boden Delivers Keynote at UK Age Assurance Regulator Event

Free Speech Coalition (FSC) Executive Director Alison Boden delivered the keynote presentation at a recent meeting on age verification hosted by U.K. communications regulator Ofcom.

FSC Drops Opposition to California Age Verification Bill After Amendments

Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has dropped its formal opposition to California’s age verification bill AB 3080, after an amendment secured through months of discussions with the bill’s author was heard by the Senate Judiciary Committee.