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Walters Defends Artist's Free Speech Rights

Industry attorney Lawrence Walters has taken on a case of significant importance in free speech circles — one that challenges an artist over his reproduction of Florida’s state seal.

FSC: 2257 Ruling a Huge Victory for Free Speech

The Free Speech Coalition announced that a three judge panel from the federal Third Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the adult industry this week, declaring that the 2257 record-keeping regulations — Reagan-era protocols expanded by the Bush Administration to harass legitimate adult producers — are a likely government restraint on free speech, and as such require the application of “strict scrutiny” — an incredibly high bar for the government to overcome.

U.K. Lawyer Myles Jackman Now Crowdfunding Free Speech Activism

Obscenity lawyer Myles Jackman has announced his launch of an appeal on the crowd-funding website Patreon for monthly donations to fund his pro bono activism practice.

'FSC After Dark' Fashion Show, Auction Raises Funds for Free Speech

Some of the biggest stars in the adult industry came together Thursday night for a good cause at the first ever “FSC After Dark: Capes & Panties” porn star fashion show and auction.

Herald Price Fahringer, Famed Free Speech Attorney, Dies

Attorney Herald Price Fahringer, who represented numerous high-profile adult entertainment entrepreneurs in a wide range of criminal and civil matters involving free speech, has died. He was 87.

Anti-Porn Group Rebrands as World Supports Free Speech

In what the pro-censorship group described as a major announcement, Morality In Media’s Executive Director, Dawn Hawkins, revealed its rebrand.

Free Speech Coalition to Attend The Phoenix Forum

Free Speech Coalition CEO Diane Duke and Membership Director Joanne Cachapero will attend The Phoenix Forum, in Tempe, Ariz., next week.

Free Speech Coalition Lifts Moratorium on Adult Productions

The Free Speech Coalition announced late Tuesday that the moratorium on adult filming has been lifted.

Susan Colvin Honored With Free Speech Coalition Legacy Award

Susan Colvin is the recipient of the Free Speech Coalition Legacy Award.

Doc Johnson, Pipedream Join Free Speech Coalition

Free Speech Coalition (FSC) on Wednesday announced that adult novelty companies Doc Johnson and Pipedream Products have become the newest members of the adult industry trade association.

Recipients of Free Speech Coalition Awards Announced

Free Speech Coalition on Friday announced the recipients of the 2012 FSC Awards.

Diane Duke Named CEO of Free Speech Coalition, Contract Renewed Through 2015

The Board of Directors of the Free Speech Coalition on Friday announced that Diane Duke has accepted a new three-year contract to be the chief executive officer of the adult industry’s trade association.

CCBill Joins Free Speech Coalition

Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has announced that payment processing company CCBill has joined as its newest member.

Wet-Media, Porn Guardian Join Free Speech Coalition

The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) announced today that Wet-Media and Porn Guardian have become the two newest members of the trade association.

Free Speech Coalition Reaches 20-Year Milestone Fighting the Good Fight

It may not be the first thing that springs to mind when people think of the adult industry, and it’s certainly not the sexiest, nor the most titillating part of the business.

Flynt Discusses Free Speech at XBIZ Retail Expo

Larry Flynt discussed his views on the state of the adult retail industry on Thursday afternoon at the first-ever XBIZ Retail Expo & Conference, addressing a crowd of more than 150 in a special appearance at the Stone Rose Lounge inside the Sofitel Hotel.