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FSC Issues Statement Following Loss of Playboy's Hugh Hefner

Adult entertainment trade group Free Speech Coalition issued a statement today following the death last night of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner.

FSC Issues Advisory Over Reported Syphilis Exposures in Europe

The Free Speech Coalition today issued a statement relative to the report that a second adult performer tested positive for syphilis.

Performer in Budapest Reportedly Tests Positive for Syphilis

Porno Dan, who runs ImmoralLive.com from Budapest, today said he has halted all production at his live studio after a male performer in the local talent pool tested positive for syphilis.

Suit: Bikini Baristas Say Bare-Skin Ban Impedes 1st Amendment Rights

Bikini baristas working in the city of Everett, Wash., claimed in a federal lawsuit filed today that a new ordinance that went into effect last week violates their constitutional rights to free expression and the right to privacy.

FSC Publishes Analysis of L.A. County's Porn Production Law

The Free Speech Coalition today published an analysis of Measure B and its position on the law that is subject to enforcement within Los Angeles County.

FSC's 2257 Case Heads Back to Court on Sept. 28

Later this month, a federal judge in Philadelphia will hear oral arguments on competing motions for judgment in the Free Speech Coalition’s long-running challenge over federal record-keeping statutes for adult entertainment producers.

iWantClips Elevates FSC Membership Status to Diamond

The Free Speech Coalition today said that iWantClips.com has upgraded its membership status to Diamond, the highest level available to help sponsor the adult entertainment trade group’s efforts.

Daily News: L.A. County Should Revisit Measure B

The Los Angeles Daily News editorial board today said that adult entertainment talent and producers should get another chance at being heard about Measure B regulations.

FSC Warns Adult Performers About Working With Netflix

The Free Speech Coalition warned adult performers today to be “extremely wary” about working with Netflix or producers affiliated with the “Hot Girls Wanted” docuseries.

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It’s Time for FSC to Set the Terms of Debates

When I started at Free Speech Coalition a year and a half ago, my goal was not only to grow the organization, but to rethink who we are, and what we could accomplish.

Eric Paul Leue ·

Measure B Adult Film Permit Fee Plan Moves Forward

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors this morning moved forward with new health permit fees for adult film shoots.

FSC 'Deeply Troubled' Over Measure B Permit Fee Decision

The Free Speech Coalition this afternoon issued a statement about today’s decision by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to approve a new film permit fee structure for adult productions.

FSC Issues Statement About Tomorrow's Film Permit Hearing

The Free Speech Coalition this evening released a statement relative to tomorrow’s Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors hearing over proposed health permit fees for adult film productions.

L.A. County Supervisors to Weigh Adult Film Permit Fees on Tuesday

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday plans to hear discussion on proposed health permit fees for adult film shoots.

Video: Anikka Albrite Explains Concerns With 'Hot Girls Wanted'

The Free Speech Coalition today released a new video in which adult star Anikka Albrite explains how the Netflix docuseries “Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On” compromised performer safety and privacy.

FSC Relaunches Website, Plans Webinar Series

The Free Speech Coalition has relaunched its website with new resource sections, as well as members-only content and directories of FSC-approved vendors and services.

FSC: Industry Mourns Loss of Fetish Star January Seraph

The Free Speech Coalition posted a release on its site today honoring the passing of dominatrix, model and fetish star January Seraph.

L.A. County May Adopt New Adult Film Permit Fee Structure

Public health officials tomorrow will ask the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to agree on a set of fees to pay for inspections at adult film production sites as part of Measure B, which was passed by voters in 2012.

Regulators to Receive Update on Porn Production Proposals Tomorrow

A strong showing of support from adult performers and production personnel is hoped for tomorrow’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board meeting in San Diego.

Regulators to Hear Update on Adult Filmmaking Proposals

California’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board today released its agenda for its next monthly public meeting, slating a portion of next week’s assembly for an update on bloodborne pathogen protection in the adult entertainment industry.