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APAG, 424 Local Crew Union Issue Statement Over Court Decision
The Adult Film Actors Guild (APAG) and 424 Local Crew Union have released an “official statement” in regards to yesterday's court decision over endorsements made for the California ballot pamphlet.
3rd Circuit Won't Rehear 2257 Case
The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday denied the Justice Department’s petition for a rehearing over a three-judge panel’s decision over 18 U.S.C. §§2257 and 2257A, the federal statutes that govern performer record-keeping for sexually explicit content.
'Yes on Prop 60' Must Remove False Endorsements, Judge Says
A Sacramento Superior Court judge ruled today that the AIDS Healthcare Foundation was wrong to list two groups that had not formally endorsed the controversial adult industry initiative Proposition 60 and that the false endorsements should be stripped from the official voter guide.
FSC Sponsors Inaugural CatalystCon Sex Worker Summit
The Free Speech Coalition has announced sponsorship of the inaugural CatalystCon Sex Worker Summit in Los Angeles
Judge: Prop 60 Ballot Pamphlet Statements Need Alterations
A Sacramento Superior Court judge made a tentative order Wednesday that will force changes on the official ballot pamphlet in regards to Proposition 60.
'Yes on Prop 60' Camp Says Mike South Is Onboard
FAIR, which is funded by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, paid for a press release to be disseminated through Business Wire that states adult entertainment industry blogger Mike South has endorsed Proposition 60.
Porn Stars Say Airbnb Booted Them Off Service
Two porn stars have come forward, claiming that they’ve been booted from the giant online marketplace that enables people to list, find, then rent vacation homes for a processing fee.
IEAU, S.F. Medical Society File Writ to Be Removed From Calif. Voter Guide
At least two groups listed as supporters of Proposition 60 by AIDS Healthcare Foundation say they do not support the controversial adult film initiative, according to the Californians Against Worker Harassment campaign.
FSC, AHF Petitions Weighed Prior to Cal/OSHA Meeting
Cal/OSHA’s Standards Board released findings this week on two petitions that sought to alter § 5193, which prescribes protections against bloodborne pathogens for California porn shoots.
Venus Lux's 'Syren Burlesque' to Include Raffle for APAC, FSC
Venus Lux Entertainment has announced the addition of a raffle for the premiere of Syren Burlesque.
Updated: Derrick Burts Claims Prop 60 Opponents Are Spreading Lies
Derrick Burts, the former gay porn star who said he contracted HIV from another performer in 2010, has filed a lawsuit charging certain porn stars and a California lawmaker are intentionally spreading lies about Prop 60 to voters.
Trump Signs Pledge to Crack Down on Porn If Elected
In a development that could sway stakeholders in the industry, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump signed a pledge two weeks ago stating he would aggressively enforce existing laws that prevent the sexual exploitation of children, including federal obscenity laws, child pornography laws, sexual predation laws and the sex trafficking laws.
FSC: Authorities Announce Hack of 25 Porn Sites
The FBI today notified the Free Speech Coalition that 25 adult sites have been hacked, allowing content to be stolen and uploaded to torrent sites.
FSC Calls on AHF to Withdraw Prop 60 Rebuttal
The Free Speech Coalition issued a statement today that said that the AIDS Healthcare Foundation-backed pro-Proposition 60 campaign fraudulently claims union support for the ballot initiative.
FSC: Fraudulent Test Attempt Prevented in Fla.
The Free Speech Coalition reported this evening that a performer in Florida yesterday was caught attempting to work with an expired test that had been digitally manipulated.
Civil Rights Group EQCA Votes to Oppose Prop 60
Equality California (EQCA), which is billed as the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ civil rights organization, has voted to oppose Proposition 60.
Justice Department Seeks Rehearing of 2257 Decision
The Justice Department yesterday filed a brief with the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, seeking a rehearing over the recent appellate ruling involving 18 U.S.C. §§ 2257 and 2257A, the federal statutes that govern performer record-keeping for sexually explicit content.
Cal/OSHA to Weigh New FSC, AHF Petitions at Aug. 18 Hearing
Adult entertainment stakeholders voiced their opinions yesterday at Cal/OSHA Standards Board’s monthly meeting over future proposals to further regulate adult film making in the state.
Deadline Is Tuesday to Submit Arguments for Calif. Voter Guide
Secretary of State Alex Padilla this evening invited interested Californians to submit arguments for or against statewide ballot measures that will be voted on in the Nov. 8 General Election.
Updated: Condom Initiative Assigned 'Proposition 59' on Calif. Ballot
Secretary of State Alex Padilla announced this evening that the Safer Sex in the Adult Film Industry Act that is slated for the Nov. 8 ballot will be labeled Proposition 59.