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FSC: Porn Performers Express Opposition to Condom Bill
Nearly 500 adult performers have signed a petition asking legislators to vote no on AB 1576, a bill that many performers say violates their privacy, and is so restrictive that it would push a legal industry underground, the Free Speech Coalition announced Monday.
Calif. Appropriations Panel to Hear AB 1576 on Wednesday
Assembly Bill 1576, the proposal that would mandate condom use in all porn productions shot in California, continues to wend its way through the state's Legislature. Next stop: The state's Assembly's Appropriation Committee.
ACLU, EFF File Amicus Brief in FSC's Appeal of 2257 Case
In an amicus brief filed Monday, the ACLU and the Electronic Frontier Foundation sided with the Free Speech Coalition and other co-plaintiffs, asking the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal to reverse a lower court ruling finding the federal record-keeping statutes for adult producers constitutional.
FSC Files Appeals Brief in 2257 Case
Attorneys for the Free Speech Coalition and 15 co-plaintiffs delivered a brief to the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today challenging the constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. §2257 and 2257A, the federal record-keeping statutes for adult producers.
FSC Launches AB 1576 Opposition Fax/Phone Campaign
AB 1576, a bill drafted by AIDS Healthcare Foundation AHF and sponsored by Assemblymember Isadore Hall, is scheduled to be heard in front of the Assembly Arts & Entertainment Committee at 9 a.m. this Tuesday.
FSC Supports Change.org Petition Targeting AHF's Weinstein
An online petition that seeks to oust the AIDS Healthcare Foundation's CEO and president, Michael Weinstein, now has the support of the Free Speech Coalition.
FSC Attends ILS to Promote Code of Ethics Program
Free Speech Coalition CEO Diane Duke and Membership Director Joanne Cachapero are set to attend the International Lingerie Show (ILS) in Las Vegas, March 30-April 1.
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.
FSC's Duke Interviewed in Brown Political Review
The Brown Political Review — Brown University’s student-run, nonpartisan magazine for political journalism — last week interviewed Diane Duke, the chief executive of the Free Speech Coalition.
FSC's Diane Duke Argues Against Censorship at U.K. Roundtable
Free Speech Coalition president Diane Duke recently argued against new U.K. censorship rules at a London roundtable sponsored by Virgin Media.
New FSC Board Officers Announced
Following the election for board members in January, the Free Speech Coalition today announced board officers who have recently been appointed.
XBIZ, FSC Members Attend the Dirty, Sexy Policy Conference
Free Speech Coalition Board Chair Jeffrey Douglas and CEO Diane Duke will attend and speak at the Sexy, Dirty Policy Conference, held by the Carsey-Wolfe Center at UCSB, today through tomorrow.
New Calif. Porn-Condom Bill Moves Forward
Calif. Assemblyman Isadore Hall's latest bill to mandate barrier protection for all porn productions shot in the state recently moved forward at the state Capitol.
Knocking the Knock Offs
American copyright law has traditionally been intertwined with how we view patents and trademarks. In fact, the U.S. House and Senate Patent Committee and it’s Subcommittee on Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights was responsible for crafting copyright law until fairly recently, and the individual industries affected by copyright have always been the entities that shape actual legislative updates in the U.S.
FSC 2013: A Very Busy Year!
As 2013 closes and we look forward to a new year, I wanted to thank all of our members for their generosity and support
FSC: Isadore Hall Reintroduces Condom Legislation as AB 1576
Free Speech Coalition said Friday it had learned that new legislation that would mandate barrier protection for adult performers was introduced to the California Assembly by Assemblymember Isadore Hall.
FSC Awards Ceremony Honors Innovators, Leaders
The Free Speech Coalition honored an accomplished group of adult industry innovators and leaders on Wednesday evening at the 2014 FSC Awards cocktail reception at the W Hotel in conjunction with the XBIZ 360 events series.
California Exotic Novelties Crowned Novelty Company of the Year
California Exotic Novelties has been crowned Novelty Company of the Year by the Free Speech Coalition
FSC Summit Spotlights 'Code of Ethics,' 'Anti-Counterfeiting'
Free Speech Coalition CEO Diane Duke on Wednesday moderated a panel of adult film advocates, industry professionals and fellow FSC members to kick off the 2014 FSC Summit which is being held in conjunction with the XBIZ 360 events series this week at the W Hollywood Hotel.
2nd XBIZ Awards Fundraiser Underway for FSC, ASACP
The 2014 XBIZ Awards show this Friday night will include a special second-annual fundraiser segment in support of the industry's leading trade organizations, the ASACP and Free Speech Coalition.