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APC4C Formed to Combat AB 332, Measure B
Former adult actress Lydia Lee and the FSC’s Diane Duke and Joanne Cachapero have formed the Adult Performers Coalition For Choice (APC4C), an outreach organization dedicated to toppling Measure B and barring the passage of AB 332.
Lylith LaVey Claims Mr. Marcus Shoot Led to Emotional Distress
Mr. Marcus' attorney says that performer Lylith LaVey's emotional distress suit against the male porn star at epicenter of last year's syphilis-infection outbreak is full of holes because she knew the risks involved in shoots.
AB 332's Next Hearing Slated for Wednesday
California's Assembly Appropriations Committee will hear AB 332 as the 25th item on a slate of about 150 bills on Wednesday.
FSC Panel Discussion Saturday in Las Vegas
The Free Speech Coalition and Liberty and Prosperity Now present a luncheon and panel discussion on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Suncoast Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
AB 332 Assembly Panel Hearing to Stream Live Tomorrow
Assembly Bill 332 will be heard for a second time at the state capitol on Wednesday. The hearing will stream over the Internet tomorrow at 1:30 p.m.
L.A. Times Runs Porn-Condom Poll, Commentary
The Los Angeles Times posted Tuesday an online poll and commentary relative to mandating condoms in adult entertainment productions in the region.
Video: Measure B Debate Streams on Huffington Post
A debate taking on the hot-button issues of Measure B aired on The Huffington Post this afternoon, sparking heated dialogue between representatives of the adult biz and a proponent of the L.A. County voter-approved law from the AIDS Healthcare Foundation.
FSC Issues Call to Action Over AB 332
The Free Speech Coalition is issuing a call to action to all members and opponents of Assembly Bill 332, the proposed piece of legislation to mandate barrier protection in adult film productions in California.
FSC's Duke: AB 332's Author Won't Set Aside Bill
The Free Speech Coalition charged Wednesday that the author of AB 332, which would mandate barrier protection for performers statewide, has cemented a relationship with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and likely won't work with the adult entertainment industry to come up with alternatives to the bill's existing language.
Vivid Asks Federal Judge to Invalidate Measure B
Vivid Entertainment attorneys have filed a motion for judgment to invalidate Measure B. Concurrently, Vivid's legal team also has asked for a preliminary injunction over the enforcement of the countywide law.
Calif. Legislative Panel Votes to Move AB 332 Forward
AB 332 moved forward today after a California legislative panel voted 5-1 in favor of the bill.
Legislative Analysis of AB 332 Released; Hearing Set for Tomorrow
An analysis has been released over the pros and cons of AB 332, which will be heard tomorrow in its first hearing at the state capitol.
FSC Launches 2257DONATE.com
Free Speech Coalition has launched a fundraising website, 2257Donate.com, to raise money for the continuing legal effort against 18 U.S.C. § 2257, the federal regulations governing record-keeping for adult producers.
FSC Denounces AHF Complaint Against Immoral Productions
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has denounced the actions taken by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Tuesday as another misguided attempt to monopolize public health policy by demonizing adult industry businesses.
Trial Over Legality of 2257 Scheduled to Begin June 3
The Free Speech Coalition's long-running legal battle against the Justice Department over the legality of 18 U.S.C. § 2257 will be headed for trial on June 3 with a decision on the case due no later than July 30.
1st Committee Hearing on AB 332 Scheduled for March 19
Assembly Bill 332 will be heard for the first time by committee at a hearing at the state capitol on Tuesday, March 19.
HotMovies Resurrects FreedomStreams FSC Benefit to Fight Measure B
HotMovies.com announced today it would reinstitute its landmark FreedomStreams benefit for the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) this year on April 15 by dedicating its one-day earnings, matching all donations up to $10,000 to help fund the legal challenge and eventual repeal of L.A. County Measure B.