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FSC, NakedSword Kick Off Rebranding Drive

Video-on-demand network NakedSword.com has announced details of a rebranding campaign and marketing partnership with the Free Speech Coalition.

FSC Reacts to HIV-Positive Report

"The circumstances are tragic and, of course, there is cause for grave concern anytime anyone is diagnosed with HIV," FSC Executive Director Diane Duke said.

FSC's Secret Weapon

Free Speech Coalition is privileged to work with some of the best lobbyists in the nation. So why is it that our lobby efforts often go unnoticed? Because a lobbyist’s most effective work happens behind the scenes in the offices and halls of our states’ and nation’s capitals.

Diane Duke ·

FSC Brings Federal Trade Commission to XBIZ Panel

The Free Speech Coalition has announced the addition of a representative from the Federal Trade Commission to its presentation at the upcoming XBIZ Summer Forum in Las Vegas.

FSC, Sureflix Podcast Tackles Piracy

The issue of piracy in adult media was addressed by industry leaders Diane Duke and Eric Johnson for a podcast produced and published by social media site and “sex information network” SiN2.0.

FSC Selects Attorney for 2257 Litigation

The Free Speech Coalition has selected attorney J. Michael Murray and the Cleveland-based law firm of Berkman, Gordon, Murray and DeVan to move forward with litigation challenging 18 U.S.C. § 2257 and the regulations that were revised in December.

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2257 - What's the Deal?

As the industry’s trade association, FSC is intricately involved on a number of issues that impact the adult entertainment industry. From piracy to production insurance, bans on adult novelties to business benefits, we strive to meet the needs of our members on a number of fronts. In other words, we do much more than act as the watchdog and challenger to 2257. However, on the heels of the disappointing Connections decision, with a new administration and new Attorney General in place, and as the dates for implementation of the final regulations for 2257 and 2257A come and go, a number of folks are calling our office asking the question, “What’s the deal with 2257?” It is a good question and, as is always the case, there are few definitive answers. Nonetheless, I will do my best to let you know what we know and to communicate our strategy in the ongoing battle with this overly cumbersome and oppressive record-keeping regulation.

Diane Duke ·

Companies Donate to FSC Fundraiser at Adultcon 16

The Free Speech Coalition announced today that several of its member companies have donated items to a silent auction for its benefit at Adultcon 16 this weekend.

FSC Welcomes Rob Novinger to Board of Directors

The Free Speech Coalition announced today the addition of Rob Novinger, co-founder and partner at gay production company Channel 1 Releasing, to its board of directors.

FSC Affiliated Vendors Offering Production Insurance

“I suspected that the production insurance hole would be filled in short order," FSC Executive Director Diane Duke said. “Our producers pay their premiums and have very few claims."

FSC Offers Members New Health and Safety Manual

The manual addresses basic concerns including handling of equipment and OSHA record-keeping criteria, as well as first aid procedures and regulations for handling blood-borne pathogens.

Manhunt.net Donates $10,000 to FSC

Gay social networking site Manhunt.net has donated $10,000 to the Free Speech Coalition in an effort to help fund the challenges to 18 U.S.C. §2257.

FSC Sponsors 12th Annual Celebrate Free Speech Lobbying Days

The Free Speech Coalition is sponsoring the 12th annual Celebrate Free Speech Lobbying Days, an advocacy event for adult entertainment industry professionals, in Sacramento March 9-10.

Phil Harvey Discusses Sales, Obama Administration at FSC Members Luncheon

Overall, Harvey painted an optimistic picture of the immediate future of the industry, calling the industry "recession-proof" and citing the nomination of David Ogden for deputy U.S. attorney general as a good sign.

FSC Requests Delay in Execution of §2257 Regulations

The Free Speech Coalition announced today that it has sent a letter to the Justice Department requesting a delay in the execution of the latest revisions to the §2257 regulations.

FSC to Present Leadership Award to Kink.com

The Free Speech Coalition announced today that online content producer Kink.com would receive the FSC Leadership Award at the XBIZ Awards on Thursday.

XBIZ Industry Conference, FSC to Host Forum on 2257 Developments

The XBIZ State of the Industry Conference will host a special forum discussion regarding impending 2257 regulation revisions on Day 3 of the show, which takes place Feb. 10-12 at the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills, Calif.

Phil Harvey to Give Keynote at FSC Membership Meeting

The Free Speech Coalition announced today that Adam & Eve founder Phil Harvey will serve as its keynote speaker at the membership meeting during the XBIZ Conference.

FSC Sets 2257 3rd-Party Record-keeping Forum

“We want to bring people together around the issue of third-party records and the significant changes that have happened with the 2257 regulations," FSC Executive Director Diane Duke told XBIZ.

FSC Launches Profile and Group on Facebook

The Free Speech Coalition announced today that it has launched a group and a profile page for its members on Facebook.