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In the Wake of the Piracy Summit
On Nov. 18, FSC in conjunction with law firms Jenner Block and Mitchell Silberberg, pulled together an unprecedented group of mainstream entertainment executives to talk to the adult entertainment industry about the problem of piracy. Surely these top executives, these strategists from Sony, NBC Universal, MPAA, SoundExchange, Universal Music Group and more would have the solution about how to protect valuable content from would-be pirates. Is there a magic pill for piracy?
FSC Releases Report on ‘Final’ §2257 Regulations
The Free Speech Coalition has issued a report clarifying “final” §2257 regulations and what they mean for the adult industry.
FSC Fundraiser Set for Adultcon
Adult industry consumer show Adultcon will host a silent auction fundraiser for the Free Speech Coalition during the next Adultcon.
XBIZ to Host Annual FSC Meeting at State of the Industry Conference
“XBIZ is pleased to host the Free Speech Coalition’s annual members meeting and we encourage all show registrants to be there,” XBIZ President Alec Helmy said. “This is going to be a special opportunity for all involved.”
FSC Launches 2009 Rebranding Campaign
The rebranding will include a complete revamp of the FSC website and a new look for the weekly online newsletter. FSC also will launch a Facebook page for its members.
XBIZ President Alec Helmy, Gill Sperlein of Titan Media Join FSC as Board Members
The Free Speech Coalition has tapped two new members to its eight-member board of directors, XBIZ President and founder Alec Helmy and Titan Media attorney Gill Sperlein.
What's Piracy Got To Do With It?
There has been a great deal of discussion about the appropriate role the Free Speech Coalition plays in copyright, piracy and monetization of content in an ever-changing digital environment. I’d like to clarify FSC’s role as it pertains to copyright protection and to offer a specific example of how your trade association is working for you.
FSC Solicits Attorneys, Law Firms to Challenge 2257
The Free Speech Coalition announced today that it has sent a request-for-proposal letter to hundreds of attorneys in its search for a legal team to challenge the latest revisions to U.S.C. 18 §§2257 and 2257A.
Free Speech Coalition Engages New Lobbyist
The Free Speech Coalition has announced its new contract with the law office of Ignacio Hernandez for its lobbying efforts in the state of California.
Hirsch, Coffman Tackle Piracy at FSC Summit
Two industry leaders yesterday addressed a crowd of adult production company owners, directors, content producers, webmasters and other industry members at the Free Speech Coalition’s piracy summit at the Universal Sheraton.
FSC Digital Symposium: The Morning Panels
"We live in a world where people believe that everything they see on their computers and TVs is free for the taking," said FSC Executive Director Diane Duke during her opening remarks.
FSC Opens Nominations for Board Members
The Free Speech Coalition has opened up nominations for the 2008 FSC Board elections. Voting ends Nov. 21 and is open to all current members.
FSC Announces Limited Space for Nov. 18 ‘Digital Environment’ Summit
The Free Speech Coalition has announced limited space for its first-ever conference on digital entertainment to take place Nov. 18 in Universal City, Calif.
FSC Announces Piracy Summit Speakers
The Free Speech Coalition’s summit on piracy is taking shape with the announcement of the event’s speakers from both the adult and mainstream industries.
What's Up With 2257 Litigation
I receive calls on a regular basis asking me to bring people up to speed on 2257. It is a complicated issue because there have been numerous developments with a great deal of bureaucracy and an equal amount of ambiguity. In this article I will briefly explain 2257’s major developments and give you a basic idea of where we stand at this point in time.
FSC Taps Cachapero as Membership Director
“Joanne is a perfect addition to our team,” said Diane Duke, FSC Executive Director. “She knows the industry, is tremendously talented, and is committed to the values and principles of the Free Speech Coalition.”
FSC Celebrates Annual Awards Bash
A host of adult industry luminaries gathered last night for the Free Speech Coalition’s annual Bash event gala, at the Globe Theater in the Universal City Walk complex.
FSC Plans Internet Anti-piracy Summit
The Free Speech Coalition will host what it calls a first-of-its-kind summit on anti-piracy efforts and business opportunities in the digital realm.
Inside FSC
Free Speech Coalition is the trade association for the adult entertainment industry
Obscenity Cases, the DOJ and You
The Department of Justice is holding a black cloud of threat over the heads of adult entertainment industry professionals and, with the pending regime change, they seem to be flexing their muscle more than usual. Obscenity — it’s the only law on the books in which the violating individual or company does not know that they’ve committed a crime until being found guilty in court.