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FSC to Speak at Sexuality Conference
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) announced today that FSC representatives will speak at the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality’s Western Region San Diego Conference, titled “Sexual Healing: Self and Society.”
Joining the FSC Board
I have been elected to the board of the Free Speech Coalition. I do not know if that is an honor or not but I do know that at the moment it feels like an imprecise achievement.
FSC Offers Members Financial Planning Program
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has partnered with Plan B Investments (PBII) to offer FSC members customized financial planning services, including business and personal retirement needs.
FSC, HotMovies Announce ‘FreedomStreams’ Date
HotMovies.com has announced that it will once again hold its one-day fundraising event, FreedomStreams, to raise funds for the Free Speech Coalition, to cover both ongoing operating expenses and the anticipated renewal of the FSC’s 2257-related litigation efforts.
FSC to Premier Anti-Piracy 101 at Phoenix Forum
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) today announced its speaker lineup and topic agenda for Anti-Piracy 101, an educational session to take place at the Phoenix Forum that is designed to help adult businesses coordinate their anti-piracy efforts.
FSC Sets Dates for Celebrate Free Speech Lobbying Days
The Free Speech Coalition announced today that it has set April 20 and 21 as the dates for its 11th annual Celebrate Free Speech Lobbying Day in Sacramento.
Ruling on Texas Sex Toy Ban Could Affect Other States
State government officials this week said that a recent decision by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court Appeals overturning a Texas sex toy law could render Mississippi’s own ban on “obscene devices” unenforceable.
XHC Piracy Panel: Fight For Your IP Rights
One word you can’t use to describe the XBIZ Hollywood Conference’s Piracy Roundtable is “dull” — from the serious and engaging topic to the sometimes heated words exchanged between panelists and audience members, it was a seminar that will likely continue to inspire debate for some time to come.
FSC Joins With GAPA For Educational Initiative to Fight Piracy
The Free Speech Coalition announced that it is joining forces with the Global Anti-Piracy Agency(GAPA) to create a long-term strategy to fight content piracy. A series of antipiracy seminars produced by XXX University, FSC’s new educational program, is scheduled to start in March
N.H. Supreme Court Reverses Virtual CP Conviction
The New Hampshire Supreme Court has overturned the child pornography possession conviction of a man who created composite sexual images by superimposing the heads of minors onto pictures of adults engaged in sex acts.
DOJ Asks For Rehearing On 6th Circuit’s 2257 Ruling
The Justice Dept. has requested a rehearing of the 6th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals’ ruling in the Connection Distributing case, in which the court found 18 U.S.C. 2257 unconstitutional.
FSC Board Elections Results Announced
At a membership meeting held last week at the Adult Entertainment Expo, the Free Speech Coalition announced the results of its 2008-2009 Board of Directors election. Four new members were elected to the board, while three existing board members were re-elected to serve another term.
FSC Plans Las Vegas Membership Meeting
The Free Speech Coalition will be holding its first membership meeting of 2008 at the upcoming the Adult Entertainment Expo in Las Vegas.
FSC Opens Board Elections for 2008-09
The Free Speech Coalition sent out ballots last week for the election of its 2008-2009 Board of Directors, with a voting deadline of Dec. 18.
U.S. House Passes the SAFE Act
The House of Representatives, 409 to 2, has passed the Securing Adolescents From Exploitation-Online (SAFE) Act, which would require Internet service providers to report any apparent violation of certain sections of federal law pertaining to child pornography and child exploitation.
FSC Issues Annual Report
The Free Speech Coalition has issued its annual State-of-the-Industry Report 2007-08 intended to provide an overview of the adult entertainment business for industry members, media and the public.
Mukasey Says He’ll ‘Review’ DOJ Obscenity Enforcement
During recent Senate confirmation hearings for Michael Mukasey, President George W. Bush’s nominee to fill the vacant U.S. Attorney General position, Mukasey said that if he is confirmed, he will reevaluate the Justice Department’s obscenity law enforcement strategy.
FSC Opens Up Board Nominations Via Email
The Free Speech Coalition has put out the call for nominations for its 2008 Board of Directors. The FSC will send current members an email nomination form Monday; nominations will be accepted from Nov. 5-19.
Industry Attorneys Comment on 6th Circuit’s 2257 Ruling
While they acknowledged that the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling Monday that the 18 U.S.C. 2257 is unconstitutional is not the final word on the subject, adult industry attorneys Wednesday continued to hail it as a major victory in the battle to invalidate the statute.
2008 XBIZ Awards Website Launches; New Categories Featured
The excitement and anticipation for the 2008 XBIZ Awards taking place Feb. 7 at The Highlands in Hollywood, Calif., is building with the launch of the show's official website at XBIZAwards.com.