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FSC Asks U.S. Judge to Reject Summary Judgment Request
The Free Speech Coalition this week asked a federal judge to deny the Justice Department’s request to dismiss its suit over new federal labeling and record-keeping regulations targeting the adult industry.
FSC 2257 Appeal to Be Heard By 10th Circuit
The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed today to hear the Free Speech Coalition’s appeal on several issues relating to last month’s preliminary injunction in the case FSC vs. Gonzales, a lawsuit seeking to halt new federal labeling and record-keeping regulations targeting the adult industry.
NakedSword’s Tim Valenti Joins 2006 FSC Board
NakedSword President and CEO Tim Valenti has joined the Free Speech Coalition’s 2006 Board of Directors. His appointment was made by the Board to fill a vacancy following the latest round of elections.
FSC Files Appeal to 10th Circuit Over 2257 Preliminary Injunction Issues
In an apparent bid to bolster its case for permanent injunction, the Free Speech Coalition has filed an appeal with the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on several issues relating to last month’s preliminary injunction on new federal labeling and record-keeping regulations.
FSC Announces 2006 Board of Directors
LAS VEGAS — The Free Speech Coalition has announced its 2006 Board of Directors during its annual membership meeting Thursday evening in Las Vegas.
Is FSC Win Hurt by Hatch?
Despite winning a preliminary injunction in their bid to halt enforcement of several amended rules relative to U.S.C. 18 § 2257, moves earlier this month by Sen. Orrin G. Hatch, R-Utah, may take some of the luster off of the FSC’s victory.
FSC Explains 2257 Ruling
The Free Speech Coalition is taking steps to outline the recent preliminary ruling by Judge Walker D. Miller on 18 U.S.C. § 2257 and has invited members to email questions on the issue for the upcoming FSC membership meeting at the Adult Entertainment Expo.
Utah Attorney General Rebuffs FSC Lawsuit
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff has responded strongly against a lawsuit aiming to dismantle a new state registry that protects children on the Internet.
FSC Given Another 2257 TRO Extension
For the fourth time since the FSC challenged the U.S. Justice Department’s amendment of 18 U.S.C. § 2257 record-keeping law, a Denver judge has extended the temporary restraining order against enforcement for another 30 days.
The Rise of the FSC
Adult webmasters are a proud, independent, creative and largely rebellious group who would rather question authority than respect it. So it is no wonder that the many organizing efforts that were attempted within the adult webmaster community ultimately failed. As I've been told on many occasions, organizing webmasters is like trying to herd cats.
FSC Challenges Utah’s Anti-Spam Registry
The Free Speech Coalition, in its first legal challenge against legislation regulating spam, has filed a federal suit against the state of Utah, claiming that its Child Protection Registry Act is unconstitutional.
FSC Membership Meeting at Webmaster Access
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – The Free Speech Coalition has announced that the general membership meeting scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 17, which was originally scheduled to be held at the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills, has been moved to Universal City, where Webmaster Access West is being held Nov. 16-18.
Raben Group to Lobby for FSC
The Free Speech Coalition has hired the Raben Group to take over its lobbying efforts in Washington D.C. after the departure of the FSC’s previous lobbyist, Aubrey King.
FSC Expands 2257 Fundraising Drive
The Free Speech Coalition has announced its second round of fundraising efforts to pay for expenses associated with its legal challenge to revisions to U.S.C. 18 § 2257, the federal labeling and record-keeping requirements.
FSC Membership Meeting Will Go On, Despite Fires
Despite wildfires currently raging throughout Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, the Free Speech Coalition’s general membership meeting will not be cancelled, according Tom Hymes, FSC communications director.
FSC Says Pence Bill May Strengthen Case Against 2257
Legislation proposed this week by Rep Mike Pence, R-Ind., in a bid to beef up the U.S. Justice Department’s 2257 record-keeping regulations may actually strengthen the Free Speech Coalition’s current legal challenge to 2257, according to First Amendment Attorney Jeffrey Douglas.
FSC, ASACP Report Another Possible Underage Performer
Less than one week after the Free Speech Coalition alerted the industry to the possibility that a female performer had falsified her age, the group, along with the Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection, has sent a second warning that a male actor also may have been underage while performing.
FSC Spearheads Letter-Writing Campaign Opposing .XXX
Affirming its opposition to the .XXX sponsored top-level domain, the Free Speech Coalition launched an aggressive letter-writing campaign and is encouraging the adult community to actively participate.
FSC, Justice Department Extend 2257 Agreement Another 30 Days
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) and the U.S. Justice Department have agreed to extend of the original stipulation regarding a motion for a temporary restraining order against enforcement of amended 2257 record-keeping regulations.
FSC Expects Action Before 2257 Injunction Expires
Technically, Sept. 1 is the last day Free Speech Coalition members are guaranteed protection against enforcement of re-issued 2257 requirements under an agreement between the FSC and the Justice Department. But FSC Communications Director Tom Hymes told XBiz there’s no cause for alarm.