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FSC Begins 2006 Board of Directors Nominations Process
The Free Speech Coalition has released its 2006 nominations schedule for people interested in serving on the FSC Board of Directors. Seven of the Board’s 13 seats are up for grabs.
FSC Clears Backlog of Membership Applications
After being swamped with membership queries in response to its 2257 lawsuit against the Justice Department, the Free Speech Coalition announced Tuesday that it is close to completing a backlog of applications.
FSC Membership Meeting Slated for Saturday at Internext
The Free Speech Coalition will hold its general membership meeting at Internext on Saturday. On the agenda will be an update of the federal lawsuit over new record-keeping regulations.
FSC Thanks Gala and Golf Tournament Attendees
CANOGA PARK, Calif. – In gratitude for such a strong outpouring of support by the adult entertainment community, the Board of Directors and staff of the Free Speech Coalition extend a huge and heartfelt thanks to the sponsors, award winners and attendees who showed up last Sunday to the 5th Annual Bob Tremont Memorial Golf Tournament and the 18th Annual "Night of the Stars" fundraiser, to party the night away while celebrating the people and companies who devote so much to protect our First Amendment rights.
FSC Deposition Deemed a Success, Lawyers Say
Four of the lawyers representing the FSC in its lawsuit against the federal government concluded a four-hour deposition today of Howard Schmidt, a technology expert and government witness.
2257 Roundtable Bodes Well for Upcoming FSC Lawsuit
Straight from two days of depositions with the U.S. Justice Department, industry attorney and Free Speech Coalition Chairperson Jeffrey Douglas brought an upbeat tone to the 2257 roundtable at the Adult Novelty Expo.
FSC Submits Membership List to Special Master
As stipulated in last week’s agreement between the Free Speech Coalition and the Justice Department, the FSC has submitted a master list of members to a court-appointed Special Master.
FSC Opens Call Center, Membership Soars
Just one day after the Free Speech Coalition entered into an agreement with the Department of Justice to suspend enforcement of amended federal record-keeping and labeling requirements, the FSC has officially opened a call center to handle the high volume of membership applicants.
FSC Inks Deal With Justice; Another Hearing in Aug.
The Free Speech Coalition entered into an agreement Thursday with the Justice Department to suspend enforcement of re-issued federal record-keeping and labeling requirements for FSC members. A U.S. Attorneys Office source said that the parties will hold a preliminary injunction hearing on Aug. 8.
XBiz Goes Inside the FSC Complaint Against 2257
XBiz looks at the Free Speech Coalition’s motion in U.S. District Court for a temporary restraining order against enforcement of the new 2257 regulations and accompanying complaint seeking declaratory and injunctive relief.
Door Still Open for Additional FSC 2257 Suits
Attorneys for the adult entertainment industry still have an option to file additional lawsuits seeking temporary restraining orders preventing enforcement of the new 2257 regulations, Free Speech Coalition Communications Director Tom Hymes told XBiz.
FSC Files Motion Seeking 2257 Temporary Restraining Order
The Free Speech Coalition late Thursday filed suit in U.S. District Court in Denver seeking a temporary restraining order enjoining enforcement of new rules relative to 2257.
FSC to Fight Patriot Act at Erotica LA
One day after a Senate panel voted to renew and expand key provisions of the Patriot Act, the FSC announced it would sponsor a political action center at Erotica LA, June 10-12 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, to help rally support for the repeal of the Act.
Worldwide Content Pledges Percentage to FSC
WorldWide Content will donate 20 percent of this month’s gross earnings to the Free Speech Coalition, the company announced.
FSC Reiterates Opposition to .XXX
The Free Speech Coalition issued a statement Friday reinforcing its opposition to the adoption of the .XXX sponsored Top-Level Domain.
FSC Receives Outpouring of Support for 2257 Lawsuit
On the heels of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales signing the revised 2257 statutes into law, the Free Speech Coalition is moving forward with its legal challenge and has so far received an outpouring of support from the adult entertainment industry.
FSC Lobbyist Aubrey King Introduced at Meeting
Washington lobbyist Aubrey C. King, recently tapped by the Free Speech Coalition to helm the organization’s diplomatic efforts, said that advocating the adult industry’s message to a Republican-controlled Congress is an arduous task.
FSC Introduces New Leaders at Tonight’s Meeting
Fresh from its East Coast members’ meeting concurrent with Erotic Expo New York, the Free Speech Coalition is introducing some new staff members at tonight’s quarterly gathering.
FSC Urges Compliance with New 2257 Regs
In the advent of revised 2257 regulations, the Free Speech Coalition is reminding the adult industry to maintain compliance and exercise prudence when encountering gray areas.