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FSC Withdraws Support for North Dakota AV Bill
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has withdrawn its support for an age verification bill in North Dakota, following changes made by the state legislature.
South Dakota Legislators Debate AV Legal Strategies
The South Dakota state Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday heard testimony and debate over two competing age verification bills, in a hearing that focused largely on which piece of legislation could best withstand potential legal challenges.
North Dakota Legislature Backs Off on Device-Based AV
A North Dakota state senator who sponsored a device-based age verification bill that Free Speech Coalition (FSC) endorsed is now seeking to amend the bill to require site-based age verification instead.
New York Joins List of States Weighing AV Bills
New York is the latest state to consider legislation that would require adult sites to verify the ages of users seeking to access adult content.
New Mexico State Rep Gets Pushback on Copycat AV Bill
A New Mexico state legislative committee on Friday sent the conservative Republican sponsor of new age verification legislation back to the drawing board, citing concerns about the proposed bill’s effectiveness and practicality.
Kansas Sues Adult Website Operator Under AV Law
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has filed suit against SARJ LLC, alleging that the company’s adult websites have failed to implement age verification as mandated by state law.
Judge Pauses FSC Lawsuit Over Florida AV Law
A U.S. district court judge has paused Free Speech Coalition’s lawsuit over Florida’s age verification law, pending the Supreme Court's ruling in the FSC-led challenge to Texas’ age verification law, HB 1181.
Indiana AG Sends Cease and Desist Letters to Adult Sites Over AV
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita sent several cease and desist letters to adult websites Wednesday, accusing them of failing to comply with the state’s age verification law.
Supreme Court Hears Pivotal Texas AV Case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard oral arguments in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, the case challenging Texas’ controversial age verification law, HB 1181.
FSC Files Motion for Preliminary Injunction Against Florida AV Law
Free Speech Coalition has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction against HB 3, Florida's age verification law.
Federal Judge Upholds Injunction Against Tennessee AV Law Pending Appeal
A federal judge has denied Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti's motion to lift an injunction against enforcement of the state's new age verification law, which was scheduled to go into effect Jan. 1.
German Proposal to Block Payments to AV-Noncompliant Adult Sites Closer to Ratification
Germany is moving closer to implementing rules that would prohibit financial institutions from providing payment services to adult sites deemed to have inadequate age verification systems and would also make it easier for the government to target websites mirroring the content of such sites.
Florida AG Asks for Halt of AV Lawsuit Pending SCOTUS Decision
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has filed a motion asking a federal court to halt the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) lawsuit challenging HB 3, the state's age verification law, pending the Supreme Court's ruling in the Free Speech Coalition-led challenge to Texas’ age verification law, HB 1181.
Free Speech Coalition Sues Florida to Block AV Law
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) announced Monday that it has filed a legal challenge in Florida to block HB3, the state's age verification law.
Judge Pauses Lawsuit Over Indiana AV Law
A U.S. district court judge has paused a lawsuit over Indiana’s age verification law, pending the Supreme Court's ruling in the Free Speech Coalition-led challenge to Texas’ age verification law, HB 1181.
ASACP Urges Compliance With UK Online Safety Act
LOS ANGELES — The Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP) has issued a statement advising adult companies to prepare to comply with the age assurance provisions of the U.K.'s Online Safety Act, which go into effect in 2025.
FSC Sues Tennessee Over AV Law, Seeks Preliminary Injunction
Free Speech Coalition, along with a group of adult industry stakeholders, has filed a legal challenge to Tennessee’s age verification law and requested an expedited preliminary injunction against enforcement.
Indiana, Ohio AGs File Amicus Brief in Support of Texas AV Law
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, along with Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and officials from 22 other states, on Friday filed an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in support of Texas’ controversial age verification law.
Kansas Law Firm Deploys Religion, Bunk Science While Recruiting Plaintiffs Under AV Law
Kansas-based personal injury law firm Mann Wyatt Tanksley is promoting debunked scientific theories and leveraging religious affiliation against the industry while it seeks potential plaintiffs for lawsuits against adult companies under the state’s age verification law.
10th Circuit Rejects Final FSC Appeal in Utah AV Case
The United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit on Monday rejected a motion by Free Speech Coalition (FSC) requesting that the full court rehear its appeal in Free Speech Coalition v. Anderson, the industry trade association’s challenge to Utah’s age verification law.