Free Speech Coalition
2257 Trial: Digital Audio Recordings Released
XBIZ is pleased to make available audio recordings of the recent trial over federal record-keeping act 18 U.S.C. §§ 2257 and 2257A.
FBI Agents Describe Inspections at 2257 Trial
Two of the FBI agents who conducted inspections for the FBI’s 2257 unit in 2007, Charles Joyner and Stephen Lawrence, both testified on behalf of the Department of Justice during the sixth day of the Free Speech Coalition vs. Holder trial.
Nina Hartley, Others Testify on Day 3 of FSC vs. Holder
Veteran adult film star Nina Hartley was among the witnesses who testified on behalf of the Free Speech Coalition and 16 other plaintiffs in the third day of the trial for Free Speech Coalition vs. Eric Holder.
AB 332 Shelved in Appropriations Committee
The California Assembly Appropriations Committee shelved Assembly Bill 332 for the year, leaving the bill on the suspense file.
AB 332's Next Hearing Slated for Friday
Assembly Bill 332 will be heard for a third time before the Assembly Appropriations Committee this Friday at the state Capitol.
Camarillo Extends Moratorium on Porn Shoots
The Camarillo City Council voted on Wednesday to extend the moratorium on the production of pornographic films in its city limits to mid-March of next year.
AB 332 Opponents, Supporters Debate Costs
Opponents and proponents of Assembly Bill AB 332 have released very different estimates of what AB 332 will cost the state of California, both in its legislative process and potential enforcement.
Appropriations Committee to Hear AB 332 on May 24
Assembly Bill 332 wasn’t heard in the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Wednesday but will be voted on by the legislative panel on May 24
FSC Panel Discussion Saturday in Las Vegas
The Free Speech Coalition and Liberty and Prosperity Now present a luncheon and panel discussion on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Suncoast Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
AB 332 Approved by Committee, Moves Forward
The state Legislature's Labor and Employment committee approved Assembly Bill 332 this afternoon at a hearing at the state Capitol.
AB 332 Is Amended to Revise Proposed Effective Date
Assembly Bill 332 has been amended to move forward its proposed effective date by six months to Jan. 1, 2015.
Vivid, Top Studios Join HotMovies.com to Fight Measure B
Vivid Entertainment reported today that it has been joined by more than 80 percent of the top adult film studios in pledging their earnings on April 15 to help overturn Measure B, the Los Angeles County law that requires condom use in filming sexually explicit movies.
FSC Launches 2257DONATE.com
Free Speech Coalition has launched a fundraising website, 2257Donate.com, to raise money for the continuing legal effort against 18 U.S.C. § 2257, the federal regulations governing record-keeping for adult producers.
Adult Entertainment Experts Set for AEVC ‘State of the Industry’ Session
A stellar array of speakers will bring an A-list level of experience to the “State of the Industry” session at the 2013 Adult Entertainment Virtual Convention and Awards.
XBIZ Awards 2013 Fundraiser Raises More Than $80K for FSC, ASACP
XBIZ is pleased to announce that a special fundraising segment of the 2013 XBIZ Awards on Jan. 11 raised more than $80,000 that will be split equally between the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) and Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP).
Vivid Selects Legal Dream Team to Fight Measure B Enforcement
Vivid Entertainment has tapped some of the most experienced and ingenious attorneys to fight the enforcement of Measure B at federal court, industry officials say.
FSC Announces New Members to Board of Directors
The Free Speech Coalition has announced new members to its Board of Directors.
Mo Reese Issues Statement Regarding FSC Board Candidacy
Mo Reese, a producer/photographer who is a candidate in the Free Speech Coalition’s (FSC) Board of Directors election, has issued the following statement:
XBIZ Awards Show to Host Special Fundraiser Segment for FSC, ASACP
XBIZ is pleased to announce plans for a special fundraiser show segment during the industry awards event of the year, the 2013 XBIZ Awards, presented by Fleshlight, on Friday, Jan. 11 in Los Angeles.
FSC Announces 2013 Board of Directors Candidates
The Free Speech Coalition has announced the candidates for its 2013 Board of Directors.