Free Speech Coalition
The American Prospect Magazine Discusses Porn’s Financial Woes
Liberal political magazine The American Prospect covers the national economy’s effect on the adult entertainment industry in its May issue. Free Speech Coalition Diane Duke is prominently featured in the piece.
FSC Affiliated Vendors Offering Production Insurance
“I suspected that the production insurance hole would be filled in short order," FSC Executive Director Diane Duke said. “Our producers pay their premiums and have very few claims."
FSC Offers Members New Health and Safety Manual
The manual addresses basic concerns including handling of equipment and OSHA record-keeping criteria, as well as first aid procedures and regulations for handling blood-borne pathogens.
XBIZ Conference Hosts FSC's 2257 Special Forum
The recently finalized amendments to the 18 U.S.C. §2257 federal record-keeping statute and remote-records storage and maintenance by third parties was the subject of a special meeting held today, which was attended by a distinguished group of adult industry insiders.
Phil Harvey Discusses Sales, Obama Administration at FSC Members Luncheon
Overall, Harvey painted an optimistic picture of the immediate future of the industry, calling the industry "recession-proof" and citing the nomination of David Ogden for deputy U.S. attorney general as a good sign.
FSC to Present Leadership Award to Kink.com
The Free Speech Coalition announced today that online content producer Kink.com would receive the FSC Leadership Award at the XBIZ Awards on Thursday.
FSC Sets 2257 3rd-Party Record-keeping Forum
“We want to bring people together around the issue of third-party records and the significant changes that have happened with the 2257 regulations," FSC Executive Director Diane Duke told XBIZ.
FSC Fundraiser Set for Adultcon
Adult industry consumer show Adultcon will host a silent auction fundraiser for the Free Speech Coalition during the next Adultcon.
XBIZ to Host Annual FSC Meeting at State of the Industry Conference
“XBIZ is pleased to host the Free Speech Coalition’s annual members meeting and we encourage all show registrants to be there,” XBIZ President Alec Helmy said. “This is going to be a special opportunity for all involved.”
FSC Launches 2009 Rebranding Campaign
The rebranding will include a complete revamp of the FSC website and a new look for the weekly online newsletter. FSC also will launch a Facebook page for its members.
FSC Solicits Attorneys, Law Firms to Challenge 2257
The Free Speech Coalition announced today that it has sent a request-for-proposal letter to hundreds of attorneys in its search for a legal team to challenge the latest revisions to U.S.C. 18 §§2257 and 2257A.
Free Speech Coalition Engages New Lobbyist
The Free Speech Coalition has announced its new contract with the law office of Ignacio Hernandez for its lobbying efforts in the state of California.
Free Speech Coalition Drafts Code of Ethics
The Free Speech Coalition has established a code of ethics that it hopes will improve the adult industry’s image and uphold the credibility of its employees.
Free Speech Coalition Accepting Ballots for Board Election
Voting is underway through Dec. 17 to seat the board at the Free Speech Coalition.
Hirsch, Coffman Tackle Piracy at FSC Summit
Two industry leaders yesterday addressed a crowd of adult production company owners, directors, content producers, webmasters and other industry members at the Free Speech Coalition’s piracy summit at the Universal Sheraton.
FSC Digital Symposium: The Morning Panels
"We live in a world where people believe that everything they see on their computers and TVs is free for the taking," said FSC Executive Director Diane Duke during her opening remarks.
PSK Welcomes Webmaster Access Conventioneers
This Tuesday night everyone in the adult industry, including industry people in town for the convention, is invited to join in at the famed Porn Star Karaoke night at Sardo’s Grill and Lounge.
FSC Opens Nominations for Board Members
The Free Speech Coalition has opened up nominations for the 2008 FSC Board elections. Voting ends Nov. 21 and is open to all current members.
FSC Announces Limited Space for Nov. 18 ‘Digital Environment’ Summit
The Free Speech Coalition has announced limited space for its first-ever conference on digital entertainment to take place Nov. 18 in Universal City, Calif.
FSC Announces Piracy Summit Speakers
The Free Speech Coalition’s summit on piracy is taking shape with the announcement of the event’s speakers from both the adult and mainstream industries.