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FSC's Eric Leue Offers Personal Statement on Orlando
Eric Paul Leue, executive director of the Free Speech Coalition, issued a personal statement on Orlando, addressing the death of at least one adult performer who was killed at Pulse.
FSC: 2257 Ruling a Huge Victory for Free Speech
The Free Speech Coalition announced that a three judge panel from the federal Third Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the adult industry this week, declaring that the 2257 record-keeping regulations — Reagan-era protocols expanded by the Bush Administration to harass legitimate adult producers — are a likely government restraint on free speech, and as such require the application of “strict scrutiny” — an incredibly high bar for the government to overcome.
Adult Performers Speak Out Against Ballot Initiative at Capitol Hearing
The Free Speech Coalition announced that dozens of adult performers from across the state descended on the California State Capitol Wednesday to speak out against a new ballot initiative that would allow any private citizen to sue an adult performer anytime a condom is not visible in an adult film.
Adult Performers in Sacramento Today to Protest Adult Film Initiative
Adult performers from across California headed to Sacramento today to attend a legislative hearing on the California Safer Sex in Adult Film Act.
3rd Circuit Vacates Ruling Holding 2257 Constitutional
In a big victory for the Free Speech Coalition, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today vacated and remanded a lower court’s July 2013 ruling that held that performer record-keeping for adult entertainment producers are constitutional.
VICA Votes to Formally Oppose Condom Mandate for Adult Films
The Free Speech Coalition announced that the Valley Industry and Commerce Association (VICA) has voted to formally oppose a statewide ballot measure that would allow private citizens to sue adult performers if a condom is not visible in an adult film.
Adult Performers Asked to Attend Cal/OSHA Hearing on Thursday
The Free Speech Coalition has asked adult entertainment performers and production staff to attend Thursday’s California's Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board meeting in San Diego.
L.A. Adult Film Permits Dip to 26 in 2015
There were only 26 permits issued in 2015 for Los Angeles-area adult entertainment filming, according to FilmL.A., the local authority that processes film production permits.
AIDS Project Los Angeles Formally Opposes Adult Film Ballot Initiative
AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA), one of the state's leading public health and advocacy organizations, has announced its opposition to a pending ballot measure pertaining to adult film production in California. The controversial "Safer Sex in Adult Film Production Act" is awaiting approval to appear on November's ballot.
As Condom Vote Nears and Record Fines Handed Out, Accusations Fly
Many claim that the issuance of $146,600 in citations against Kink.com was “politically motivated” and made at the behest of Michael Weinstein, the president of the AHF.
AHF's Weinstein Using Cal/OSHA to Target Opponents, FSC Says
Eric Paul Leue, executive director of the Free Speech Coalition, today slammed Michael Weinstein, the president of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, claiming that he’s abusing the Cal/OSHA complaints system to harass adult entertainment performers.
Calif. Republican Party Votes to Oppose Condom Ballot Measure
The California Republican Party has voted to oppose a state ballot initiative that would allow private citizens to sue adult performers if a condom is not visible in an adult film.
Calif. Condom Ballot Measure Has New Adversary
Opponents of the upcoming statewide condom ballot initiative have announced the launch of a political action committee to help fight it, particularly because the measure as written would allow private citizens to “harass and sue adult workers.”
FSC Picks Siouxsie Q as Policy Director
The Free Speech Coalition said today that Siouxsie Q will be joining the adult entertainment industry trade group as its newly appointed director of policy and industry relations.
FSC's Leue: Condom Ballot Measure Is a Ploy to Harass Workers
Eric Paul Leue, the Free Speech Coalition’s executive director, in an interview with the Daily News, said that the upcoming condom ballot measure is nothing but a ploy to harass workers.
FSC Issues Statement Over Utah's Anti-Porn Resolution
The Free Speech Coalition has issued a statement on the anti-pornography resolution passed in Utah this afternoon.
FSC Condemns Utah Pride's Decision to Ban Adult Companies
Eric Paul Leue, the executive director of the Free Speech Coalition, today condemned the decision by organizers of the Utah Pride festival to ban adult companies from the June event.
FSC Calls on Attorney General to Drop Charges Against Rentboy Founder
The Free Speech Coalition issued a statement today over the Justice Department’s prosecution of Rentboy founder Jeffrey Hurant.
FSC to Form Industry-Specific Committees
The Free Speech Coalition said today that it will begin formation of several industry sector-specific committees to monitor, address and recommend action on multiple issues facing the pleasure products and adult entertainment industries, including retail zoning laws, lubricant manufacture, piracy, counterfeit products and adult film regulation.
L.A. County to Study Ways to Enforce Measure B
Now that a settlement has been signed off over Los Angeles County’s Measure B ordinance, counsel for the county are exploring ways to enforce condom use during porn shoots.