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Duke Shoots Back at Legislator After He Blasts FSC
Assemblyman Isadore Hall today blasted the Free Speech Coalition for lifting the moratorium on adult film production, but Diane Duke, the FSC's chief executive, quickly shot back, saying the legislator "has it wrong again."
FSC: Moratorium Remains in Effect
The Free Speech Coalition announced Tuesday morning that the industry-wide moratorium on shooting as a result of last week's confirmation of an HIV-positive case, is still in effect.
FSC on HIV Case: 'No Indication of On-Set Transmission'
Free Speech Coalition issued a statement late Wednesday night regarding an adult performer testing positive for HIV this week, noting there is "no indication of on-set transmission."
Calif. Legislator Vows to Push Mandatory-Condom Bill Forward
Assemblyman Isadore Hall, the Compton, Calif., legislator who earlier this year authored a statewide bill to make condoms mandatory for porn shoots that ended up in the so-called "suspense file," says that he plans on pushing the stalled proposal forward.
FSC Calls for Moratorium as Performer Tests Positive for HIV
The Free Speech Coalition today is calling for a moratorium on adult film production because a performer has tested positive for HIV.
FSC Addresses Possible Syphilis Case
Free Speech Coalition's Adult Performer Health and Safety Services (APHSS) issued a statement late Monday addressing rumors of a new syphilis positive performer in the adult industry.
FSC, ASACP Blast Gail Dines' CounterPunch Article
The Free Speech Coalition and ASACP both have come out in staunch opposition to an article published last week by political news website CounterPunch.com that says that the porn industry has tried to burnish its public image by promoting itself as a good corporate citizen that can be trusted to self-regulate.
Porn Star Bowling Raises Revenue for FSC, LATATA
The Porn Star Bowling fundraiser held Sunday night was attended by 300 adult industry insiders and fans, raising more than $6,000 in revenue for co-hosts Licensed Adult Talent Agency Trade Association and the Free Speech Coalition.
Obenberger: 2257 Judge's Chess Game With the 3rd Circuit
Attorney J.D. Obenberger analyzes Thursday's rulings over 18 U.S.C. §§ 2257 and 2257A, the federal record-keeping statutes for adult entertainment producers.
Cal/OSHA Determines Bloodborne Pathogen Plan Timeline
A Cal/OSHA panel met yesterday to discuss new bloodborne-pathogen standards for the adult industry and determined that a plan would be announced around September.
Adult Industry Attorneys Weigh In on 2257 Ruling
Today's 2257 ruling is a disappointment for many and a stunner for some, but the case over the legality of federal-recordkeeping for adult producers may not yet be over. XBIZ queried a number of adult industry attorneys today to get their takes on today's landmark ruling.
FSC Issues Statement Over 2257 Ruling
Jeffrey Douglas, board chair of the Free Speech Coalition, said that the adult industry trade group is reviewing today's 74-page opinion over federal record-keeping statutes 18 U.S.C. §§ 2257 and 2257A.
Federal Judge Rules 2257 Constitutional
The federal statutes that mandate performer record-keeping for adult entertainment producers are constitutional under the First Amendment, U.S. District Judge Michael Baylson ruled Thursday.
Post-Trial Reply Briefs Filed in 2257 Case
The Free Speech Coalition and Justice Department filed post-trial reply briefs on Friday and Monday, respectively, in the case over federal record-keeping act 18 U.S.C. §§ 2257 and 2257A.
FSC Bowling Fundraiser Adds Models, Top Companies
The Free Speech Coalition announced today that the Porn Star Bowling fundraiser to be held July 28, at Corbin Bowl in Tarzana, Cailf., has added a number of models to the guest list, as well as some of the adult industry’s top companies as sponsors for the night’s festivities.
FSC, Justice Dept. Fire Last Shots Over 2257
Plaintiffs and defendants in the case over federal record-keeping act 18 U.S.C. §§ 2257 and 2257A both filed post-trial briefs today.
Porn Still Sold on Military Bases Despite Ban
The military already banned porn in 1996, but faith-based advocacy group Morality in Media thinks the message has been lost.
Villaraigosa Signs Amended Porn-Condom Law
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa signed the amended Safer Sex Act on June 25, adding another chapter to the city’s porn-condom saga that began over three years ago and predates Measure B.