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L.A. Budget Cuts Could Affect Porn-Condom Enforcement
Enforcement of Los Angeles City Ordinance No. 181989, called the "Safer Sex in the Adult Industry Act," could be less probable after Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa called Friday for the elimination of 669 city jobs.
Analysis: What Today's 2257 Ruling Means
While today’s decision is certainly not even close to winning the war, today’s decision gives the adult industry the chance to be heard and another day to fight.
L.A. Condom Ordinance Meeting Slated for Wednesday
The Adult Film Industry Working Group, which is crafting rules in the implementation of an ordinance to regulate porn shoots in city limits, will meet on Wednesday in its second and final meeting.
U.S. Appeals Court Sides With FSC Over 2257 Challenges
The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the Free Speech Coalition on several key points in its appeal over the dismissal of it lawsuit against the Justice Department over 18 U.S.C. §§ 2257 and 2257A, the federal recordkeeping and labeling law.
Special Report: Why Did L.A. Condom Meeting Go Unchecked?
City officials now say that the March 2 meeting involving the Adult Film Industry Working Group, which has been charged to craft rules in the implementation of an ordinance to regulate porn shoots in city limits, was legally publicized and that the public could have attended it.
FSC Responds to AHF Claims in L.A. County Porn-Condom Proposal
The Free Speech Coalition responded today to AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s press conference concerning voter support for a Los Angeles County-mandated condom law.
L.A. Porn-Condom Law Takes Effect Monday
The city ordinance requiring condom use in porn films goes into effect tomorrow.
FSC to Talk .XXX at Adult Entertainment Virtual Convention
Free Speech Coalition Executive Director Diane Duke will “speak” on a virtual panel at the Adult Entertainment Virtual Convention. The panel will be held at 3 p.m. PST this Saturday.
FSC: On Our Plate for 2012
The FSC Board of Directors met in late November to look forward and set FSC goals and action steps for 2012. The board first revisited to FSC’s three-year strategic plan — that concludes the end of 2012 — to make sure it was in keeping with its long-term goals. Those goals include improved communication, financial stability and most importantly, success in meeting the needs of our members.
FSC Reaches Out to Performers With Testing Services Survey
Adult Production Safety & Health Services (APHSS.org), which is operated by Free Speech Coalition (FSC), is reaching out to performers with a survey on the performer testing program.
Simi Valley Mulls Plan for Porn-Condom Ordinance
Simi Valley is following in the city of Los Angeles' footsteps on the issue of condoms on porn sets.
2nd Vote on L.A. Porn Measure Set for Tuesday
The Los Angeles City Council has slated a second vote for Tuesday on the measure that would require porn performers to wear condoms on production sets. But the FSC's Diane Duke tells XBIZ the decision already has been made.
L.A. City Council Tentatively Approves Condom Measure, FSC Responds
The City Council tentatively approved today a measure that would require porn performers to wear condoms on production sets.
FSC Announces New Members to Board of Directors
Free Speech Coalition has announced new members to its Board of Directors.
AHF Now Plans Countywide Porn-Condom Ballot Measure
The AHF will begin circulating petitions Tuesday asking Los Angeles County voters to require porn performers to wear condoms during filming.