FSC
What's Piracy Got To Do With It?
There has been a great deal of discussion about the appropriate role the Free Speech Coalition plays in copyright, piracy and monetization of content in an ever-changing digital environment. I’d like to clarify FSC’s role as it pertains to copyright protection and to offer a specific example of how your trade association is working for you.
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.
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.
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.
What's Up With 2257 Litigation
I receive calls on a regular basis asking me to bring people up to speed on 2257. It is a complicated issue because there have been numerous developments with a great deal of bureaucracy and an equal amount of ambiguity. In this article I will briefly explain 2257’s major developments and give you a basic idea of where we stand at this point in time.
FSC Taps Cachapero as Membership Director
“Joanne is a perfect addition to our team,” said Diane Duke, FSC Executive Director. “She knows the industry, is tremendously talented, and is committed to the values and principles of the Free Speech Coalition.”
FSC Celebrates Annual Awards Bash
A host of adult industry luminaries gathered last night for the Free Speech Coalition’s annual Bash event gala, at the Globe Theater in the Universal City Walk complex.
FSC Plans Internet Anti-piracy Summit
The Free Speech Coalition will host what it calls a first-of-its-kind summit on anti-piracy efforts and business opportunities in the digital realm.
Inside FSC
Free Speech Coalition is the trade association for the adult entertainment industry
Obscenity Cases, the DOJ and You
The Department of Justice is holding a black cloud of threat over the heads of adult entertainment industry professionals and, with the pending regime change, they seem to be flexing their muscle more than usual. Obscenity — it’s the only law on the books in which the violating individual or company does not know that they’ve committed a crime until being found guilty in court.
Free Speech Coalition Offers Update on 2257
Although there's been no major movement on 2257, the Free Speech Coalition told its supporters that it's ready for anything.
Meeting Face to Face
It was in San Francisco at the Cybernet conference that FSC and Hot Movies tried something revolutionary — we provided a forum for people to have actual, face-to-face conversations; people looking each other in the eye; people talking to each other; people sharing ideas, questions and concerns. Unheard of! That’s crazy-talk! What were we thinking?
FSC Seeks New Membership Director
Adult industry trade group Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has announced its search for a new Membership Director.
It's Like Watching Hot Dogs Being Made
There’s nothing quite like sitting in Dodger Stadium eating a Dodger Dog smothered in mustard and onions. But, I know that the whole experience would be ruined if I ever went to a meat packing plant and watched exactly what went into that Dodger Dog.
XSF '08: FSC Piracy Roundtables
The Free Speech Coalition kicked off the first morning of the XBIZ Summer Forum with its roundtable workshop on content piracy.
Traffic Dude to Manage FSC Ad Sales
Internet advertising agency Traffic Dude has joined with Free Speech Coalition to assist the organization with offering ad space on the FSC website.