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U.S. House Passes the SAFE Act
The House of Representatives, 409 to 2, has passed the Securing Adolescents From Exploitation-Online (SAFE) Act, which would require Internet service providers to report any apparent violation of certain sections of federal law pertaining to child pornography and child exploitation.
FSC Issues Annual Report
The Free Speech Coalition has issued its annual State-of-the-Industry Report 2007-08 intended to provide an overview of the adult entertainment business for industry members, media and the public.
Mukasey Says He’ll ‘Review’ DOJ Obscenity Enforcement
During recent Senate confirmation hearings for Michael Mukasey, President George W. Bush’s nominee to fill the vacant U.S. Attorney General position, Mukasey said that if he is confirmed, he will reevaluate the Justice Department’s obscenity law enforcement strategy.
FSC Opens Up Board Nominations Via Email
The Free Speech Coalition has put out the call for nominations for its 2008 Board of Directors. The FSC will send current members an email nomination form Monday; nominations will be accepted from Nov. 5-19.
Industry Attorneys Comment on 6th Circuit’s 2257 Ruling
While they acknowledged that the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling Monday that the 18 U.S.C. 2257 is unconstitutional is not the final word on the subject, adult industry attorneys Wednesday continued to hail it as a major victory in the battle to invalidate the statute.
2008 XBIZ Awards Website Launches; New Categories Featured
The excitement and anticipation for the 2008 XBIZ Awards taking place Feb. 7 at The Highlands in Hollywood, Calif., is building with the launch of the show's official website at XBIZAwards.com.
FSC, Lockton Team Up to Provide Health Insurance
The Free Speech Coalition has partnered with privately held insurance broker Lockton to offer FSC members customized personal- and business-related health insurance options.
Presidential Candidate to Attend FSC Fundraiser
Democratic presidential candidate Mike Gravel, D-Alaska, is slated to attend the Free Speech Coalition's Red, White and Blue fundraiser Saturday at Universal Studio's Globe Theatre.
Law Firm Delivers 'Earth-Shattering' 2257 Letter to Feds
Experts on the Regulatory Flexibility Act asserted in a letter submitted during the recent 2257 public comment period that the Justice Department has failed to meet their requirement under the RFA to consider the impact of 2257 regulations on small businesses.
FSC's Red, White & Blue Bash Draws Big Names
The Free Speech Coalition announced Tuesday that the guest list and program for its fun-filled fundraising event is turning out to be a who’s who of industry celebrities.
FSC Offers Discount 2257 Record-Keeping Software
The Free Speech Coalition has teamed with technology solutions provider ZEI Information Systems to offer its ZEI2257 record-keeping software at a discount for new and existing FSC members.
FSC Continues 2257 Fight With New Strategies
The Free Speech Coalition today released its three-pronged strategy for challenging the Justice Department's proposed rules and regulations in the 2257 public comment period.
FSC: 2257 Public Comment Period Ends Sept. 10
The Department of Justice's public comment period for the proposed 2257 rules and regulations ends Sept. 10.
National Gay and Lesbian Taskforce Fights 2257
The National Gay and Lesbian Taskforce has voiced concerns about the potential impact of 2257 regulations on social networking sites like Manhunt.com or AdultFriendFinders.com, where users post explicit photos of themselves online.
FSC Sets Red, White & Blue Bash For Oct. 13
The Free Speech Coalition has announced its annual fundraising event, the Red White & Blue Bash, Oct. 13 at the Globe Theater at Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, Calif.
Salvation Army Rep.: Adult Industry, Human Trafficking Connected
In an interview this week conducted by conservative news site CitizenLink.org, a representative of the Salvation Army asserted that the legitimate adult entertainment industry is involved in human trafficking and suggested that adult content production is a form of modern slavery.
Free Speech Coalition Sets Piracy Task Force
The Free Speech Coalition Board of Directors created a task force to study and address the issue of piracy in all segments of the adult entertainment industry.
FSC Accepting Donations in Memory of Lenny Friedlander
Free Speech Coalition Executive Director Diane Duke has announced that the organization is accepting monetary donations in memoriam of the late Lenny Friedlander.
XBIZ Summer '07 Forum 2257 Panel Footage Online Now
Video coverage of the July 12 legal panel at the XBIZ Summer '07 Forum is online now.
Screaming O Raises Funds for FSC
Adult toy manufacturer Screaming O-Bushman Products has announced that, for each new point-of-purchase display sold beginning Aug. 1, the company will make a donation of $20 to $30 to benefit the Free Speech Coalition and the Ohio Citizens for Community Standards (CCS).