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The FSC Celebrates Freedom of Speech Week
In honor of its namesake, the Free Speech Coalition announced Thursday that it will participate in the 2nd annual National Freedom of Speech Week from Oct. 16-22 as part of a nationwide effort to support one of the great fundamentals of the U.S. Constitution.
FSC Offers Congressional Testimony
Raising its voice in the halls of government, Free Speech Coalition submitted written testimony to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s sub-committee on Oversight and Investigations last week for its hearing on Sept. 21, “Deleting Commercial Child Pornography Sites from the Internet: The U.S. Financial Industry’s Efforts to Combat This Problem.”
Tom Hymes Resigns From FSC
Tom Hymes has resigned as communications director for the Free Speech Coalition.
FSC Says 2257 Inspections Have Begun
The Free Speech Coalition is reporting that FBI agents have checked the records of a “major” primary producer of adult content, beginning what could be a round of long-awaited 2257 inspections.
FSC Holds Meeting at Adult Novelty Expo
Members of the adult novelty industry got an update on the legal issues facing the adult entertainment industry from the Free Speech Coalition, which held a meeting at the Adult Novelty Expo.
FSC Celebrates ‘Night of the Stars’
The Free Speech Coalition honored a cross section of the adult industry — performers, directors and retailers — during its 19th Annual Night of the Stars awards held at L.A. Center Studios downtown.
FSC Membership Meeting at Adult Novelty Expo
The Free Speech Coalition will hold a special membership meeting during the 2006 Adult Novelty Expo July 19.
FSC Presents Draft of Ethics and Best Practices
On the heels of similar recommendations for a best practices code of ethics from ASACP and BPAV.org, The Free Speech Coalition has come out with a draft of its own for the adult industry.
FSC Announces Award Nominees for 2006 Night of the Stars
The Free Speech Coalition has announced the award nominees for the Gala 19th Annual Night of the Stars Show, which will be held July 15 at the LA Center Studios in Los Angeles.
6 Trade Groups File Court Papers in Support of FSC
Numerous trade organizations have filed an amicus brief in support of the Free Speech Coalition’s suit against Utah’s Child Protection Registry. “This is really turning into an intramural softball game with this many players,” FSC Communications Director Tom Hymes told XBIZ.
FSC Announces Date for Night of the Stars
The 19th Annual Night of the Stars has been scheduled for July 15 at the LA Center Studios, the Free Speech Coalition announced, followed by the Bob Tremont Golf Tourney on July 16, starting at 1 p.m. at the Braemar Country Club in Tarzana, Calif.
ICM Industry Reservation Now Open, FSC Dubious
ICM Registry, which lost its bid to obtain the ICANN Board’s support for the .XXX sponsored top-level-domain, said that response to its “industry reservation” period has been “staggering,” but the Free Speech Coalition does not see registration as tantamount to support.
Motion Filed to Dismiss FSC Suit Over Utah Registry
The company handling Utah’s Child Protection Registry filed a motion in federal court late Monday seeking to dismiss the Free Speech Coalition’s case that attempts to put a halt to the new law. “FSC has not alleged concrete and particularized injury to its members sufficient to challenge some of the CPR Act’s provisions,” the motion said.
Ohio 2257 Decision Could Impact FSC Case
A U.S. District Court judge has denied a request from a publisher of swingers magazines for injunctive relief against enforcement of 2257 record-keeping regulations. The court also granted summary judgment in favor of the U.S. Attorney General’s Office, ruling that the statute is constitutional.
FSC Files Motion for Preliminary Injunction Over Utah Registry
The Free Speech Coalition has filed a motion in federal court seeking a preliminary injunction to enjoin enforcement of Utah’s Child Protection Registry.
FSC Sees Success in 9th Annual Lobbying Days
Led by the Free Speech Coalition’s Legislative Affairs Director Kat Sunlove, approximately 30 members of the adult entertainment community lobbied California state legislators in Sacramento as part of the 9th Annual Celebrate Free Speech Lobbying Days.
FSC Files Opening Brief to U.S. Appeals Court Over 2257
The Free Speech Coalition filed its opening brief to the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in its attempt to challenge a lower federal court’s opinion relative to a preliminary injunction against new 2257 rules. The FSC's lead attorney in the case, Michael W. Gross, told XBIZ that the organization “is trying for the knock-out punch.”
FSC States Support for BPAV, Video Screens Available
The Free Speech Coalition has issued a statement of support for Best Practices in Adult Video (BPAV). Created by XBIZ publisher Alec Helmy, BPAV promotes responsible and ethical business practices in the adult community through use of its official seal and logo.
FSC Meeting Focuses on .XXX, 2257
The Free Speech Coalition held its general membership meeting Thursday at the Marriott Warner Center in Woodland Hills, Calif. FSC staff and attorneys briefed the gathering of adult industry professionals on 2257 issues and .XXX, among other issues facing the industry.
FSC Celebrates 9th Annual ‘Lobbying Days’
Chalking up its 9th year of making yearly visits to the state capital, the Free Speech Coalition is again preparing to make yet another educational pilgrimage to Sacramento to train in political action.