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Washington Legal Foundation 2009 Freedom and Justice Legal Writing Competition All Law Students |
"Would a federal law targeting consumer product advertising violate the First Amendment?" Proposed legislation would prohibit parmaceutical companies from deducting advertising costs as an ordinary and necessary business expense. Discuss the mertis of the proposal, the policy goals being sought, and the constitutional implications of the ban. As part of your constitutional analysis, please include thoughts on the value of commercial speech in free enterprise and its value for speakers and the receivers (i.e. consumers) of the information. Required Materials: Writing Competition Address: 2009 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202-588-0302 E-Mail: contest@wlf.org Website: www.wlf.org/contest Deadline: November 16, 2009 |