Ban on broadcasting casino advertising struck down
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The US Supreme Court struck down a federal ban on broadcast advertising for casino gambling in Greater New Orleans Broadcasting Co. v. United States, ruling that the law sacrificed too much freedom of speech. The court also ruled that the ban on such broadcast advertising violated the First Amendment as applied to Louisiana broadcasters wishing to accept advertising for private commercial casinos in Louisiana and Mississippi.
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 1999
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Speech claim over gag order against policy chief reinstated
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The US Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit, in Jackson v. City of Columbus, reinstated a police chief's free speech violation claims, ruling a gag order against him during an investigation of his conduct was unconstitutional.
Publication Name: News Media & the Law
Subject: Literature/writing
ISSN: 0149-0737
Year: 1999
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