Rumors & lies: the parameters of liability for commercial free speech

Article Abstract:

The case of Proctor and Gamble Co. v. Amway Corp., in which P&G sued Amway over a distributor's dissemination of rumors that P&G funded Satanism, is presented. Under the Lanham Act, the case hinges on whether there was an economic motivation for the rumors and thus qualifies as commercial speech.

Acquisitions & mergers, Soap, Cleaners, and Toilet Goods, Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing, Soaps, Detergents & Toiletries, Polishes and sanitation goods, Polishes & Sanitation Goods, Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing, Toiletries industry, Procter & Gamble Co., Consumer goods industry, PG, Soap and cleaning agents industry, Cleaning agents industry, Commercial speech doctrine, Amway Corp., Satanism

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Some confusion remains after Supreme Court's "fair use" decision

Article Abstract:

The details on the Supreme Court's decision on the issue of fair use in KP Permanent Make-Up, Inc. v. Lasting Impression I, Inc. are examined.

Toilet preparations, Cosmetics industry, Trademark infringement

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Are mailing lists protected free speech? Despite dissent, the Supreme Court remains silent

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The identification of Trans Union's mailing lists by the US Federal Trade Commission is discussed.

Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Free Speech & Assembly, United States. Federal Trade Commission, Lease and rental services industry, Lease and rental services, Trans Union Corp., Credit bureaus, Administrative agencies, Government agencies, Trans Union L.L.C., Mailing lists

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