''Lorillard v. Reilly'', 533 U.S. 525 (2001), was a 2001 case brought by
Lorillard Tobacco Company
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when Massachusetts instituted a ban on tobacco ads and sales of tobacco within 1,000 feet (300 m) of schools and playgrounds. Lorillard argued that this was an infringement on its
First Amendment
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rights and that the regulation was more extensive than necessary. Applying the ''
Central Hudson'' Test, the U.S. Supreme Court held that Massachusetts' ban on advertising and tobacco sales was overbroad. The Supreme Court also held that the Massachusetts regulation was preempted by federal law.
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Commercial speech
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Bigelow v. Commonwealth of Virginia'', 421 U.S. 809 (1974)
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Bates v. State Bar of Arizona
''Bates v. State Bar of Arizona'', 433 U.S. 350 (1977), was a United States Supreme Court case in which the Court upheld the right of lawyers to advertise their services.. In holding that lawyer advertising was commercial speech entitled to prote ...
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Linmark Associates, Inc., v. Township of Willingboro'', 431 U.S. 85 (1977)
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Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. v. Public Service Commission'', 447 U.S. 557 (1980)
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