Supreme Court Reaffirms Least Restrictive Standard For Ad Controls
Executive Summary
The Supreme Court decision overturning restrictions on advertising of compounded drugs suggests that any moves by Congress to control direct-to-consumer advertising will face a close, skeptical review in court
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