Freedom of Expression Interactions
Defamation
is a form of speech which is:
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The First
Amendment ensures our freedom of “speech.” This includes:
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For expression
to be “obscene” it:
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Christopher
walks into the office where he works one day and decides he has had enough
of his supervisor’s antics. He uses company supplies to construct
a small picket sign and walks up and down the hallways carrying the sign
(which reads “Management Unfair to Labor”) and chanting “What
do we want? More choices of soda in the kitchen and fewer company e-mails
about dress codes! When do we want it? Now! What do we want? More choices
of soda in the kitchen and fewer company e-mails about dress codes! When
do we want it? Now!” He is stopped by security, escorted from the
premises, and summarily terminated from his position. He sues for wrongful
termination and defends his actions by appeal to the first Amendment.
What is the likely result of his First Amendment claim?
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The law firm
of Codd & Cooney is growing quickly, and has had its best year
yet. In order to thank its many clients in the community, the firm
buys a full page in the local paper on which is written “Codd & Cooney
would like to thank its many clients for their loyalty and for choosing
Codd
& Cooney to represent your interests. We hope to be able to continue
to serve the community for many years to come.” Contact information
and a list of the firm’s attorneys is included at the bottom.
Is this commercial speech?
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