Interpreting a Surprisingly Broad Decision
This article was originally published in RPM Report
Executive Summary
In striking down a Vermont law that restricted drug companies’ use of physician prescribing data, the Supreme Court delivered a surprisingly broad opinion. That has led some legal experts to speculate that the Court expanded the protections of commercial speech under the Constitution. Are challenges to off-label promotion next?
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