The Law of Journalism and Mass Communication
Seventh Edition
Learning Objectives
12-1: Define commercial speech and the First Amendment protection it receives.
12-2: Discuss the ways in which commercial speech protection is tested.
12-3: Discuss the federal agencies that regulate commercial speech.
12-4: Describe speech protection for advertising that promotes businesses and professionals.
12-5: Discuss speech protection for disfavored products.
12-6: Describe the key issues related to advertising on government property.
12-7: Explain how the government constrains false or misleading commercial speech.