Narrative Opinion Summary
The Supreme Court of the United States granted certiorari in the case of Nike, Inc. v. Kasky, No. 02-575, on January 10, 2003. The case originated from the Supreme Court of California, where the lower court's decision reported at 27 Cal.4th 939, 45 P.3d 243 was reviewed. Various organizations, including the Pacific Legal Foundation, Council of Public Relations Firms, ExxonMobil, and others, were granted leave to file briefs as amici curiae in support of Nike. The case raises significant legal questions regarding commercial speech and corporate responsibility in public discourse.
Legal Issues Addressed
Certiorari Granted by United States Supreme Courtsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The United States Supreme Court agreed to review the decision of the Supreme Court of California in the case involving Nike, Inc. and Kasky.
Reasoning: The Supreme Court of the United States granted certiorari in the case of Nike, Inc. v. Kasky, No. 02-575, on January 10, 2003.
Commercial Speech and Corporate Responsibilitysubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The case addresses important legal issues concerning the extent of commercial speech and the obligations of corporations in public communication.
Reasoning: The case raises significant legal questions regarding commercial speech and corporate responsibility in public discourse.
Role of Amici Curiae in Judicial Proceedingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Various organizations were permitted to submit briefs as amici curiae to support Nike, indicating the involvement of third-party interests in the case.
Reasoning: Various organizations, including the Pacific Legal Foundation, Council of Public Relations Firms, ExxonMobil, and others, were granted leave to file briefs as amici curiae in support of Nike.