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SORRELL, ATTORNEY GENERAL OF VERMONT, et al. v. IMS HEALTH INC. ET AL, 564 U.S. 552 (2011)
- Argued:
- April 26, 2011
- Decided:
- June 23, 2011
- Decided by:
- Roberts Court, 2010
- Legal Principle at Issue:
- Do Vermonts mandatory limits on candidate expenditures violate the First Amendment as interpreted in Buckley v. Valeo (1976)?
- Action:
- Affirmed (includes modified). Petitioning party did not receive a favorable disposition.
Majority Opinion
John Roberts Antonin Scalia Anthony Kennedy Clarence Thomas Samuel Alito Sonia Sotomayor
Concurring Opinion
No opinions found
Dissenting Opinion
Freedom of Speech & Expression
REED v. TOWN OF GILBERT, (2015)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Content Neutrality
Freedom of Speech & Expression
AMERICAN TRADITION PARTNERSHIP, INC., FKA WESTERN TRADITION PARTNERSHIP, INC., et al. v. STEVE BULLOCK, ATTORNEY GENERAL OF MONTANA, et al., (2012)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
ERIC H. HOLDER, JR., ATTORNEY GENERAL, et al. v. HUMANITARIAN LAW PROJECT et al., 561 U.S. 1 (2010)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Content Neutrality
Freedom of Speech & Expression
MILAVETZ, GALLOP & MILAVETZ, P. A., et al. v. UNITED STATES, 559 U.S. 229 (2010)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
MIKE JOHANNS, SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE, et al., v. LIVESTOCK MARKETING ASSOCIATION et al., 544 U.S. 550 (2005)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
UNITED STATES, et al. v. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, INC., et al., 539 U.S. 194 (2003)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Content Neutrality
Freedom of Speech & Expression
JOHN ASHCROFT, ATTORNEY GENERAL v. AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION, et al., 535 U.S. 564 (2002)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Content Neutrality
Freedom of Speech & Expression
TOMMY G. THOMPSON, SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, et al. v. WESTERN STATES MEDICAL CENTER et al., 535 U.S. 357 (2002)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
UNITED STATES AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE v. UNITED FOODS, INC., 533 U.S. 405 (2001)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
LEILA JEANNE HILL, AUDREY HIMMELMANN, AND EVERITT W. SIMPSON, JR. v. COLORADO, et al., 530 U.S. 703 (2000)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Content Neutrality
Freedom of Speech & Expression
UNITED STATES, et al. v. PLAYBOY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC., 529 U.S. 803 (2000)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Content Neutrality
Freedom of Speech & Expression
CITY OF ERIE, et al. v. PAP’S A. M., TDBA ‘KANDYLAND’, 529 U.S. 277 (2000)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Content Neutrality
Freedom of Speech & Expression
BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM v. SCOTT HAROLD SOUTHWORTH, et al., 529 U.S. 217 (2000)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Content Neutrality
Freedom of Speech & Expression
LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT v. UNITED REPORTING PUBLISHING CORPORATION, 528 U.S. 32 (1999)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
GREATER NEW ORLEANS BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION, INC., ETC., et al. v. UNITED STATES et al., 527 U.S. 173 (1999)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS, et al. v. KAREN FINLEY, et al., 524 U.S. 569 (1998)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Content Neutrality
Freedom of Speech & Expression
DAN GLICKMAN, SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE v. WILEMAN BROTHERS & ELLIOTT, INC., et al., 521 U.S. 457 (1997)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
TURNER BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC., et al. v. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION et al., 520 U.S. 180 (1997)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Content Neutrality
Freedom of Speech & Expression
44 LIQUORMART, INC. AND PEOPLES SUPER LIQUOR STORES, INC. v. RHODE ISLAND AND RHODE ISLAND LIQUOR STORES ASSOCIATION, 517 U.S. 484 (1996)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
RONALD W. ROSENBERGER, et al. v. RECTOR AND VISITORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA et al., 515 U.S. 819 (1995)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Content Neutrality
Freedom of Speech & Expression
FLORIDA BAR v. WENT FOR IT, INC., AND JOHN T. BLAKELY, 515 U.S. 618 (1995)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
JOHN J. HURLEY AND SOUTH BOSTON ALLIED WAR VETERANS COUNCIL v. IRISH-AMERICAN GAY, LESBIAN AND BISEXUAL GROUP OF BOSTON, ETC., et al., 515 U.S. 557 (1995)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Content Neutrality
Freedom of Speech & Expression
ROBERT E. RUBIN, SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY v. COORS BREWING COMPANY, 514 U.S. 476 (1995)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
SILVIA S. IBANEZ v. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, BOARD OF ACCOUNTANCY, 512 U.S. 136 (1994)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
UNITED STATES AND FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION v. EDGE BROADCASTING COMPANY T/A POWER 94, 509 U.S. 418 (1993)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
LAMB’S CHAPEL AND JOHN STEIGERWALD v. CENTER MORICHES UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT et al., 508 U.S. 384 (1993)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Content Neutrality
Freedom of Speech & Expression
FRED H. EDENFIELD, et al. v. SCOTT FANE, 507 U.S. 761 (1993)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
CITY OF CINCINNATI v. DISCOVERY NETWORK, INC., et al., 507 U.S. 410 (1993)
- Related Sub-Topics:
- Commercial Speech, Content Neutrality
Freedom of Speech & Expression
R.A.V. v. CITY OF ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA, 505 U.S. 377 (1992)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Content Neutrality
Freedom of Speech & Expression
SIMON & SCHUSTER, INC. v. MEMBERS OF THE NEW YORK STATE CRIME VICTIMS BOARD, et al., 502 U.S. 105 (1991)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Content Neutrality
Freedom of Speech & Expression
DOMINIC P. GENTILE v. STATE BAR OF NEVADA, 501 U.S. 1030 (1991)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
LEATHERS, COMMISSIONER OF REVENUES OF ARKANSAS v. MEDLOCK et al., 499 U.S. 439 (1991)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Content Neutrality
Freedom of Speech & Expression
GARY E. PEEL v. ATTORNEY REGISTRATION AND DISCIPLINARY COMMISSION OF ILLINOIS, 496 U.S. 91 (1990)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK et al. v. FOX et al., 492 U.S. 469 (1989)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
WARD et al. v. ROCK AGAINST RACISM, 491 U.S. 781 (1989)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Content Neutrality
Freedom of Speech & Expression
TEXAS v. JOHNSON, 491 U.S. 397 (1989)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Content Neutrality
Freedom of Speech & Expression
SHAPERO v. KENTUCKY BAR ASSOCIATION, 486 U.S. 466 (1988)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
BOOS v. BARRY, 485 U.S. 312 (1988)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Content Neutrality
Freedom of Speech & Expression
HAZELWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT et al. v. KUHLMEIER et al., 484 U.S. 260 (1988)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Content Neutrality
Freedom of Speech & Expression
SAN FRANCISCO ARTS & ATHLETICS, INC., et al. v. UNITED STATES OLYMPIC COMMITTEE et al., 483 U.S. 522 (1987)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
ARKANSAS WRITERS’ PROJECT, INC. v. RAGLAND, COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE OF ARKANSAS, 481 U.S. 221 (1987)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Content Neutrality
Freedom of Speech & Expression
POSADAS DE PUERTO RICO ASSOCIATES, DBA CONDADO HOLIDAY INN v. TOURISM COMPANY OF PUERTO RICO et al., 478 U.S. 328 (1986)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
CITY OF RENTON et al. v. PLAYTIME THEATRES, INC., et al., 475 U.S. 41 (1986)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Content Neutrality
Freedom of Speech & Expression
PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO. v. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF CALIFORNIA et al., 475 U.S. 1 (1986)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
CORNELIUS, ACTING DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT v. NAACP LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND, INC., et al., 473 U.S. 788 (1985)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Content Neutrality
Freedom of Speech & Expression
ZAUDERER v. OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL OF THE SUPREME COURT OF OHIO, 471 U.S. 626 (1985)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
REGAN, SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, et al. v. TIME, INC., 468 U.S. 641 (1984)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Content Neutrality
Freedom of Speech & Expression
CLARK, SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR, et al. v. COMMUNITY FOR CREATIVE NON-VIOLENCE et al., 468 U.S. 288 (1984)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Content Neutrality
Freedom of Speech & Expression
MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES et al. v. TAXPAYERS FOR VINCENT et al., 466 U.S. 789 (1984)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Content Neutrality
Freedom of Speech & Expression
BOLGER et al. v. YOUNGS DRUG PRODUCTS CORP., 463 U.S. 60 (1983)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
PERRY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION v. PERRY LOCAL EDUCATORS’ ASSOCIATION et al., 460 U.S. 37 (1983)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Content Neutrality
Freedom of Speech & Expression
VILLAGE OF HOFFMAN ESTATES et al. v. THE FLIPSIDE, HOFFMAN ESTATES, INC., 455 U.S. 489 (1982)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
in re R. M. J., 455 U.S. 191 (1982)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
METROMEDIA, INC., et al. v. CITY OF SAN DIEGO, et al., 453 U.S. 490 (1981)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
HEFFRON, SECRETARY AND MANAGER OF THE MINNESOTA STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY BOARD OF MANAGERS, et al. v. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS, INC., et al., 452 U.S. 640 (1981)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Content Neutrality
Freedom of Speech & Expression
CAREY, STATE’S ATTORNEY OF COOK COUNTY v. BROWN et al., 447 U.S. 455 (1980)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Content Neutrality
Freedom of Speech & Expression
CENTRAL HUDSON GAS & ELECTRIC CORP. v. PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF NEW YORK, 447 U.S. 557 (1980)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
CONSOLIDATED EDISON COMPANY OF NEW YORK, INC. v. PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF NEW YORK, 447 U.S. 530 (1980)
- Related Sub-Topics:
- Commercial Speech, Content Neutrality
Freedom of Speech & Expression
VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG v. CITIZENS FOR A BETTER ENVIRONMENT et al., 444 U.S. 620 (1980)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
FRIEDMAN et al. v. ROGERS et al., 440 U.S. 1 (1979)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
In re PRIMUS, 436 U.S. 412 (1978)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
OHRALIK v. OHIO STATE BAR ASSN., 436 U.S. 447 (1978)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
BATES et al. v. STATE BAR OF ARIZONA, 433 U.S. 350 (1977)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
CAREY, GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK, et al. v. POPULATION SERVICES INTERNATIONAL et al., 431 U.S. 678 (1977)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
LINMARK ASSOCIATES, INC., et al. v. TOWNSHIP OF WILLINGBORO et al., 431 U.S. 85 (1977)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
VIRGINIA STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY et al. v. VIRGINIA CITIZENS CONSUMER COUNCIL, INC., et al., 425 U.S. 748 (1976)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
HUDGENS v. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD et al., 424 U.S. 507 (1976)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Content Neutrality
Freedom of Speech & Expression
BIGELOW v. VIRGINIA, 421 U.S. 809 (1975)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
PITTSBURGH PRESS CO. v. PITTSBURGH COMMISSION ON HUMAN RELATIONS et al., 413 U.S. 376 (1973)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
COLUMBIA BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC. v. DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE, 412 U.S. 94 (1973)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO et al. v. MOSLEY, 408 U.S. 92 (1972)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Content Neutrality
Freedom of Speech & Expression
CAMMARANO et ux. v. UNITED STATES, 358 U.S. 498 (1959)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
BREARD v. ALEXANDRIA, 341 U.S. 622 (1951)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
RAILWAY EXPRESS AGENCY, INC. ET AL. v. NEW YORK, 336 U.S. 106 (1949)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
DONALDSON, POSTMASTER GENERAL, v. READ MAGAZINE, INC. ET AL., 333 U.S. 178 (1948)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
MURDOCK v. PENNSYLVANIA (CITY OF JEANNETTE), 319 U.S. 105 (1943)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
JONES v. OPELIKA, 319 U.S. 103 (1943)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
VALENTINE, POLICE COMMISSIONER OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, v. CHRESTENSEN, 316 U.S. 52 (1942)
- Lower Court Ruling:
- Overruled
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
LOVELL v. CITY OF GRIFFIN, 303 U.S. 444 (1938)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
Freedom of Speech & Expression
HALTER v. NEBRASKA, 205 U.S. 34 (1907)
- Related Sub-Topic:
- Commercial Speech
External Resources:
- John R. Vile, “Sorrell v. IMS Health (2011),” First Amendment Encyclopedia.
Topics: Commercial Speech, Content Neutrality, Freedom of Speech & Expression
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