Gade v. National Solid Wastes Management Association

Gade v. National Solid Wastes Management Association was a legal case where a state law banning the use of certain recycled materials in manufacturing was challenged. The court ruled that the law violated the First Amendment rights of businesses, as it restricted their speech and commercial expression without sufficient justification. Essentially, the court decided that regulations must be carefully balanced to avoid unjustly limiting free speech, even when trying to protect public health or the environment. The case emphasizes the importance of free speech rights in commercial and regulatory contexts.