Nike, Inc. v. Kasky

Nike, Inc. v. Kasky was a legal case where Nike was sued by Marc Kasky, who alleged Nike made false statements about its labor practices to deflect criticism and improve its public image. Nike argued its statements were protected as commercial speech under the First Amendment. The case focused on whether Nike’s public claims about labor conditions were misleading or protected speech. Ultimately, the California Supreme Court ruled that Nike's statements could be subject to legal scrutiny and did not automatically enjoy First Amendment protections, emphasizing the importance of truthful communication in advertising and corporate speech.