Freedom of Speech : Advertising

Freedom of Speech

The Impact of the Janet Jackson "Incident" on Advertising: How the Costume Malfunction is Likely to Raise the Standards for Taste and Decency in Advertising on Network Television
Joseph J. Lewczak and Marianne Lapidus of Davis & Gilbert LLP

That shocking moment from CBS' February 1st broadcast of the Super Bowl will not soon be forgotten. Reportedly the most "Tivo'd" moment in history - the baring of Janet Jackson's breast during the now infamous Half Time Show - the "incident" has drawn strong fire from lawmakers and consumers alike that will have repercussions on more than just network programming for the foreseeable future.
Beyond Brochures: Marketing Through Print Advertising

The ad for a Philadelphia law firm shows a father and mother with two children superimposed on a blurred background of flames and smoke. "Our prowess in fire and insurance litigation has been equaled by our skill in estate planning and family law. The fire is spreading," the copy reads.