Question

In the case of Kasky v. Nike Corp., (2002), the California Supreme Court decided that Nike's letters to customers, newspaper advertisements and press releases decribing the working conditions of the factories that manufactured Nike shoes and apparel were a form of political ('non-commercial") speech that was protected by both the California and United States Constitutions.

a. True
b. False

Answer 1

The statement is true. In the case of Kasky v. Nike Corp., the California Supreme Court ruled that Nike's descriptions of working conditions were a form of political speech protected by the Constitution.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement is true. In the case of Kasky v. Nike Corp., the California Supreme Court ruled that Nike's letters to customers, newspaper advertisements, and press releases describing the working conditions of the factories that manufactured Nike shoes and apparel were a form of political ('non-commercial') speech protected by the California and United States Constitutions. This ruling was based on the understanding that political speech, including statements about working conditions, is given greater protection than commercial speech.

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