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41 Loy. L. A. L. Rev. [i] (2007-2008)

handle is hein.journals/lla41 and id is 1 raw text is: L 0 y 0LAAWRVE O F L O S A N G E L E S FALL 2007 VOLUME 41 NUMBER 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS SYMPOSIUM COMMERCIAL SPEECH: PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE A TRIBUTE TO STEVEN SHIFFRIN FOREWORD: TO AMERICA'S TOMORROW-COMMERCE, COMMUNICATION, AND THE FUTURE OF FREE SPEECH by R onald K .L . C ollins .............................................................................. 1 Ronald K.L. Collins introduces some of the difficult First Amendment issues pertinent to the regulation of any form of communication, particularly commercial speech. In discussing the conflict between the liberal viewpoint espousing broad First Amendment protections and the equally liberal viewpoint hailing the protection of consumers against potentially misleading corporate expression, Collins outlines the doctrinal rifts blurring the lines between liberal, conservative, and libertarian stances on this topic. Further, Collins introduces many of the arguments regarding both the definition and effects of commercial speech discussed in more detail by the participants in this symposium. Mr. Collins also highlights the important contributions that Professor Steven Shiffrin has made to the debate over commercial speech, the scope of First Amendment protections, and the value of dissent.