Legal Opinion
IMS Health Inc. v. Ayotte
Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Decided November 18, 2008No. 07-1945PublishedCited by 46 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
SELYA, Circuit Judge.
The spiraling cost of brand-name prescription drugs is a matter of great concern to government at every level. New Hampshire has attempted to curb this escalating problem by enacting innovative legislation. Certain affected companies have challenged New Hampshire’s legislative response, and that challenge raises important constitutional questions that lie at the intersection of free speech and cyberspace. The tale follows.
Pharmaceutical sales representatives, known in industry argot as “detailers,” earn their livelihood by promoting prescription drugs in one-on-one…
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