Florida Bar v. Went for It, Inc.

515 U.S. 618 · Decided June 21, 1995 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Florida Bar v. Went for It, Inc. was decided on June 21, 1995 by a vote of 5–4. The Court reversed the lower court's decision. Justice Sandra Day O'Connor wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Commercial speech, attorneys” in the Attorneys area.

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Florida Bar v. Went for It, Inc., and John T. Blakely

SCDB identifiers: case 1994-086, docket 1994-086-01.

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