515 U.S. 618 (1995)
The United States Supreme Court's decision in Florida Bar v. Went For It, Inc.
Does a state regulation prohibiting attorneys from direct-mail solicitation within 30 days of an accident violate the First Amendment's free speech protections?
Under the Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. v. Public Service Commission test, commercial speech restrictions must satisfy a three-part analysis: (1) the government must assert a substantial interest; (2) the regulation must directly advance that interest; and (3) the regulation must not be more extensive than necessary to serve that interest.
The Supreme Court held that the Florida Bar's 30-day restriction on personal injury and wrongful death case solicitation by attorneys is a permissible regulation of commercial speech, consistent with the First Amendment.
Florida Bar v. Went For It, Inc. is a seminal case for law students studying First Amendment law, particularly concerning commercial speech and professional ethics. It illustrates the judiciary's role in balancing professional regulation with constitutional rights, and its application of the Central Hudson test provides a framework for evaluating the constitutionality of restrictions on professional conduct. This case serves as a precedent for evaluating similar regulatory efforts across various professions, reinforcing the idea that professional standards can justify certain restrictions on speech if adequately substantiated.