West Virginia College of Law professor S. Sean Tu recently published a new opinion piece in JAMA. The article, titled "Free Speech Challenges to the Inflation Reduction Act," is co-authored by Professor Tu with Rebecca Tushnet of Harvard Law School. It was published online by the journal on August 29, 2023.
The article discusses the First Amendment free speech claims raised by drug manufacturers in lawsuits brought after the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The IRA attempts to lower prescription drug prices, insurance premiums, and out-of-pocket costs for patients.