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February 13, 2012
National Association of Tobacco Outlets, Inc. et al v. City of Providence, Rhode Island et al
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1:12-cv-00096
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Constitutional - State Statute
28:2201 Constitutionality of State Statute(s)
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National Association of Tobacco Outlets, Inc. et al v. City of Providence, Rhode Island et al
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Reflects complaints, answers, motions, orders and trial notes entered from Jan. 1, 2011.
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February 14, 2012
Tobacco Giants Challenge Local Smoking Ordinances
A group of nine tobacco companies led by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company and Philip Morris USA Inc. sued the city of Providence, R.I., Friday alleging two new city ordinances placing limits on tobacco product advertisements and discounts conflict with federal law and violate the First Amendment.
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