Law360, New York (September 20, 2011, 4:09 PM ET) -- Several public health groups on Friday defended new cigarette warnings the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is requiring by 2012, hoping to sink a lawsuit in which tobacco giants argue the graphic labels violate their First Amendment rights.
In a proposed amici curiae brief filed in Washington federal court, organizations like the American Cancer Society and Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids argued the First Amendment does not prohibit the government from requiring tobacco companies to more effectively warn consumers about the risk of serious injury and death...
Health Groups Stick Up For Graphic Cigarette Labels
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