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National Association of Tobacco Outlets, Inc. et al v. City of Providence, Rhode Island et al
Case Number:
1:12-cv-00096
Court:
Nature of Suit:
Constitutional - State Statute
Judge:
Firms
Companies
- Altria Group Inc.
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- American Snuff Co. LLC
- R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Inc.
Sectors & Industries:
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December 10, 2012
Tobacco Cos. Lose Challenge To RI City's Advertising Law
A Rhode Island federal judge on Monday dismissed a suit by nine tobacco companies, including R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and Philip Morris USA Inc., against Providence, R.I., ruling that the city's new ordinances limiting tobacco advertisements did not violate the First Amendment.
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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.