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National Association of Tobacco Outlets, Inc. et al v. City of New York et al
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1:14-cv-00577
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Constitutional - State Statute
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June 18, 2014
NY Judge Won't Block NYC Tobacco Coupon Ban
A New York federal judge ruled Wednesday that New York City's ban on offering coupons or advertising discounts for cigarettes does not violate tobacco sellers' commercial speech rights and is not preempted by state tobacco marketing law or the federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act.
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May 06, 2014
Big Tobacco Says NYC Coupon Ban Violates 1st Amendment
A federal judge expressed doubt Tuesday that New York City's ban on offering coupons or advertising discounts for cigarettes violates tobacco sellers' commercial speech rights, but appeared open to the idea that state tobacco marketing law preempts the municipal ordinance.
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March 20, 2014
Tobacco Cos. Win Temporary Reprieve From NYC Coupon Ban
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that New York City cannot enforce a prohibition on cigarette discounts or coupons for at least two months, in a lawsuit brought by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and other manufacturers and groups trying to invalidate the ban.