Competitive Enterprise Inst., et al v. DOT, et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

16-1128

Court:

Appellate - DC Circuit

Nature of Suit:

Companies

Government Agencies

Sectors & Industries:

  1. July 21, 2017

    DC Circ. Affirms DOT's E-Cig Ban On Commercial Flights

    A divided D.C. Circuit on Friday upheld the U.S. Department of Transportation's ban on electronic cigarette use on commercial flights, saying the regulation reasonably squared with federal law banning traditional smoking on airplanes to protect passengers' health and to maintain safe and adequate air transportation.

  2. October 11, 2016

    DOT Urges DC Circ. To Uphold E-Cig Ban On Flights

    The U.S. Department of Transportation on Friday urged the D.C. Circuit to affirm its recently imposed ban on electronic cigarette use on commercial flights, saying it's reasonable regulation that ensures safe and adequate air transportation and protects passengers' health.

  3. August 10, 2016

    DC Circ. Asked To Undo DOT's Ban Of E-Cigs On Flights

    The Competitive Enterprise Institute and the Consumer Advocates for Smoke-Free Alternatives Association pressed the D.C. Circuit on Tuesday to vacate the U.S. Department of Transportation's recently imposed rule that explicitly bans electronic cigarette use on commercial flights.

  4. May 03, 2016

    TSA Hit With 2 Suits Over Airport Body Scanner Rule

    The Competitive Enterprise Institute and Electronic Privacy Information Center both sued the Transportation Security Administration in the D.C. Circuit Monday, arguing that its recent rule on the use of airport body scanners wrongly downplays the technology's intrusiveness and should include an opt-out option.

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