E-Cig Industry Faces New Challenge, This Time From States
Agustin Rodriguez was quoted in a Law360 article, “ E-Cig Industry Faces New Challenge, This Time From States.” The article focuses on the actions of governors in New York, California and Michigan in response to the vaping-related lung ailments that have resulted in at least 380 injuries and seven deaths in the United States. The executive orders in New York and Michigan ban all flavored vaping devices while California’s order only bans “illegal or counterfeit” devices. “There appears to us to be considerable uncertainty as to whether a court would uphold this type of ban if challenged,” said Rodriguez, “In addition to pursuing political routes, the industry is going to want to consider its litigation options, which will include arguments involving federal preemption, First Amendment protections and constitutional takings claims." Like and share on LinkedIn here.