Facts and Procedural Posture
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) attempted to regulate tobacco products. Tobacco companies challenged the regulations. The District Court granted in part and denied in part the plaintiff's claim. The Circuit Court reversed, ruling for the tobacco company.
The Supreme Court ultimately affirmed the Circuit Court's ruling for the tobacco company, ruling that the FDA did not have the power to enact and enforce the regulations in question.
Read more about this topic: FDA V. Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp.
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“If one’s posture is upright, one has no need to fear a crooked shadow.”
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