British American Tobacco v. Government of Panama

Decree No. 611 interprets Panama's ban on the advertising, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco products to include a ban on tobacco product display at the point of sale. British America Tobacco Panama filed suit in the Contentious Administrative Chamber of the Supreme Court requesting a preliminary injunction against the implementation of Decree No. 611 and ultimately an order declaring the Decree void. In this decision, the Court denied the preliminary injunction.

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British American Tobacco Panamá S.A. v. Government of Panama, 788-2010, Supreme Court, Contentious Administrative Chamber (2010).

  • Panama
  • Dec 30, 2010
  • Contentious Administrative Chamber of the Supreme Court

Parties

Plaintiff British American Tobacco Panamá S. A.

Defendant Government of Panama

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Type of Litigation

Tobacco Control Topics

Substantive Issues

Type of Tobacco Product

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