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I think it's pretty accurate. There are already examples of how this works. Philip Morris has sued Australia for forcing warning-signs on tobacco packages. The
by sandstrom 11y ago
I think it's pretty accurate. There are already examples of how this works.
Philip Morris has sued Australia for forcing warning-signs on tobacco packages. They've used a few methods, one avenue has been to sue through trade agreements.
http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/australia-faces-50m-legal-bill-in-cigarette-plain-packaging-fight-with-philip-morris-20150728-gim4xo.html http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/austra...
There is another one with Uruguay, where they've also sued under a trade-agreement.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Morris_v._Uruguay https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Morris_v._Uruguay
- lostsock 11y agoImportant to note that the ability to sue does not mean that you are guarenteed to win[0] [0](http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/australian-government-wins-plain-packaging-case-against-philip-morris-20151218-glqo8s.html http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/austra...)
- rawTruthHurts 11y agoBut gives the chance.