The issue focused on enforcement of laws governing electronic cigarettes and banned advertising on tobacco products. The courts threw out most of the lawsuits against e-cigarette makers and retailers in November and approved legislation legalizing electronic cigarettes for adults 21 and older in December.

Several lawsuits filed against tobacco companies related to advertising laws went forward but were dismissed after tobacco companies complained about lawsuits against them and attorneys argued they couldn't sue without revealing personal information about consumers.

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