Quick Read: Fight Over Bloomberg's Soda Ban Reaches Courtroom

The New York City ban on sales of sugary drinks in cups larger than 16 ounces is set to take effect in March. But the beverage industry is challenging the rule in court. In today's action, the industry is requesting a stay on the ban of large size drinks until the lawsuit can be resolved.

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• Source: Nytimes

The opening statements touched on Big Gulps, National Doughnut Day and the plight of a fictional pizzeria proprietor named Sal. And that was before the lawyers began arguing about Sabrett hot-dog stands. The fight over Mayor Michael R.

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