While the Board of Health did approve the trans-fat ban, the City Council later voted 47-1 to incorporate the ban into the administrative code, providing express legislative approval of the board's actions.

WSJ: Judge Halts New York City Soda Ban

The plaintiffs sued for deceptive acts and practices under the federal Consumer Protection Act, New York's General Business Law and New York City's Administrative Code, charging that McDonald's negligently sold food high in cholesterol and fat, and failed to warn about the dangers.

FORBES: Judge To Fat Plaintiffs: Where's The Beef?

The petitioners-consisting of 10 industry groups and 2 individuals-had argued that the pilot program exceeded the TLC's authority and that it violated several provisions of the New York City Charter and New York City Administrative Code, City rulemaking procedures, the City Human Rights Law, and State and City environmental statutes.

ENGADGET: Judge dismisses lawsuit against NYC taxi-hailing app pilot

This week it released a new report on the administrative burdens of the tax code.

ECONOMIST: Corruption

In considering tax-related burdens, 56% of business owners say the administrative headaches imposed by the federal tax code are the largest burden on their business, according to a March 2012 survey of 350 NSBA members.

WSJ: Small Firms React to President's Proposals

Specifically, we need to know: What does CAIR prefer by way of a court, arbitration panel, tribunal or administrative agency that bases its decisions on a code that would not grant our fundamental liberties, rights and privileges?

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