Tobacco
US Supreme Court refuses to hear both government and tobacco companies
29 Jun 2010
The US Supreme Court handed a substantial victory to major tobacco firms Monday, refusing to consider an appeal that would have allowed the government to collect $280 billion in penalties.
Camel cigarette marketing campaign targeted teen girls: study
By By Kim Edwards | 19 Mar 2010
The Camel #9 marketing campaign included ads resembling fashion spreads that were placed in five of the top 10 US teen readership magazines, such as Cosmo, Glamour and Vogue, and featured promotional giveaways such as berry lip balm, cell phone jewelry, purses and wristbands.
Ontario files C$50 billion lawsuit against tobacco companies
30 Sep 2009
The tobacco companies named in the suit include US tobacco giants, Reynolds American, Philip Morris International, British American Tobacco PLC and Japan Tobacco Inc
FDA forms committee to implement new tobacco law
27 Aug 2009
Philip Morris slapped $14 million damage
27 Aug 2009
Philip Morris to acquire Columbian cigarette maker for $452 million
11 Jul 2009
The maker of Marlboro is acquiring Columbian cigarette producer Protabaco for $452 million, to expand its presence in the South American continent.
Cigarette companies lose appeal in US court
22 May 2009
US Supreme Court dismisses Philip Morris's appeal, slaps $150-million damages
01 Apr 2009
The top court’s ruling leaves intact an award that has grown to more than $150 million with interest and, if paid in full, would set a record in an individual smoker case.
UK government bans display of tobacco products
09 Dec 2008
British American Tobacco wins tax ruling
28 Nov 2008
FTC rescinds 40-year old rule on cigarette ads
28 Nov 2008
Marlboro-maker Altria looking to buy smokeless tobacco company UST for $10 billion
06 Sep 2008
Marlboro-maker Altria is in advanced talks with UST, the largest snuff producer in the US, to buy the smokeless tobacco and wine maker for $10 billion.
Tobacco industry may come under FDA regulation
01 Aug 2008
The US House of Representatives has passed a landmark bill that would arm the Food and Drug Administration with the power to regulate tobacco products and their sales for the first time in history
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