Thomas A. Briant

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Thomas A. Briant

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Tobacco

Obama 2015 Budget Repeats Proposal for Tobacco Tax Increase

President Obama released his proposed fiscal-year 2015 federal budget that includes an increase in the federal cigarette tax rate.

Tobacco

An Update on State E-Cigarette Legislation

With the majority of state legislatures now having begun their 2014 legislative sessions, there have been a number of bills introduced regarding e-cigarettes.

E-cig leaders, legislative experts highlight seminars

NATO, NYACS, NECSA and PMAA accuse ads of falsely depicting c-store sales

The lawsuit claims sections of the ordinance are unconstitutional because they restrict a retailer from redeeming cigarette and tobacco product coupons.

Actions centers on tax increases, purchase age and e-cigs

Ponders the agency's legal ability to act on such complaints

NATO predicts local measures and e-cig regulations to be prominent

Governments dramatically increased number, kind of restrictions

Where they are in the process and what’s to come

FDA's Zeller will share his thoughts on e-cigs, menthol and other tobacco-related issues

Argues e-cig vapor does not violate Smoke-Free Air Act

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