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Providence, RI: A Legal Battleground Over Flavored Tobacco Products, Coupons and Promotions

 By Thomas A. Briant on Jun. 19, 2012

An important legal battle over a retailer’s ability to sell flavored tobacco products, accept tobacco product coupons, and offer promotionally-priced tobacco products is being waged in U.S. Fede...

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Opinions Vary On Premium Cigar Regulation

 By Melissa Vonder Haar on Jun. 19, 2012

As lawmakers introduce a bill opposing FDA regulation, the industry remains divided

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Florida District Court Of Appeals Reverses Mack

By Melissa Vonder Haar on Jun. 19, 2012

Although Reynolds American could still lose at retrial, analysts see this as a significant move for Florida’s 1st DCA.

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NYACS: 'Stop Spread of Unregulated RYO Cigarette Outlets'

Jun. 18, 2012

Says legislature should hold roll-your-own shops to same standards as other retailers

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UPDATE: RJR, Lorillard Join PM USA in Cigarette Price Hike

Jun. 15, 2012

As expected, cigarette manufacturers R.J. Reynolds and Lorillard have matched or exceeded a price increase announced by Philip Morris USA this past week.

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Bic Out of This World Series Lighters

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Hemper Quick Hitter

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BIC EZ Reach Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart lines

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Cigarette Prices Rising 6 Cents Per Pack

By Steve Holtz on Jun. 14, 2012

Altria Group Inc. and Reynolds American Inc. are each pushing through a six-cent per-pack price increase across all cigarettes sold by the tobacco producers.

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Illinois Governor Approves $1 Tax on Pack of Cigarettes

Jun. 14, 2012

Quinn signs package of laws intended to save Medicaid

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State Tax Legislative Update

By Thomas A. Briant on Jun. 12, 2012

Of the 23 states in which bills have been introduced during the 2012 legislative session to increase cigarette and/or other tobacco product taxes, to date three state legislatures have passed higher c...

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Vapor Corp. Files Soft Padded E-Cig Cartridge Patent Application

Jun. 12, 2012

Soft tip filter with same tactile feel of traditional cigarette filter

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Prop 29: A Temporary Victory?

By Melissa Vonder Haar on Jun. 12, 2012

Close vote may incite similar measures in California and beyond

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