2022 Significant Developments in the Tobacco Industry and What to Expect in 2023 (Part One) - Regulatory Oversight Podcast
Last week, Mississippi’s highest court ruled that a South Korean company, LG Chem, which manufactured the battery that powered a “vaping device,” could be sued in Mississippi, despite that company having no physical presence...more
The General Assembly ticked another legislative day off the calendar today, but the halls echoed mostly empty as many lawmakers and lobbyists dispersed early for the weekend. ...more
After five Legislative Days filled mostly with recognitions and points of personal privilege, the State Senate kicked off floor debate today with its first Rules Calendar of the 2020 Legislative Session. ...more
Pennsylvania has expanded its prohibition of tobacco items in a school setting to include vaping devices, also known as electronic nicotine delivery systems or "ENDS." Under Act 93 of 2019, it is now a summary offense for...more
When the 236 members of the Georgia General Assembly convene on January 13 for the final year of the 2019-2020 biennial session, several issues will compete for their attention before turning their full focus toward the 2020...more
False Claims Act- New York AG Takes Up Whistleblower’s Allegation that All May Not Be Picture-Perfect with B&H Foto & Electronics- New York AG Letitia James sued photo and video equipment retailer B&H Foto & Electronics...more
The U.S. and China have tentatively [maybe?] agreed that a first phase of a trade agreement “would roll back a portion of the tariffs placed on each other’s products, a significant step toward defusing tensions between the...more
Stories about illnesses and deaths tied to vaping and governmental action in response are dominating local and national news. Over a thousand have become sick and dozens have died around the country, reportedly as a result...more
Charities- New York Attorney General Sues Online Fundraising Platform Over Alleged Failure to Distribute Charitable Contributions- New York AG Letitia James filed a lawsuit against NYCharities.org and a related...more
The White House is reportedly nearing a nationwide ban on most flavored e-cigarettes, a direct response to the recent spate of vaping-related illnesses that have affected hundreds across the country....more
Antitrust- FTC Settles with Investment Advisor and Funds Over Alleged Violation of Premerger Notification and Waiting Period Requirements- The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) settled with investment advisor Third Point...more
2019 AG Elections- Lynn Fitch Secures Republican Nomination for Mississippi Attorney General in Runoff Election- Mississippi held a runoff election for the Republican AG primary race on August 27, 2019....more
2019 AG Elections- Republican Primary for Mississippi Attorney General Heads to Runoff; Winner Will Face Democrat Jennifer Riley Collins- None of the three Republican candidates for AG received a majority of the vote in...more
Georgia’s Smoke-Free Air Act and Atlanta’s current smoking ordinances allow smoking only in establishments that deny access to minors or have a private room for smokers with an air-handling system separate from the main air...more
2019 AG Elections- Republican Daniel Cameron and Democrat Greg Stumbo Secure Party Nominations for Kentucky Attorney General- Daniel Cameron defeated state Senator Wil Schroeder to win the Republican nomination for Kentucky...more
New Mexico’s state legislature has been busy over the past few weeks acting on bills introduced earlier this year. The state has enacted at least nine new laws affecting employers, covering many topics from health care access...more
Cannabis / Marijuana- FTC and FDA Issue Warning Letters to Companies Advertising and Selling Cannabidiol Products- The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) issued warning letters to...more
E-cigarettes and vaping have received a very mixed reception in New York. While the multiplying number of vape shops and booming e-cigarette sales would suggest a surefire rise for the industry in our State, growing...more
2019 AG Elections- Republican Andy Taggart Announces Bid for Mississippi Attorney General- Andy Taggart, a Republican, announced his candidacy for Mississippi AG in 2019. ...more
2018 State AG Elections- Cozen O’Connor’s State AG Election Tracker Updates 2018 Election Prediction for Nevada Attorney General Race- With 19 days to go before election day, Cozen O’Connor’s State AG Election Tracker has...more
Earlier this month the FDA announced that use of electronic cigarettes (or “e-cigs”) reached epidemic proportions among teenagers and it is cracking down. It placed the burden on five manufacturers to prove their devices are...more
New technologies are constantly emerging and creating novel issues, and opportunities, for local governments. These technologies come in many forms and service various markets, often threatening to disrupt the status quo and...more