EU Court Upholds Ban on Cigarette Terms
EU Upholds Ban on Cigarette. The European Union's high court on Tuesday rejected the tobacco industry's challenge to new EU rules that ban the use of such terms as "mild" or "light" in making or marketing cigarettes. The European Court of Justice rejected arguments by British American Tobacco Ltd. and Imperial Tobacco Ltd. that … [Read more...] about EU Court Upholds Ban on Cigarette Terms
Judgment Against Philip Morris Is Upheld
Died of Lung Cancer. The Oregon Supreme Court upheld on Thursday a $79.5 million punitive damages award to the family of an Oregon smoker who died of lung cancer, saying the amount isn't excessive given the "reprehensible" conduct of tobacco giant Philip Morris in marketing cigarettes. Philip Morris called the award "grossly … [Read more...] about Judgment Against Philip Morris Is Upheld
