Judge Rules Against Tobacco Companies in Early Test

A coalition of several big tobacco companies had sought a preliminary injunction against an F.D.A. rule barring certain words in advertisements.

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Judge Rules Against Tobacco Companies in Early Test

A coalition of several big tobacco companies had sought a preliminary injunction against an F.D.A. rule barring certain words in advertisements.

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Judge won’t bar new federal tobacco marketing regs

A federal judge ruled Thursday that tobacco companies hoping to block new restrictions on their marketing have little chance of succeeding.

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Public relations, press release distribution, investor relations, SEC filing

Du… 10/29/2009 - 06:27 PM CHICAGO– –CNA Financial Corporation announced that, effective November 2, David Rutkowski has been appointed senior vice president of Commercial Segments.

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AMCON Distributing Expands Into N.W. Arkansas

OMAHA, Neb. — AMCON Distributing Co., an Omaha, Neb.-based consumer products company, has announced that it will significantly increase its wholesale distribution presence in the Northwest Arkansas market with the acquisition of the convenience store distribution assets of Discount Distributors from its parent Harps Food Stores Inc., Springdale, …

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Ex-tobacco insider says companies target blacks

A former tobacco industry executive said Friday in Charleston that cigarette companies have targeted black people in America.

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Option Players Fan the Bearish Flames on Philip Morris International

Option Players Fan the Bearish Flames on Philip Morris International Posted on 10/30/2009 4:09 PM Publication: “Motley Fool” Publication Date: 10/30/2009 KeyWords: PM This Motley Fool article argues the potential risks of investing in tobacco titan Philip Morris International , highlighting the “demand-killing effects of cigarette taxes” and …

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Philip Morris, Reynolds raising per-pack prices

The nation’s two top cigarette-makers are boosting per-pack prices by 6 cents to 8 cents.

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John O’Quinn, 68, Star Personal-Injury Lawyer in Texas, Dies

Mr. O’Quinn was a plaintiff’s lawyer whose outsized personality matched the jury awards he won for his clients.

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N.Y. Bid for $15 Million Fee Against Tobacco Giant Ruled Excessive

A Manhattan judge has rejected New York state’s bid to collect $15 million from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.

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