Tobacco firm pays for failure to warn

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A landmark decision in Florida could force tobacco companies to revise their advertising practices. The Fourth Judicial Circuit Court in Duval County, FL, found Brown & Williamson Tobacco Co. guilty of negligent advertising. According to jurors, Brown & Williamson was aware that nicotine was addictive yet failed to warn smokers. The verdict directed the tobacco company to pay $750,000 in damages to long-time smoker, Grady Carter.

Cases, Statistics, Ethical aspects, Advertising, Smoking, Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp., Carter, Grady

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Just say no to tobacco for kids: new FDA rules issued; challenges certain

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Congress is considering legislation to give the Food and Drug Administration control over cigarette and smokeless tobacco as drug-delivery devices. The regulation would significantly limit the availability of tobacco products to minors. The legislation faces several hurdles including legal action in the tobacco industry and the possible implementation of a resolution blocking the legislation.

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Advertising Regulation, Laws, regulations and rules, Social policy, Smoking and youth, Youth smoking, Powers and duties, United States. Congress, United States. Food and Drug Administration, Advertising law

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