JURIST Guest Columnist Micah Berman of New England School of Law says that by bringing attention to the issue of "light" and "low tar" cigarettes, the US Supreme Court's ruling in Altria v. Good may prompt state attorneys general to...
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Supreme Court rules state law not preempted in light cigarettes case
The US Supreme Court ruled 5-4 Monday in Altria Group v. Good that the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act does not bar state lawsuits based...
Supreme Court hears cigarette labeling, union fees, arbitration cases
The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday in three cases, including Altria Group v. Good , 07-562, in which the Court will consider whether the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act ...
The US Supreme Court on Monday began its 2008 term , in which it has agreed to hear cases involving pre-emption of state law, the separation of church and state, and broadcast indecency,...
US Supreme Court takes Title VII, drug labeling, "light" cigarette cases
The US Supreme Court on Friday granted certiorari in six cases , including Crawford v. Nashville and Davidson Cty., TN (06-1595) , in which the Supreme Court will consider whether...
Japan high court rejects appeal by smokers against tobacco company
The Supreme Court of Japan Thursday rejected an appeal by six smokers who sued the Japanese government and a cigarette maker for illnesses they claim were caused by their smoking habits over a 33- to...
