The State of Alabama has agreed to allow convenience stores to sell a significantly wider range of vaping products than initially stipulated under a strict new law (HB8) that took effect this month. This development follows a federal lawsuit filed by the Petroleum and Convenience Marketers of Alabama (PCMA) challenging the legislation.
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Baltimore City alleges Philip Morris and Swedish Match intentionally targeted teens with Zyn nicotine pouches, seeking to stop deceptive marketing.
Read moreCourt Rules State Law Unlawfully Infringes on Federal Authority
A federal judge has blocked nearly all provisions of a new Iowa law (House File 2677) that aimed to restrict the sale of e-cigarette products based on their U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval status. Chief U.S. District Judge Stephanie Rose ruled the law likely violates the U.S. Constitution’s Supremacy Clause by improperly attempting to enforce federal regulations.
Read moreLawsuit Claims State Law Requiring FDA Authorization is Preempted by Federal Authority
The Vapor Technology Association (VTA) and several North Carolina vape businesses have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the state’s recently enacted law regulating e-cigarette sales (Session Law 2024-31). The plaintiffs argue the law improperly usurps federal authority and discriminates against certain products.
Read moreA Florida federal judge has given the green light for key claims to move forward in two consumer class action lawsuits against Philip Morris and its subsidiary, Swedish Match. The lawsuits allege that their Zyn nicotine pouches are deceptively marketed, especially to young people, and cause ongoing health issues.
Read moreNew York City officials announced Tuesday they have filed a federal lawsuit against nine major distributors of disposable flavored e-cigarettes, accusing them of illegally selling youth-attracting products into the city in violation of federal, state, and local laws.
Read moreOn Mar 10, 2025, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a significant settlement with e-cigarette company Juul Labs Inc. The company has agreed to pay $79 million to resolve allegations that it improperly targeted minors in its marketing efforts.
Read moreA Canadian court has approved a plan to settle long-running tobacco lawsuits in the country. As part of the settlement, the Canadian units of three major tobacco companies – Philip Morris, British American Tobacco, and Japan Tobacco – will pay a staggering C$32.5 billion (approximately $22.67 billion USD) to resolve the legal disputes that have plagued them for years.
Read moreProposed Bill Aims to End Lawsuit, Increase Enforcement, Fund Anti-Vaping Efforts
The fate of Utah’s flavored vape ban, which was signed into law by Gov. Spencer Cox in 2024 but blocked from taking effect by a district court judge, now hinges on the passage of HB432. Sponsored by Republican Rep. Matt MacPherson, the bill would repeal the ban while implementing stricter enforcement measures to combat youth vaping.
Read moreNew York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a landmark lawsuit against 13 major e-cigarette manufacturers, distributors, and retailers for their role in fueling the youth vaping epidemic. The companies, including popular brands such as Puff Bar and Elf Bar, are accused of illegally marketing and selling flavored disposable vapes to minors.
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