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Electronic Cigarettes
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Regulatory Oversight
San Francisco Sues E-Cigarette Distributors for Violating Local Flavor Ban
We have previously reported on the proliferation of tobacco product flavor bans imposed by localities and subsequent legal challenges throughout the U.S. See Oregon Court Upholds Local Tobacco Product Flavor…
Regulatory Oversight
PACT Act Basics: Five Things Tobacco Sellers and Shippers Should Know
By Agustin Rodriguez, Michael Jordan
The Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act, 15 U.S.C. § 375 et seq., is a federal law with two primary objectives: (1) to prevent federal and state tax evasion on…
Regulatory Oversight
Massachusetts High Court Upholds Local Tobacco Sales Ban
By Bryan Haynes, Agustin Rodriguez, Nick Ramos
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) recently upheld, in a unanimous decision, the town of Brookline's ordinance banning the sale of tobacco and e-cigarette products to anyone born after Jan.…
Tobacco Law Blog
En Banc Fifth Circuit Solidifies Circuit Split on Flavored ENDS Product MDOs
By Troutman Pepper Locke Tobacco Practice
In early January, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, sitting en banc in Wages & White Lion Investments, L.L.C. v. U.S. Food & Drug Administration, held that…
The Continuum of Risk
5th Circuit Issues Blistering Critique of FDA’s Handling of PMTAs for E-Cigarettes
By Azim Chowdhury, Eric P. Gotting, Neelam Gill
In a long-anticipated decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled against FDA on January 3, 2024, criticizing the Agency for its handling of Wages and White…
Regulatory Oversight
FDA Maintains Heightened Enforcement Against Sellers of Illegal E-Cigarettes
By Bryan Haynes, Agustin Rodriguez, Michael Jordan, Zie Alere
In December, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to online retailers for reportedly selling unauthorized e-cigarette products. Consistent with the Center for Tobacco Products' (CTP) recent…
Tobacco Law Blog
FDA Maintains Heightened Enforcement Against Sellers of Illegal E-Cigarettes
By Bryan Haynes, Agustin Rodriguez, Michael Jordan, Zie Alere
In December, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to online retailers for reportedly selling unauthorized e-cigarette products. Consistent with the Center for Tobacco Products' (CTP) recent…
The Continuum of Risk
FDA Guest Speaker Announced – Keller and Heckman’s E-Vapor and Tobacco Law Symposium
Keller and Heckman is pleased to announce the addition of a distinguished keynote speaker for the 2024 E-Vapor and Tobacco Law Symposium. Dr. Brian King, Director of FDA's Center for…
Tobacco Law Blog
FDA Continues ENDS Enforcement with New Injunction and Civil Money Penalty Proceedings
By Troutman Pepper Locke Tobacco Practice, Christina Sava, Bryan Haynes
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently filed new injunction and civil money penalty proceedings against unauthorized, flavored e-liquids and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) manufacturers and retailers. The…
The Continuum of Risk
Agenda Announced – Keller and Heckman’s E-Vapor and Tobacco Law Symposium
We are excited to announce the agenda for Keller and Heckman's 2024 E-Vapor and Tobacco Law Symposium. Click here to view the program agenda, and don't forget to register by…