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· Law suits
International:
· Japan
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Japan court rejects tobacco lawsuit, notes dangers |
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Source:http://www.timesunion.com/,2010-01-24
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A five-year legal battle against Japan Tobacco by two former smokers and a widow has ended with damage demands thrown out, but a Japanese court for the first time clearly acknowledged the health risks of cigarettes.
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· Law suits
International:
· USA
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NY county restricts sale, use of E-cigarettes |
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Source:http://www.timesunion.com/,2009-08-10
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Lawmakers on eastern Long Island have voted to ban the sale of e-cigarettes to anyone under the age of 19.
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Categories:
· Law suits
International:
· Europe
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EU seeking tough anti-smoking laws |
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Source:Press TV,2007-05-28
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The European Parliament is planning to introduce anti-smoking laws that go beyond those in many European Union states, an EU MP has said.
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Categories:
· Law suits
International:
· USA
USA:
· Illinois
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Judge inquires whether he can reopen lawsuit over light cigarettes |
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Source:KWOC TV-6,2007-05-21
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A Metro East judge whose ten-(B)billion-dollar judgment against Philip Morris was thrown out wants to know if he can revive the case.
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Categories:
· Tobacco control
· Law suits
International:
· USA
USA:
· Tennessee
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Banning cigarettes at public schools sends clear signal |
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Source:The Daily News Journal,2007-04-25
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Two or three decades ago, smoking was allowed on high school campuses during the school day, not just for teachers, but for students. The smoke-break areas at some schools were nasty areas of hard-baked dirt littered with thousands of cigarette butts.
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