E-Cig

String of Lawsuits Challenges FDA E-Cigarette Marketing Regulations

February 5, 2018 Last week, a number of vape shops represented by the Pacific Legal Foundation (“PLF”) filed federal lawsuits around the country challenging e-cigarette marketing restrictions contained in the Food and Drug Administration’s (“FDA”) 2016 “Deeming Rule.” How can e-cigarette manufacturers, vape shops and related marketing affiliates avoid problems with regulators?

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E-Cig Marketers Take Notice: Proposed New Jersey Flavored E-Liquid Law Advances

March 9, 2017 Last week, the New Jersey State Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee (“Committee”) reported favorably on a proposed e-cig law that would prohibit the promotion, sale and distribution of vaping products with “characterizing flavors.”  This is a significant development for e-cig marketers, as it may signal similar action to come in other

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Vermont Vapor Up in Smoke for Allegedly Deceptive E-Cig Marketing Practices

February 16, 2017 Last week, Vermont Vapor, Inc. (“Vermont Vapor”) announced that the Vermont Attorney General’s Office is seeking $50,000 in penalties in connection with Vermont Vapor’s e-cig marketing practices. How can e-cig manufacturers and related marketing affiliates avoid problems with regulators?

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New World Order for E-Cigs

May 23, 2016 This month, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) released a highly anticipated rule chiefly aimed at bringing e-cigs and other nicotine vaporizing technology products within its regulatory purview.  For years, the e-cig industry has been allowed to grow and flourish within a legal grey zone as a non-tobacco product.  Under intense pressure

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The World Health Organization’s Take on E-Cigs and the FDA Regulations

Amidst the publication of the Federal Drug Administration’s (“FDA”) draft e-cig regulations and  New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles banning the indoor use of e-cigs, the World Health Organization (“WHO”) chimed in this week voicing its approval of the United States’ proposed treatment of e-cigs. New FDA E-Cig Regulations Under the FDA’s proposed e-cig regulations, the FDA

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