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· North Carolina

County officials weigh possibility of additional smoking restrictions  

Jump to full article: Wilmington (NC) Star-News, 2009-11-11
Author: Vicky Eckenrode

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· Oklahoma

CHILDERS: Gavel to Gavel: Up in smoke  

Jump to full article: Oklahoma City Journal Record, 2009-10-29
Author: Adam Childers Guest Columnist

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· Michigan

Locals not fired up by ban on smoking  

Jump to full article: Livingston County (MI) Daily Press and Argus, 2009-08-30
Author: Jim Totten * DAILY PRESS & ARGUS

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· Michigan

New bill would let local governments ban smoking 

Jump to full article: Michigan Messenger, 2009-08-25
Author: Todd A. Heywood

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· Michigan

County affirms workplace smoking ban  

Jump to full article: Lake Leelanau (MI) Enterprise, 2009-08-26
Author: * Eric Carlson

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· Michigan

Bill lets towns decide on restaurant smoking  

Jump to full article: Cadillac (MI) News, 2009-08-26
Author: Jan Klooster

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Bill lets Michigan towns decide on restaurant smoking  

Jump to full article: AP, 2009-08-25
Author: Associated Press

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· Michigan

Clean Indoor Air Regulation 

Jump to full article: Public Health - Muskegon County (MI), 2009-08-11

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· Michigan

Counties now have authority to pass more stringent anti-smoking rules 

Jump to full article: Charlevoix (MI) Courier, 2009-07-23
Author: Noah Fowle News-Review Staff Writer

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· Michigan

Counties Can Pass Smoking Rules 

Michigan Supreme Court Says Counties Can Adopt Stricter Standards Than The State
Jump to full article: WDIV-Ch. 4 (Detroit, MI), 2009-07-21

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BERLIND: Tobacco and the Tort Bar 

Jump to full article: The Wall Street Journal Interactive Edition, 2009-06-08
Author: MARK H. BERLIND

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· North Carolina

County Can't Ban Smoking At Home, Yet 

Jump to full article: Rhinoceros Times (Greensboro, NC), 2009-05-22
Author: Scott D. Yost County Editor

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· Missouri

KC’s smoking ban gets appeals court hearing  

Jump to full article: Kansas City (MO) Star, 2009-05-21
Author: LYNN HORSLEY The Kansas City Star

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· Wisconsin

News Republic Editorial: We can live with state ban on smoking  

Jump to full article: Baraboo (WI) News Republic, 2009-05-16

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· Wisconsin

State Ban Would Trump Local Smoking Victory  

Jump to full article: WTMJ-TV Ch. 4 NBC / AM 620 (Milwaukee, WI), 2009-05-11
Author: Tom Murray

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· Kentucky

WATERS: Smoking out socialist smack on cigarettes 

Jump to full article: Corbin (KY) Times-Tribune , 2009-04-24
Author: Jim Waters

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· Pennsylvania

Senate Bill 113 

Jump to full article: Pennsylvania General Assembly , 2009-04-08

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· North Carolina

Editorial: Time to clear the air  

Jump to full article: Greensboro (NC) News & Record, 2009-04-01
Author: the way, I am NOT a smoker, never have been

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· North Carolina

NC Officials Could Stiffen Anti-Smoking Laws  

Jump to full article: AP, 2009-03-17
Author: The Associated Press, NBC17, 1 hour, 25 minutes ago

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· West Virginia

KABLER: Smoking bans and smoking politics 

Jump to full article: Charleston (WV) Sunday Gazette-Mail, 2009-03-16
Author: Phil Kabler Staff writer

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· Virginia

Modification to smoking bans closer to approval 

Legislation moves to Judiciary Committee, could meet opposition as it advances further
Jump to full article: Fairmont (WV) Times-West Virginian, 2009-03-15
Author: Mallory Panuska Times West Virginian

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EDITORIAL: Bill would ‘fix’ mistake regarding smoking ban 

Jump to full article: Fairmont (WV) Times-West Virginian, 2009-03-15

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· New Hampshire

LETTER: No smoking 

Jump to full article: Concord (NH) Monitor, 2009-03-09
Author: STEPHEN BUCKLEY

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Wyeth, Drugmakers Lose as Top U.S. Court Allows Suits (Update4)  

Jump to full article: Bloomberg News, 2009-03-05
Author: Greg Stohr

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No Legal Shield in Drug Labeling, Justices Rule 

Jump to full article: New York Times, 2009-03-05
Author: ADAM LIPTAK

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· North Carolina

State smoking ban up for a vote  

Jump to full article: Watauga (NC) Democrat, 2009-03-02
Author: Scott Nicholson

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· Indiana

Smoking ban amended to allow tougher stand  

Jump to full article: Indianapolis (IN) Star, 2009-02-16
Author: Mary Beth Schneider

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· Nebraska

Neb. panel kills measure allowing cities to opt out of state smoking ban 

Jump to full article: AP, 2009-02-12

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· Michigan

Court decision may impact local smoking law 

Commission trying to expand workplace
Jump to full article: Traverse City (MI) Record-Eagle, 2009-01-29
Author: MELISSA DOMSIC

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· Virginia

Anti-smoking bills move forward in Va. Senate 

Jump to full article: Norfolk (VA) Virginian-Pilot, 2009-01-29
Author: Julian Walker The Virginian-Pilot

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· Michigan

Mich. counties, businesses clash on smoking bans  

Jump to full article: Michigan Live, 2009-01-27
Author: DAVID EGGERT The Associated Press

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· Nebraska

Bill would let cities opt out of smoking ban  

Jump to full article: AP, 2009-01-23

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· Virginia

Smoking bills may test if tobacco is still king in Va.  

Jump to full article: Norfolk (VA) Virginian-Pilot, 2009-01-25

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· Virginia

Bill Tracking - Bills and Resolutions - 2009 Session: Tobacco and Tobacco Products  

Jump to full article: Virginia General Assembly Legislative Information System, 2009-01-25

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· Virginia

Sen. measure allowing local smoking limits stalls 

Jump to full article: AP, 2009-01-20

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· Maine
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Door opens for 'light' cigarette claims  

Jump to full article: Lawyers Weekly USA, 2009-01-05
Author: Kimberly Atkins Staff writer

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· Illinois
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SUPREME COURT DECISION PROMPTS MOVE TO RE-OPEN PHILIP MORRIS LAWSUIT 

Jump to full article: Korein Tillery, 2008-12-18

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Altria Ruling Ignites Legal Moves  

Effort to Reopen Multibillion-Dollar Case Promises to Gain Fresh Life
Jump to full article: The Wall Street Journal Interactive Edition, 2008-12-22

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Madison County $10.1 billion tobacco verdict at issue in new rulings 

Jump to full article: St. Louis (MO) Post-Dispatch, 2008-12-25
Author: Nicholas J.C. Pistor ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH

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‘Light’ cigarette ruling will reignite Minnesota tobacco litigation  

Jump to full article: Finance and Commerce, 2008-12-23

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Documents offer look at big tobacco's tactics  

Jump to full article: AP, 2008-12-23
Author: MICHAEL CASEY AP Environmental Writer

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Editorial: Protecting consumers 

Jump to full article: Lancaster Online (Lancaster Newspapers), 2008-12-18

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EDITORIAL: 'Light' cigarettes and lawsuits  

A high court ruling allowing state lawsuits over 'light' cigarettes could lead to uneven regulation.
Jump to full article: Los Angeles Times, 2008-12-20
Author: participating you agree to our

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BERMAN: Good and the Legal Future of 'Light' Cigarettes  

Jump to full article: Jurist, 2008-12-22
Author: Micah Berman

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United States Supreme Court Rules That Tobacco Fraud Suit Filed by Mantese and Rossman, P.C. in Maine May Go Forward 

Jump to full article: PR Newswire, 2008-12-15
Author: SOURCE Mantese and Rossman, P.C.

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Expert says industry manipulated light cigarette tests - KPCC News In Brief 

Jump to full article: 89.3 KPCC Southern California Public Radio , 2008-12-16

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EDITORIAL: Up in smoke 

The Supreme Court blows Big Tobacco's cover
Jump to full article: Akron (OH) Beacon Journal, 2008-12-17

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EDITORIAL: A remedy when the feds fail 

Jump to full article: (Newark, NJ) Star-Ledger, 2008-12-17
Author: Posted by Star-Ledger editorial board

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EDITORIAL: Holding tobacco companies accountable  

Jump to full article: St. Louis (MO) Post-Dispatch, 2008-12-17

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High Court OKs 'Light' Cigarette Suits  

Jump to full article: Bond Buyer Online, 2008-12-16
Author: Audrey Dutton

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Smokers gain high court win in labeling case  

Jump to full article: Bangor (ME) Daily News, 2008-12-16
Author: From staff & wire reports

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Statement by Dr. Cheryl Healton, President and CEO, American Legacy Foundation® on the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision in Altria Group v. Good  

Jump to full article: American Legacy Foundation, 2008-12-15

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USSC cigarette ruling has secondhand results in W.Va. 

Jump to full article: West Virginia Record, 2008-12-18
Author: Steve Korris -Statehouse Bureau

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U.S. Supreme Court Allows "Light" Cigarette Cases to Proceed 

Jump to full article: Tobacco Control Resource Center, 2008-12-15

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EDITORIAL: Healthy ruling: Tobacco firms must defend their sales pitches 

Jump to full article: Pittsburgh (PA) Post-Gazette, 2008-12-16

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Altria Revisited: Preemption Redemption for Justice Stevens 

Law Blog
Jump to full article: Wall Street Journal Blogs, 2008-12-15
Author: Posted by Ashby Jones

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Supreme Court rules smokers can sue over 'light' cigarette claims 

The decision will make it easier for local residents to recover damages from national firms, consumer groups say.
Jump to full article: Christian Science Monitor, 2008-12-16
Author: Warren Richey Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor

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‘Light’ Cigarette Suits Allowed by U.S. Supreme Court (Update5)  

Jump to full article: Bloomberg News, 2008-12-15
Author: Greg Stohr

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SUGARMAN: U.S. Supreme Court gives green light to smokers' light cigarette fraud cases 

Jump to full article: Examiner.com National, 2008-12-15
Author: David Sugerman, Portland Consumer Law & Policy Examiner

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Court Says Group Can Sue Altria for Fraud in ‘Light’ Cigarette Advertising 

Jump to full article: Congressional Quarterly (CQ), 2008-12-15

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EDITORIAL: If there's smoke, expect lawsuits  

Jump to full article: Springfield (MA) Union-News and Sunday Republican, 2008-12-16
Author: The Republican

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Supreme Court lets smokers sue over 'light' cigarettes 

The justices rule that tobacco companies can be sued by smokers who claim they were deceived about health risks. The decision allows class-action suits to proceed in several states.
Jump to full article: Los Angeles Times, 2008-12-16
Author: David G. Savage

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Robin Conrad, a vice president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, on SCOTUS' Good decision.

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Ruling pleases Maine officials, case originators  

Jump to full article: Maine Today, 2008-12-16
Author: MEGHAN V. MALLOY Staff Writer

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LAUTENBERG STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT DECISION TO ALLOW LAWSUITS AGAINST TOBACCO COMPANIES FOR DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING PRACTICES  

Jump to full article: PolitickerNJ.com, 2008-12-15
Author: Michael Pagan

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Philip Morris USA Says 'Lights' Cases Still Manageable; Many Strong Defenses Remain Available  

Jump to full article: Altria Group, Inc., 2008-12-15

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Supreme Court Ruling Could Lead to More Tobacco Lawsuits  

With 'Pre-emption' Contention Knocked Down, States May Move on 'Light' Marketing
Jump to full article: Advertising Age, 2008-12-15
Author: Ira Teinowitz

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Tobacco giants can be sued over low-tar cigarettes  

Jump to full article: Times Of London (uk), 2008-12-16
Author: Tim Reid in Washington

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US court rules against Altria on light cigarettes 

(Adds details, reaction)
Jump to full article: Reuters, 2008-12-15
Author: James Vicini

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Ruling allows smokers to sue  

Jump to full article: Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch, 2008-12-16
Author: STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS

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Light Cigarettes Makers May Be Sued, Court Rules  

Marketers of "light" cigarettes may be sued, the court ruled.
Jump to full article: New York Times, 2008-12-16
Author: ADAM LIPTAK

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Editorial: Clearing a Legal Haze 

The Supreme Court stops Big Tobacco from blocking lawsuits over deceptive advertising.
Jump to full article: The Washington Post, 2008-12-16

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Court Allows Suit Against 'Light' Cigarette Makers - washingtonpost.com 

Jump to full article: The Washington Post, 2008-12-16
Author: Robert Barnes Washington Post Staff Writer

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Justices deal setback to tobacco industry over 'light' cigarettes  

Jump to full article: Chicago Tribune, 2008-12-15
Author: David G. Savage Washington Bureau

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High court backs tobacco suit  

Justices say companies can be sued under state laws over advertising for 'light' cigarettes.
Jump to full article: CNN, 2008-12-15
Author: Bill Mears, CNN Supreme Court Producer

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High Court to Smokers: Preemption, Shmeemption; Bring Your State Suits 

Jump to full article: Wall Street Journal Blogs, 2008-12-15
Author: Posted by Ashby Jones

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Altria Case Deals Blow to Efforts Reining In Lawsuits 

Jump to full article: The Wall Street Journal Interactive Edition, 2008-12-15
Author: JESS BRAVIN

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Smokers can sue over 'light cigarettes': US Supreme Court 

The ruling will add weight to claims by ex-smokers against tobacco companies
Jump to full article: Agence France Presse (AFP) (fr), 2008-12-15

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ALTRIA v. GOOD (PDF) 

12/15/08 07-562 Altria Group, Inc. v. Good JS 555/1
Jump to full article: Supreme Court of the United States, 2008-12-15

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Rescission of FTC Guidance Concerning the Cambridge Filter Method (PDF) 

Jump to full article: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), 2008-11-26

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Altria V. Good: Deceptive Advertising Before the Supreme Court  

Jump to full article: Legal Talk Network, 2008-10-11

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Analysis: A rough day for the FTC 

Jump to full article: SCOTUSBlog, 2008-10-06
Author: Lyle Denniston

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High Court Hints It Will Side With Tobacco Over Light Cigarettes 

Jump to full article: CBS 2 News / KCAL 9 (Los Angeles, CA), 2008-10-06

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Altria Awaits Supreme Court Ruling on 'Lights' Lawsuit 

Jump to full article: Convenience Store News, 2008-10-06

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Supreme Court Opens Term With Tobacco Case 

In an unusually sharp exchange, Justice Samuel Alito Jr. criticized the lawyer representing the federal government
Jump to full article: Law.com, 2008-10-07
Author: Tony Mauro Legal Times

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Select PM USA Litigation - Active Cases - Good Case 

Jump to full article: Altria Group, Inc., 2008-10-07
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Supreme Court Opens Its New Term With a Tobacco Fraud Case 

Jump to full article: New York Times, 2008-10-07
Author: ADAM LIPTAK

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Supreme Court opens term with cigarette marketing case  

Justices hear arguments on whether cigarette makers defrauded smokers with claims about light and low-tar cigarettes.
Jump to full article: Los Angeles Times, 2008-10-07
Author: David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

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Smoke Rings / How to fight big tobacco without ever talking about the health risks of smoking. 

At issue is the legality of "low-tar" labeling
Jump to full article: Slate, 2008-10-06
Author: Dahlia Lithwick - Slate Magazine

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High court likely to side with cigarette-makers 

Jump to full article: USA Today, 2008-10-06
Author: Joan Biskupic, USA TODAY

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Suit on Tobacco Ads Sparks Feisty Debate 

Marketing of 'Light' Cigarettes at Issue
Jump to full article: The Washington Post, 2008-10-07
Author: Jerry Markon Washington Post Staff Writer Tuesday, October 7, 2008; Page A02

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Editorial - The Supreme Court’s New Term  

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ALTRIA v. GOOD ORAL ARGUMENT 

Jump to full article: Supreme Court of the United States, 2008-10-06

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Justices Blow Ill Wind toward Good 

Jump to full article: Tobacco On Trial, 2008-10-06
Author: Gene Borio

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Justices Attack Gov, but even an incompetent FTC may preempt States 

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Author: Gene Borio

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High court could block 'light' cigarettes lawsuit 

Jump to full article: AP, 2008-10-06
Author: MARK SHERMAN &ndash

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Drama again on the Supreme Court docket  

The justices takes on some gripping issues as new term gets under way
Jump to full article: Chicago Tribune, 2008-10-06
Author: James Oliphant * Washington Bureau

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Justices Question `Lights' Suits: U.S. Supreme Court Overview 

Jump to full article: Bloomberg News, 2008-10-06
Author: Greg Stohr and Robert Schmidt

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Fight over 'light cigarettes' begins in US Supreme Court 

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Cigarette suit first up in new court term Monday 

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Author: MARK SHERMAN

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At High Court, States' Authority in Question  

Jump to full article: Kansas City infoZine, 2008-10-06
Author: John Gramlich

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