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Bladder cancer risks increase over time for smokers 

Jump to full article: ScienceDaily, 2009-11-16

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National tobacco case to be heard in Bangor  

Jump to full article: Bangor (ME) Daily News, 2009-10-22
Author: Judy Harrison BDN Staff

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IN RE: LIGHT CIGARETTES MARKETING AND SALES PRACTICES LITIGATION MDL No. 2068: TRANSFER ORDER  

Jump to full article: United States Judicial panel on Multidistrict Litigation, 2009-09-10

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Eight "Light" Cigarettes Lawsuits against Philip Morris USA, Altria Group, Inc. Consolidated, Transferred to U.S. District Court, District of Maine, According to Parker Waichman Alonso LLP 

Jump to full article: Business Wire, 2009-09-30

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Reaction to smoking laws mixed 

Jump to full article: Maine Today, 2009-09-27
Author: SCOTT MONROE Staff Writer

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SAWTELLE: I’m just trying to smoke my cigarette  

Jump to full article: The Maine Campus (University of Maine), 2009-09-21
Author: Rhiannon Sawtelle

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New Law Bans Smoking In Outdoor Dining Areas 

Jump to full article: WCSH-6 (Portland, ME), 2009-09-11
Author: Sarah Delage, Multimedia Journalist

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Maine's tobacco money at stake  

Jump to full article: Lewiston (ME) Sun Journal, 2009-08-01
Author: David Farmer,Staff Writer

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Familiar suspect charged with stealing cigarettes  

Jump to full article: Maine Today, 2009-07-30
Author: DAVID HENCH, Staff Writer

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No smoking on Androscoggin Land Trust trails  

Jump to full article: Lewiston (ME) Sun Journal, 2009-07-26
Author: Bonnie Washuk, Staff Writer

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ARCHIVE: They'd Walk a Mile for a Camel, If Only Anyone Would Let Them (PDF) 

Jump to full article: The Wall Street Journal Interactive Edition, 1992-08-24
Author: DAVID STIPP - Wall Street Journal (1999-Current file); Aug 24, 1992;

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Smoking snuffed in more locations 

Jump to full article: Maine Today, 2009-06-16
Author: SUSAN M. COVER Staff Writer

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Maine Smokers Banned From Lighting up in Outdoor Dining Areas 

Jump to full article: Maine Public Broadcasting Network (MPBN), 2009-06-15
Author: A.J Higgins

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No smoking proposed at outdoor restaurants 

Law would snuff outdoor smoking.
Jump to full article: Examiner.com (National), 2009-04-07
Author: Linda Hersey

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New Maine Poll: Voters Strongly Support FDA Regulation of Tobacco Products 

Jump to full article: PR Newswire, 2009-05-28

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Mainers disagree on beach smoking ban 

Jump to full article: keepMEcurrent.com (Westbrook, ME), 2009-05-27
Author: Al Edwards Reporter - American Journal

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Smoking Banned At State Parks And Beaches 

Jump to full article: Maine Public Broadcasting Network (MPBN), 2009-05-13

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Final vote nears for patio smoking ban 

Jump to full article: AP, 2009-05-08

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Maine Youth Takes on Big Tobacco 

The Stop.Quit.Resist! Anti-Tobacco Summit Returns for Its Fifth Year
Jump to full article: Business Wire, 2009-04-30

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EDITORIAL: Times do not favor a higher cigarette tax 

Taxing all tobacco products equally makes sense, but the cigarette levy is regressive.
Jump to full article: Maine Today, 2009-05-05

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Smoking Ban on Beaches  

Jump to full article: WABI-TV CBS 5 (Bangor, ME), 2009-04-29
Author: WABI-TV5 News Desk

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EDITORIAL: Progress goes up in smoke  

Jump to full article: Boston (MA) Globe, 2009-04-20

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New Report Shows New England States Spending Little on Tobacco Control Despite Receiving $1.8 Billion in Tobacco Funds 

Jump to full article: Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, 2009-04-13

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SHORT CHANGED: BROKEN PROMISES ON TOBACCO CONTROL PLACE MILLIONS OF KIDS ACROSS NEW ENGLAND AT RISK FOR ADDICTION AND EARLY DEATH (PDF) 

A Special Report by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
Jump to full article: Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, 2009-04-13

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Report: NE states fall short on tobacco prevention 

Jump to full article: AP, 2009-04-13
Author: KELSEY ABBRUZZESE Associated Press Writer

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Senate OKs amended bill to ban smoking at state beaches  

Jump to full article: Rockland (ME) Village Soup, 2009-04-13

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Bill To Ban Smoking On State Park Beaches Moves Forward 

Jump to full article: WLBZ 2 (Bangor, ME), 2009-04-10

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Bill restricts outdoor smoking in Maine 

Jump to full article: AP, 2009-04-06

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Bill restricts outdoor smoking in Maine 

Jump to full article: AP, 2009-04-06

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Officials: $530K in damage after Kittery fire; cause was cigarette 

Jump to full article: Portsmouth (NH) Herald, 2009-03-23
Author: Dave Choate

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Rye Fire Crews Battle Three Fires In Matter Of Hours 

Jump to full article: WMUR-TV Ch. 9 (Manchester, NH), 2009-03-22

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Fire chief: Cigarette caused Navy housing fire 

Jump to full article: Foster's Democrat, 2009-03-23
Author: ROBERT M. COOK

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Cigarette started West Paris fire 

Jump to full article: Maine Today, 2009-03-18

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Where there's smoke, there's ire 

Tobacco users and shop owners feel burned by a new levy that makes the habit even more costly.
Jump to full article: Maine Today, 2009-02-28
Author: BETH QUIMBY, Staff Writer

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Roll-your-own up 2,200% Tobacco taxes set to soar 

Prices going up April 1; store owner says smokers stockpiling already
Jump to full article: Lewiston (ME) Sun Journal, 2009-02-25
Author: Kathryn Skelton , Staff Writer

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MAINE VOICES Ban smoking in homes with kids  

Worries about a 'slippery slope' ignore the dangers that secondhand smoke presents to the young.
Jump to full article: Maine Today, 2009-02-01
Author: James Tasse, Joan Ingram and Toby Simon February 1, 2008

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NY tribal member loses Maine tobacco sales appeal 

Jump to full article: AP, 2009-02-10

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Police warn about imposter trooper 

Jump to full article: Maine Today, 2009-02-05
Author: CRAIG CROSBY Staff Writer

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Senator seeks to ban smoking on Maine state park beaches  

Jump to full article: AP, 2009-02-04

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Lawmaker: Ban smoking at state park beaches  

Jump to full article: Bangor (ME) Daily News, 2009-01-14
Author: Meg Haskell BDN Staff

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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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Decision opens door to Wisconsin smoker suits  

Jump to full article: Wisconsin Law Journal , 2008-12-19
Author: David Ziemer

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Americans Split on Light Cigarette Court Ruling 

Jump to full article: Angus Reid Group (ca), 2008-12-21

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EDITORIAL: Suit shows that there are no real 'light' cigarettes  

No one should still believe in a safe cigarette, no matter what's said in marketing campaigns.
Jump to full article: Maine Today, 2008-12-19
Author: law cigarette packages have warning labels to tell people

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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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NEMITZ: No refunds for cost of smoking  

Jump to full article: Maine Today, 2008-12-18
Author: BILL NEMITZ

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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 rules against Altria on light cigarettes  

Jump to full article: Reuters, 2008-12-16
Author: James Vicini

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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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Court allows lawsuits over 'light' cigarettes 

Jump to full article: AP, 2008-12-15

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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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Justices allow suits involving 'light' cigarettes  

5-4 high court ruling on popular 'low tar' products deals blow to tobacco industry
Jump to full article: Baltimore (MD) Sun, 2008-12-15
Author: David G. Savage * Tribune Washington Bureau

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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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Fire ignited by cigarette ash 

Jump to full article: Lewiston (ME) Sun Journal, 2008-12-06
Author: Donna M. Perry , Staff Writer

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Prison goes up in smoke for good cause  

'Smoke in' celebrates American Cancer Society event
Jump to full article: Foster's/Citizen Online, 2008-11-21
Author: JOHN KOZIOL

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Fatal Fires Associated with Smoking During Long-Term Oxygen Therapy --- Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Oklahoma, 2000--2007 

Jump to full article: Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 2008-08-08

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EDITORIAL: Up in smoke 

Jump to full article: Trenton (NJ) Times, 2008-11-05
Author: dubhe3

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Students' film project promotes anti-tobacco 

Jump to full article: The Irregular (Kingfield, ME), 2008-11-05

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Editorials : Cigarette marketing only partly to blame 

Jump to full article: Reading (PA) Eagle, 2008-10-17

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Cigarette caused KFC fire  

Jump to full article: Maine Today, 2008-10-16
Author: Darla Pickett Morning Sentinel Staff Writer

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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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EDITORIAL: A 'light' lawsuit 

The Supreme Court should side with tobacco companies.
Jump to full article: Los Angeles Times, 2008-10-14
Author: participating you agree to our

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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
Author: [item undated]

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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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