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[Europe] Kessler ‘had no right’ to carry out interrogation in Malta, Dalli - ‘Publish report’

OLAF director-general Giovanni Kessler had no authority to carry out an interrogation on Maltese territory, a senior police officer privy to the John Dalli investigation has told MaltaToday. In comments that followed yesterday's presentation of the OLAF
Malta Today (mt)
added Apr 24, 2013 09:27
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[Australia] Ethics first as super investors get tough on tobacco

An Australian superannuation and investment fund is leading an international effort to pressure a Norwegian machinery maker to leave the tobacco industry. In what amounts to a new front in the war against tobacco, Australian Ethical will put forward a r
Canberra (ACT) Times (au)
added Apr 23, 2013 14:25
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[Australia] Aussie super fund dips a toe into anti-tobacco activism

Australian Ethical owns less than 1% of TOMRA, which has a market capitalisation of $1.3 billion. But the Australian fund has managed to cobble together the votes needed to put up a resolution at TOMRA’s AGM, on April 22, which if passed would force the
Crikey (au)
added Apr 23, 2013 14:24
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Only One Electronic Cigarette Company Approved For Green Certification

ProSmoke is the now the only company in its industry to be certified by the Green Business Bureau. This distinguished honor is only given to companies that are both environmentally responsible and commercially beneficial to the environment and society.
PR Newswire
added Apr 20, 2013 16:14
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E-cigarette maker fires up lobbying efforts

But like Don Draper, the maligned cancer stick has assumed a sleek new identity — the electronic cigarette — that capitalizes on societal pressure to quit smoking yet faces increased governmental scrutiny. NJOY, the leading e-cigarette manufacturer, has
Center for Public Integrity
added Apr 18, 2013 17:02
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[Europe, Malta] Witness reveals she had lunch with OLAF investigator after interrogation

The OLAF investigator in the John Dalli case, Giovanni Kessler, had warned Gayle Kimberley, the lawyer representing Swedish Match in Malta to be 'very afraid' of Mr Dalli and his former canvasser Silvio Zammit. Mr Kessler told her that he was Italian, an
Times of Malta (mt)
added Apr 18, 2013 11:00
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[Texas] Cancer-Fighting Charity Hired Tobacco Lobbyist

Jay Maguire, who represents three off-brand cigarette companies, was hired in January to represent the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Foundation, and his contract remained in force at its successor charity, the Texas Cancer Coalition,
The Texas Tribune
added Apr 17, 2013 14:43
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In Virginia election year, accountability is lacking

In July 2011, Star Scientific, a struggling nutritional supplement maker that had started as a tobacco company, sued Virginia disputing $700,000 in taxes the state Department of Taxation says the company owes. In March, the AP reported that Cuccinelli all
Washington DC Examiner
added Apr 16, 2013 16:13
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[Virginia] Herring seeks inquiry into Star, Republicans

State Sen. Mark Herring, a Loudoun Democrat running for attorney general, is calling for a federal investigation into financial dealings between Virginia supplement maker Star Scientific Inc. and the state’s two top Republicans, Gov. Robert F. McDonnell a
The Washington Post
added Apr 16, 2013 15:17
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[Virginia] Star Scientific says it will defend itself against lawsuits

Henrico company says complaints that it misled investors are meritless
Richmond (VA) Times-Dispatch
added Apr 16, 2013 14:36
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