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Juul Labs and Altria Illegally Monopolized the E-Cigarette Market, Lawsuits Say
More than half a dozen class actions allege that Altria, as part of its 2018 agreement to acquire 35% of Juul, agreed to drop out of the closed system e-cigarette market in violation of federal antitrust laws. The lawsuits follow a similar administrative complaint brought by the Federal Trade Commission's filing April 1.
Lawsuits Claim Juul Labs and Altria Illegally Monopolized the E-Cigarette Market
More than half a dozen class actions allege that Altria, as part of its 2018 agreement to acquire 35% of Juul, agreed to drop out of the closed system e-cigarette market in violation of federal antitrust laws. The lawsuits follow a similar administrative complaint brought by the Federal Trade Commission's filing April 1.
Troubles Mount for Juul as 34 States Join Investigation of E-Cigarette Company
In July 2019, Connecticut began a narrow investigation looking into whether Juul's marketing and sales practices were proper. Late Tuesday, 38 more states joined Connecticut in a broader investigation of the company that will also look at the alleged marketing of the product to teens.
Troubles Mount for Juul as Florida, Other States Join Expanded E-Cigarette Probe
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody focused on marketing targeting minors.
2019 Litigation Department of the Year: The Honorable Mentions
These law firms delivered reliable results, breaking new ground when their clients needed it most.
Conn. Mother Sues Juul, Claiming E-Cigarettes Caused Son's Seizures
A Sherman mother has sued Juul on behalf of her teenage son, claiming he experienced seizures because of his continued use of Juul products.
Increasing Lawsuits Against the Vaping Industry Amid a Cloud of Controversy
With a surge in the number of people vaping, mysterious lung injuries and deaths are being rapidly reported all over the country causing what some are referring to as a vaping "epidemic," especially among minors. So, what is vaping and what are the associated risks?
Wilkinson Walsh Tops Big Law Associate Bonus Scale—Again
The high-end boutique, founded by former Big Law partners, has out-paid their former employers since the firm began in 2016.
In-House, Law Firm Professionals: A Business Case for Diversity and Inclusion Is Not Enough
Diversity and inclusion initiatives cannot just be motivated by business incentives, urged a group of in-house counsel and law firm attorneys at a Silicon Valley symposium hosted by the Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession.
Some MDL Judges, Like the Defense Bar, Want an 'Initial Census' of Cases
Judges in MDLs over Juul e-cigarettes and 3M earplugs have ordered lawyers to come up with an early vetting process, which the defense bar has advocated for to weed out meritless lawsuits.TRENDING STORIES
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