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Miami Judge Rules Cruise Companies Liable For Using Cuban Port Facilities

Miami Judge Rules Cruise Companies Liable For Using Cuban Port Facilities

Judge Beth Bloom wrote that the cruise ship companies had engaged in “trafficking activities” by porting in Havana and bringing passengers to tour the city.  

March 24, 2022
FDA-Funded Scientific Study on Premium Cigars Released

FDA-Funded Scientific Study on Premium Cigars Released

The findings indicate that the risks associated with other tobacco products are different from those tied to handmade cigars.

March 11, 2022
Florida Legislature Passes Bill Targeting Beach and Park Smoking—But Spares Cigars

Florida Legislature Passes Bill Targeting Beach and Park Smoking—But Spares Cigars

Smoking on Florida's beaches and parks is under attack from legislation, but lawmakers are sparing cigars.

March 3, 2022
New Zealand to Create Lifetime Ban on Tobacco For Much Of Its Population

New Zealand to Create Lifetime Ban on Tobacco For Much Of Its Population

How old do you have to be to buy a cigar, or another tobacco product?

December 9, 2021
North Carolina Gets Cigar Tax Max

North Carolina Gets Cigar Tax Max

Applause is in order for the Tar Heel State.

December 2, 2021
Michigan Tobacco Tax Cap Approved by Governor

Michigan Tobacco Tax Cap Approved by Governor

A major victory took place yesterday morning.

November 5, 2021
Michigan Tobacco Tax Cap Passed by State Senate

Michigan Tobacco Tax Cap Passed by State Senate

Michigan retailers and cigar smokers get victory on tax cap.

October 28, 2021
D.C. Court Rules Against Cigar Industry, Rejects Appeal In FDA Lawsuit

D.C. Court Rules Against Cigar Industry, Rejects Appeal In FDA Lawsuit

A Washington D.C. Court of Appeals has delivered a blow to the cigar industry.

July 21, 2021
Bill To Exempt Premium Cigars from FDA Regulation Returns to House

Bill To Exempt Premium Cigars from FDA Regulation Returns to House

The cigar bill is back—again.

June 22, 2021