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Business Wire (Free subscription) | 10/08/2008
Julia Brickell Joins H5 as General Counsel Former associate general counsel of Altria Client Services and deputy general counsel of Philip Morris USA lends in-depth expertise to leading information retrieval services firmNEW YORK--()--, the leading provider of automated document review and information risk management services for the legal industry, today announced that , former associate...
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VitaBeat (Free subscription) | 10/07/2008
The U.S. Supreme Court started its new term Monday, with the deceptive advertising case against light cigarette manufacturers among the first lawsuits it tackled. The case involved a Maine lawsuit filed by three smokers against Philip Morris USA and parent company Altria Group that the cigarette firm was engaged in deceptive marketing because it advertised its light cigarette as less...
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The BLT: The Blog of Legal Times (Free subscription) | 10/07/2008
... According to court filings and a cached version of his Heller bio, Chernof has represented Philip Morris in several matters, including an internet commerce case, Philip Morris USA v. Otamedia, Inc., in the Southern District of New York. Arnold & Porter partner Roberta Horton also represented Philip Morris in that litigation. According to an Arnold & Porter...
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The Eagle Nation (Free subscription) | 10/07/2008
... said during oral arguments on the case.Three Maine residents sued Altria Group Inc. and its Philip Morris USA Inc. subsidiary under the state's law against unfair marketing practices. The class-action claim represents all smokers of Marlboro Lights or Cambridge Lights cigarettes, both made by Philip Morris.The lawsuit argues that the company knew for decades that smokers...
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The Daily Vidette (Free subscription) | 10/07/2008
... health?," asked Chief Justice John Roberts.Three Maine residents sued Altria Group Inc. and its Philip Morris USA Inc. subsidiary under the state's law against unfair marketing practices. The class-action claim represents all smokers of Marlboro Light or Cambridge Light cigarettes, both made by Philip Morris.The lawsuit argues that the company knew for decades that smokers...
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CNN (Free subscription) | 10/07/2008
Three Maine smokers had brought suit against the nation's largest cigarette maker, Philip Morris USA, and its parent company, Altria Group. The individuals had smoked Marlboro Lights or Cambridge Lights for at least 15 years, according to court records. They allege the brand's labeling as "light" and "lowered tar and nicotine" was misleading, and sued the company in state court. A federal...
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NY Daily News (Free subscription) | 10/06/2008
... Justice John Roberts.Three Maine residents sued Richmond, Va.-based Altria Group Inc. and its Philip Morris USA Inc. subsidiary under the state's law against unfair marketing practices. The class-action claim represents all smokers of Marlboro Light or Cambridge Light cigarettes, both made by Philip Morris.The lawsuit argues that the company knew for decades that smokers...
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MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 10/06/2008
... health?," asked Chief Justice John Roberts.Three Maine residents sued Altria Group Inc. and its Philip Morris USA Inc. subsidiary under the state's law against unfair marketing practices. The class-action claim represents all smokers of Marlboro Light or Cambridge Light cigarettes, both made by Philip Morris.The lawsuit argues that the company knew for decades that smokers...
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USA Today (Free subscription) | 10/06/2008
... deceptive advertising of "light" cigarettes.Three Maine residents sued Altria Group Inc. and its Philip Morris USA Inc. subsidiary under the state's law against unfair marketing practices. The company says a federal law on cigarette labeling and advertising rules out such lawsuits because it forbids states from imposing any requirements on the advertising or promotion of cigarettes.The...
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Star Tribune (Free subscription) | 10/06/2008
... deceptive advertising of "light" cigarettes.Three Maine residents sued Altria Group Inc. and its Philip Morris USA Inc. subsidiary under the state's law against unfair marketing practices. The company says a federal law on cigarette labeling and advertising rules out such lawsuits because it forbids states from imposing any requirements on the advertising or promotion of cigarettes.The...
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Detroit Free Press (Free subscription) | 10/06/2008
The case grew out of a lawsuit by three Maine residents against Altria Group Inc. and its Philip Morris USA Inc. subsidiary under the state's law against unfair marketing practices.The company says a federal law on cigarette labeling and advertising rules out such lawsuits because it forbids states from imposing any requirements on the advertising or promotion of cigarettes.The key to...
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Times of India (Free subscription) | 10/06/2008
... The case grew out of a lawsuit by three Maine residents against Altria Group Inc. and its Philip Morris USA Inc. subsidiary under the state's law against unfair marketing practices. The company says a federal law on cigarette labeling and advertising rules out such lawsuits because it forbids states from imposing any requirements on the advertising or promotion of cigarettes. The...
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kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 10/06/2008
... advertising of "light" cigarettes.
Three Maine residents sued Altria Group Inc. and its Philip Morris USA Inc. subsidiary under the state's law against unfair marketing practices. The company says a federal law on cigarette labeling and advertising rules out such lawsuits because it forbids states from imposing any requirements on the advertising or promotion of cigarettes.
The...
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Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 10/06/2008
... for allegedly deceptive advertising of "light" cigarettes.Three Maine residents sued Inc. and its Philip Morris USA Inc. subsidiary under the state's law against unfair marketing practices. The company says a federal law on cigarette labeling and advertising rules out such lawsuits because it forbids states from imposing any requirements on the advertising or promotion of cigarettes.The...
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CNN (Free subscription) | 10/06/2008
... case grew out of a lawsuit by three Maine residents against Altria Group Inc. and its Philip Morris USA Inc. subsidiary under the state's law against unfair marketing practices.The company says a federal on cigarette labeling and advertising rules out such lawsuits because it forbids states from imposing any requirements on the advertising or promotion of cigarettes.The key to the...
