New Centre To Help Smokers Quit, UK
A new 5 million pounds research centre is to investigate ways of reducing the prevalence of smoking.Professor John Britton who is leading the five year project in Nottingham said that the UK Centre for
Tobacco Control Studies will also look at making tob
read more ...01/25/08
Center For Tobacco Control Studies To Be Based In Nottingham, UK
The University of Nottingham will spearhead UK research into
tobacco control at a new 5 million pound Centre of Excellence, it was revealed today (Jan 23).
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Tobacco Industry's Aim For Protection From Light Cigarettes Lawsuits
In what could turn out to be a shield from massive lawsuits over the marketing techniques used for 'light' cigarettes, the US Supreme Court has accepted to hear arguments from cigarette maker Altria Philip Morris, USA.
read more ...01/25/08
Illinois Judge Reinstates B Bond in Philip Morris CaseNEW YORK -- An Illinois trial court judge reinstated an order calling for Philip Morris USA to post a billion bond as it tries to appeal a judgment against the company in a "lights" cigarette case.
read more ...08/17/03
Boston prepares to enforce smoking banBOSTON (AP) Michael Boris doesn't light up when he goes out for a drink, but he likes the smoky ambiance in bars nonetheless. Erin Barry, on the other hand, looks forward to going home each night after waitressing at a downtown bar without smelling like a
read more ...05/04/03