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US: Tobacco firms to face US class action over 'light' cigarettes

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The Guardian (UK)

| By

Simon Bowers

Tuesday, September 26, 2006

Leading tobacco firms in the US, including British American Tobacco, are to face a class action lawsuit seeking punitive damages of up to $200bn (Â£105bn) relating to the alleged fraudulent promotions suggesting "light" branded cigarettes are safer, or less addictive, than regular ones. Read More

US: Altria to spin off foreign cigarette unit March 28

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Associated Press

| By

Vinnee Tong

Thursday, January 31, 2008

Altria Group Inc. said Wednesday it would spin off its international tobacco business on March 28, freeing it to pursue cigarette sales more aggressively without ties to its U.S. counterpart - and U.S. regulatory oversight. Read More