Cody Carden

On May 12th, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a ruling temporarily pausing last week’s decision from the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT), which had…

On May 7th, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued a significant ruling striking down the Trump Administration’s 10 percent global tariffs imposed under Section 122 of the Trade…

The United Kingdom (UK) has taken a significant step in tobacco control policy with the passage of its Tobacco and Vapes Act, establishing a “smoke-free generation” framework that will gradually…

April was a highly active month for Cigar Rights of America (CRA), with significant developments across the courts, trade policy, and federal regulatory landscape that directly impact the premium cigar…

The United Kingdom has taken a significant step toward implementing a generational tobacco ban, with Parliament passing the Tobacco and Vapes bill on Tuesday, April 21st.  The legislation will prohibit…

In a monumental victory for the premium cigar industry, Judge Amit P. Mehta of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has issued a final ruling that officially…

Beginning today, the premium cigar industry is gathering in New Orleans for the Premium Cigar Association’s (PCA) annual trade show, taking place over the next four days at the Ernest…

The premium cigar industry recently secured two legislative victories this month, as lawmakers in Idaho and Kentucky moved to modernize regulation and provide meaningful tax relief. Idaho In a move…

Kentucky lawmakers have passed House Bill 757 (HB 757), a broad revenue package that includes a reduction in the state tax rate on premium cigars. The bill has now been…

House Bill 817 (HB 817) has been signed into law in Idaho, establishing new statutory clarity around mobile cigar retail operations and temporary cigar-related events. Brad Little signed the measure…