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Oct 01

CRA Partners with the European Cigar Manufacturers Association Amidst Push by the European Commission’s to Expand Smoking Bans

The European market is becoming increasingly critical for the premium cigar industry, but it has now also become ground zero for the most aggressive expansions in tobacco control. As European…

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Oct 01

Generational Tobacco Bans Considered in Four Massachusetts Towns: CRA Responds with Opposition

Recently, four towns in Massachusetts—Peabody, Lexington, Northampton, and Medford—have explored implementing generational tobacco bans, which would prohibit the sale of tobacco products to individuals born after a certain year, regardless…

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Sep 19

Lawmakers Push to Exempt Premium Cigars from FDA Oversight

Congressmen Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) and Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) have officially co-sponsored HJ Res. 99, a resolution aimed at permanently exempting premium cigars from U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)regulation. This…

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Sep 18

FDA’s Tobacco Director Testifies Before House Subcommittee, Addressing Concerns on Regulation and Enforcement

Dr. Brian King, Director of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products (CTP), testified before the U.S. House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee on September 10th,…

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Sep 04

Considering FDA’s Authority on Graphic Warning Labels for Cigarettes: A First Amendment Challenge

In August, a group of tobacco companies filed a petition for certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS), seeking a review of a U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth…

Aug 21

The Continuing Battle for Cigar Rights

The legal victory vacating FDA’s authority over premium cigars last August was a monumental win for the industry. This decision was the culmination of years of dedicated advocacy and legal…

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October 8, 2024

West Virginia: Kanawha County, West Virginia, prohibits smoking in most indoor public areas and workplaces. Mardi Gras Casino and Resort believes that is hurting its business and has appealed to the Kanawha-Charleston Board of Health to grant it an exemption.

September 16, 2024

Federal: It seemed to be a good day in court for the cigar industry this morning, or rather a difficult one for the FDA. The Food & Drug Administration made opening arguments earlier today in the United States Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit.

September 3, 2024

Florida: Mirroring Flagler Beach, which passed a similar ordinance two years ago, the Flagler County Commission today approved on first reading a prohibition on smoking or vaping in any public park or public recreation area, including the length of the county’s beaches, with a notable exception: unfiltered cigars.

September 3, 2024

Massachusetts: Boston Celtics legend Red Auerbach was known for winning, and his name was also synonymous with "victory cigar" for his habit of lighting one up when the games he was coaching were already out of reach.

August 6, 2024

Washington, DC: On August 9, 2023, the premium cigar industry experienced a groundbreaking victory when U.S. District Judge Amit P. Mehta vacated all U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations regarding premium cigars. This landmark decision marked a pivotal moment in the history of tobacco regulation, representing the most significant rollback of such policies in modern times.

July 24, 2024

Massachusetts: As the concept of generational tobacco bans gain momentum across the country and the globe, the debate continues to intensify over their impact on public health, personal freedoms, and the future of the tobacco industry.

July 12, 2024

Washington, DC: In the final days of its blockbuster 2024 term, the Supreme Court released two significant decisions on Executive Agencies’ regulatory power: Loper Bright v. Raimondo and Corner Post v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. While Loper has certainly received the lion’s share of the attention in the media, Loper and Corner Post, when viewed together, have the potential to fundamentally transform the balance of power between the American branches of government and empower individuals and private companies more latitude to push back against federal regulators.

June 28, 2024

Washington, DC: Earlier today, the Supreme Court published their decision in Loper Bright v. Raimondo, a case which significantly curtails the power of federal agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to interpret ambiguous statutes. The court’s 6-3 ruling struck down a principle known as 'Chevron Deference,' a precedent created by the Court in the 1984 case, Chevron v. NRDC. Chevron essentially allowed Agencies wide latitude in interpreting the scope of their own authority in cases where laws passed by Congress were ambiguous, by requiring judges to strongly defer to the agency’s interpretations of vague statutory language.

June 25, 2024

Washington, DC: In the realm of advocacy, every individual voice can be a powerful catalyst for change. For those of us who cherish the art of enjoying cigars, the need to speak up and share our experiences has never been more critical. As regulations around tobacco tighten and misunderstandings abound, the nuanced perspectives of cigar enthusiasts are essential to shape discussions and protect our rights.

June 25, 2024

Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think about premium cigar tobacco, but the Commonwealth’s role in the tobacco industry reaches back to the early days of European exploration to the New World.

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