Government v. Tobacco - Links to Resources

Tobacco Litigation, Lawsuits, Advertising Laws and
Children and Tobacco

Welcome to the Government v. Tobacco section of JLCom Publishing Co.'s web site. This section has links to tobacco articles, information, resources and websites. Included are links to governmental and non-governmental information and resources and legal issues concerning tobacco litigation, tobacco lawsuits, tobacco advertising laws, children and tobacco, and more. These links will lead you to articles about--

• class action tobacco lawsuits,
• the 1998 tobacco master settlement (i.e., the so-called tobacco industry settlement or big tobacco settlement),
• cigarette lawsuits,
• current tobacco advertisement laws,
• the smokeless tobacco settlement,
• restricting tobacco ads to children, young people, and/or minors,
• whether tobacco advertising should be restricted,
• television and radio advertising of tobacco and smokeless tobacco
• ... and much more.

• Link #1:
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Tobacco Information and Prevention Source;
• Link #2:
  Wikipedia Article - Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement;
• Link #3:
  Wikipedia Article - Tobacco politics;
• Link #4:
  Action on Smoking and Health;
• Link #5:
  Foundation for a Smoke-Free Environment;
• Link #6:
  Lorillard Tobacco Company ;
• Link #7:
  Tobacco Institute Document Site ;
• Link #8:
  Tobacco Control Archives;
• Link #9:
  2006 Surgeon General's Report—The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke;
• Link #10:
  Tobacco Control Resource Center. Links to cases, studies, and other resources.
• Link #11:
  Additional links on tobacco litigation.

More Information Below

How Does the Federal Trade Commission
Regulate Tobacco Advertisements?

An important - and practical - question that arises is this: How does the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulate ads for cigarettes, cigars, and smokeless tobacco? Here's how FTC answers this key question:

"The FTC can take action if an ad for cigarettes, cigars, or a smokeless tobacco product is deceptive or unfair. In addition, federal law prohibits the advertising of cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and little cigars on radio, TV, or other forms of electronic media regulated by the Federal Communications Commission. The FTC also enforces various federal requirements mandating health warnings on advertising, point-ofpurchase displays, and packaging of tobacco products. For more information, ask the FTC for a copy of the brochures Tobacco Products and Cigars: No Such Thing as a Safe Smoke, and the Memorandum to Potential Cigarette Manufacturers and Importers." (See Advertising FAQ's: A Guide for Small Business.)

Advertising Law-Related Articles

"12 Key Advertising-Related Laws You Should Know"

This article examines 12 key advertising-related laws that you should know about before you review your ads to make sure your ads don't run afoul of these laws.

"10 Things to Do So Your Ads Comply With Advertising Laws"

This article discusses 10 key areas you should look at when you're reviewing your advertising to determine whether it's in compliance with advertising law's many requirements.

"10 Tactics to Use So Your Ads Comply with Advertising Laws"

This article presents 10 tactics you could use to help your ads comply with the many laws, rules, regulations and guidelines that may affect your advertisements.

"10 Major Advertising Law-Related Concepts"

This article is a useful review of 10 key areas you should look at when you're reviewing your advertising to determine whether it's in compliance with the numerous laws, rules, regulations and guidelines that may affect your ads.