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Cites developments on the advertising accounts of companies in the U.S. as of December 13, 2004. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco's consolidation of the media planning and buying duties on its account at the Winston-Salem office of Mullen.

Reports that R.J. Reynolds Tobacco has settled lawsuits with the states of Illinois, Maryland and New York over a promotion for its Kool brand. Claim that the Kool advertising used hip-hop music to market the cigarettes to black children.

Reports that the Federal Trade Commission has approved R.J. Reynolds Tobacco's multibillion takeover of Brown and Williamson.

The article reports that voters in San Francisco, California have supported Proposition E, a measure that would ban the selling of flavored tobacco products, including vaping liquids packaged as candies and juice boxes, and menthol cigarettes. Topics covered include amount spent by R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. for multimedia advertisements likening the measure to Prohibition, percentage of voters who supported the ban and use of e-cigarettes by middle- and high school students.

The article reports on the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court on the case RJR Nabisco Inc. v. The European Community which states that R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. cannot be sued under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) for money laundering.

The article offers news briefs in the U.S. which include dozens of European countries asking the Supreme Court to sue R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., the meeting of Apple Inc. and the Department of Justice over encryption case, and the hearing of the lawsuit against Volkswagen AG.

The article offers a look at the Marshall McGearty Tobacco Lounge in Chicago, Illinois. The author reviews how a recently passed smoking ban has been instituted in Chicago. The tobacco lounge was opened by a subsidiary of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. Comments regarding the lounge from R. J. Reynolds senior marketing director Brian Stebbins are included.

The article reports that the sale of four types of R. J. Reynolds cigarettes has been stopped by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.) on September 15, 2015 for the company failed to provide evidence that the products were not more harmful compared the products in the market.

The article reports that tobacco company R. J. Reynolds Co. has been charged by a jury in Florida to pay $23 billion in compensation, following the death of chain smoker Michael Johnson Sr. due to lung cancer in 1996.

Tobacco companies are not liable to Missouri hospitals for money spent on patients with smoking-related illnesses who could not pay their medical bills, a St. Louis jury said. About 40 Missouri hospitals sued the Philip Morris unit of the Altria Group, the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, the Lorillard Tobacco Company and other cigarette makers in 1998, claiming they manipulated the nicotine content in cigarettes and misrepresented the health effects of smoking. The hospitals were seeking more than $455 million in damages, ranging from about $300,000 for some hospitals to $86.4 million for the Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, one of the country's biggest cigarette makers, must pay $46.3 million to the widow of a Florida man who died from lung cancer in 1995, a jury in Gainesville, Fla., decided Wednesday. Six state court jurors voted unanimously in favor of the plaintiff, Lyantie Townsend, the widow of Frank Townsend, who took up smoking at age 13 or 14, according to Mrs. Townsend's lawyer. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

A research study and editorial to be published Monday in the medical journal Pediatrics takes direct aim at a novel tobacco product that some critics say too closely resembles Tic Tac breath mints. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco, the nation's second-largest cigarette maker behind Philip Morris, is test marketing the product, Camel Orbs, along with other dissolvable tobacco products, in three cities. It is part of a broad industry trend to create smokeless products in response to declining cigarette use and the rise of smoke-free air laws. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

THE two largest tobacco companies in the United States voluntarily stopped advertising cigarettes in magazines, with Philip Morris, whose brands include Marlboro, ceasing in 2005 and R. J. Reynolds, whose brands include Camel, at the beginning of 2008. Now the Camel logo is back prominently in major glossies, including Rolling Stone, Sports Illustrated and Maxim -- but not to advertise cigarettes. R. J. Reynolds is advertising Camel Snus, a tobacco packet that wedges in the upper lip and, unlike chewing tobacco, is promoted as ''spitless'' because low salt content spares users the unpleasantness of public expectoration. Although snus is popular in Sweden, this is the first time it has been marketed in the United States by a major American tobacco company. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Reynolds American and its tobacco unit, R. J. Reynolds, said on Tuesday that they would cut about 570 jobs, or 10 percent of their American work force. The company expects the job cuts to save $100 million by the end of 2010 and $55 million a year after that. Employees will begin losing their jobs in the third quarter, but some cuts will take until the end of 2009. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article presents information on the charges against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., the manufacturer of the Camel brand of cigarettes. It is stated that a promotion of the Camel brand of cigarettes in an issue of the magazine "Rolling Stone," violated a 1998 agreement of not using cartoons in its marketing efforts. The American states which filed the suits are reported to be Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

The article reports that cigarette makers including R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., Philip Morris USA Inc. and Carolina Group have planned not to run their advertisements, promoting sales of their cigarette brands, in consumer magazines and newspapers. The cigarette makers' decision has been an effect of the campaigns of the antismoking activists.

The article presents the author's views on the new marketing campaign of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. to promote the feminized version of its Camel cigarette brand. The author says that this effort to attract women smokers can prove to be injurious for public health. According to the author, it does not matter to the executives of the company that the death toll of lung cancer among women is rising. The leading cause of lung cancer is smoking.

The article informs that R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. is introducing the Camel No. 9 cigarettes to increase the sales of its fast-growing Camel brand among women. Some analysts have praised the introduction of the product in regular and menthol flavors as a further step by the company toward a new marketing strategy.

Reports on the settlement agreed by the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. in the lawsuit filed by California Attorney General Bill Lockyer, with the compliance of limiting tobacco advertising in magazines that appeal to teenagers.

Reports that a California federal appeals court threw out arguments presented by tobacco companies R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and Lorillard Tobacco Co., that antismoking advertisements vilified them.

Examines the breakup of the principal partners in the law firm of Milberg, Weiss, Bershad, Hynes & Lerach which towered over the business of suing corporations. How the practice grew with advances in securities law that evolved to rein in white-collar crime; How the partnership of Weiss and Lerach performed; What eroded the relationship between the two men; Background on both litigators; Big cases handled by the firm such as Enron and the R.J. Reynolds tobacco advertising and more; Thoughts on how the men will fare as independents; New firm names and a belief that there is plenty of business for both in the field of corporate crime.

Reports on advertising campaigns planned the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco company following its takeover of Brown & Williamson, the United States cigarette unit of British American Tobacco. Designation of the new company as Reynolds American Inc.; Reflection in the campaign of the industry's struggle to broaden the appeal of cigarettes in a world where smoking is increasingly scorned, forbidden, or hidden; Highlights of contrasting ad campaign approaches; Encouragement for smokers to think of themselves as rebelling against a repressive orthodoxy; Frank acknowledgement that smoking is bad for health.

Reports on the decision of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. to settle with tobacco farmers and to buy tobacco over the next decade to settle accusations that it fixed prices paid to growers at auction.

Reports on the business losses of the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings for the fourth quarter of 2004 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Reports on two separate court cases won by tobacco companies, Philip Morris U.S.A. and the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, as of February 8, 2003.

Presents updates on automobile racing events, including the plan of R.J. Reynolds to end its relationship with Nascar Winston Cup series as its title sponsor.

Presents news briefs related to international business and finance as of November 1, 2002. Warning which was made by British company Hays that its full-year pre-tax profit may be less than market expectations; Civil lawsuit which was filed by the European Union and several European governments against R.J. Reynolds for allegedly laundering money for several international criminal organizations; Financial statement released by Mazda Motor; Others.

Reports the decision of Judge Ronald S. Prrager of Superior Court in San Diego, California on the charges that R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. promotes youth smoking in its advertising campaign.

Presents news briefs on various national issues in the United States as of December 8, 2001, including the decision of a San Diego, California Court judge on the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company lawsuit.

Reports on the increase in profit of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company for the third quarter of 2001.

Discusses the use of tobacco advertisements in magazines with a young readership. Mention of a 1998 settlement in which United States tobacco companies agreed to stop advertising in magazines with significant numbers of young readers; How tobacco ads still appear in youth-oriented magazines such as 'Rolling Stone'; Question of whether the settlement provision was a guideline or a requirement; Lawsuit brought by Bill Lockyer against R.J. Reynolds for violating the settlement.

Focuses on illegal tobacco traffic outside the United States (U.S.). Damage suit filed by the executive commission of the European Union against Philip Morris Company and the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company; Increase on the volume of smuggled tobacco; Details on the smuggling lawsuit filed by several governments against tobacco companies in the U.S.; Involvement of the companies on the smuggling scheme.

Reports that the European Commission announced that it had filed a civil lawsuit in the United States against the Philip Morris Company and the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company seeking damages for what it called their involvement with organized crime in smuggling cigarettes into Europe. Accusations by the executive body of the European Union of using money laundering, wire fraud and other activities as part of their ongoing smuggling scheme; Investigation into British American Tobacco by the British government.

Reports on the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company's test marketing for its Eclipse cigarette. Power of the United States Federal Trade Commission to take action against misleading or deceptive advertising; Details on the test.

Presents news briefs pertaining to the United States as of January 16, 2000. Announcement of Representative Ed Pease, Republican of Indiana, that he would not seek re-election; Money for civil rights enforcement that would be included in the budget request of President Bill Clinton for 2001; Agreement of tobacco manufacturer R.J. Reynolds to stop mailing cigarette samples to nonsmokers.

Covers information on an advertising campaign for the Camel line of cigarettes sold by the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., which was created by Mezzina/Brown. Goal of the advertisement; Comments from Fran Creighton, marketing vice president for Camel at R.J. Reynolds; Reasons for the changes in advertising campaign strategy; Concept of the campaign.

Reports on the antitrust lawsuit filed by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. against Philip Morris Inc. Allegation of R.J. Reynolds against Philip Morris; Marketing strategy of Philip Morris that R.J. Reynolds claims to be unfair.

Focuses on the magazines published by several tobacco companies for advertising their products. Description on the `CML' from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco; What is featured in the `Real Edge' magazine of Brown & Williamson; Information on the `Unlimited' from Philip Morris.

Examines a case of compensation for a lawyer who represented a complainant against R.J. Reynolds, a tobacco company. Initial fee requested by Patrick J. Coughlin; Why he decided to increase his fee; Reactions of several lawyers to other lawyers' fees.

Reports on the legal action taken by the United States Federal Trade Commission against RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. due to an unfair trade practice. Contention of the commission against Reynolds; Details on the case; Contention of the company regarding its advertising campaign.

Presents information on what an informant formerly a top manager at the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company told the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), regarding the nicotine levels in some of the company's products. How the company increased nicotine levels in some ultra-low-tar cigarette brands; Comments from Peggy Carter, a spokeswoman for R. J. Reynolds; Identification of the informant's code name.

Looks at the internal records of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, which show that the company initiated a campaign from the 1970s to penetrate the 14-24 age group in the United States. Plans of the company in 1988, to saturate areas where young people gather with billboards and posters promoting their product; Response of the company to the allegations; Comments from Peggy Carter, a company spokeswoman.

Reports that R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company withdrew an advertisement after Bo Diddley, a guitarist, complained that a photograph in the advertisement resembled him and threatened to sue. Who design the advertisement; Features of the advertisement.

Reports on a court ruling in favor of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company on a lawsuit brought against the company by Joann Karbiwnyk, a former smoker who was dignosed with lung cancer. Details on how the court arrived at the decision; Information on Karbiwnyk's claims; Details on the proposed United States government settlement with the tobacco companies.

Reports on a challenge by four major cigarette makers, Philip Morris Incorporated, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Lorillard Tobacco Company and United States Tobacco on a government study on profits from the tobacco litigation settlement. Details of the reported released on October 9, 1997; Reasons for the report by the four companies.

Focuses on the decision of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company to drop Joe Camel from their cigarette advertisements after being under attack for being insidiously appealing to children. New billboards without Joe Camel which appeared from the week of July 13, 1997; Running of new magazine advertisements in August 1997; Reaction of officials at the White House on the decision to drop Joe Camel; Details on the tobacco deal reached by tobacco companies and state attorney generals.

Focuses on the decision of R.J. Reynolds to drop Joe Camel from its advertising and replace the cartoon figure with stylized versions of Camel cigarettes' original camel trademark. What attributed to this decision; Comments from President Bill Clinton; Reaction of anti-smoking advocates and the White House to the decision; Reference to a ban on cartoons as part of a $368.5 billion settlement reached on June 20, 1997 by Reynolds and other tobacco marketers.

Reports that the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) believes R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company's Joe Camel cartoon, was created to lure underage smokers. Why the FTC believes this; Plans by the FTC to ban all use of the cartoon image in settings where it might be seen by children.

Reports the removal of the anti-smoking advertisement by California television stations. Sponsoring of the advertisement by the California Health Services Department; Pressure from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company; Withdrawal from stations KABC of Los Angeles and KBHK of San Francisco; Details of commercial; Views of Reynolds lawyer on the accusation against chairman James W. Johnston.

Reports the plan of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company to introduce a cigarette which leaves less stale smell after the smoke. Rationale behind the development of the cigarette; Market introduction of the cigarette.