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The article reports that Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) of Delhi, India sent a notice to a company that sells a product named 'Vimal Elaichi' for allegedly advertising tobacco products through an advertisement in the newspaper. It mentions advertisment was in violation of the Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products (COTPA) Act. It also mentions company was also miscouduct in hiring a famous Bollywood actor to drag youngsters into tobacco habit.

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.

The article focuses on the use physicians in cigarette advertisements to alleviate concerns about the dangers of smoking in the 1930s.

This article describes the effect of a federal court ruling on cigarette advertising. Unless overturned on appeal, the ruling will force cigarette makers to eliminate the use of words such as "light" and "low-tar" from ads and cigarette names. Phillip Morris USA will have to change Marlboro Lights and Ultra Lights and R.J. Reynolds will have to change Camel Lights. Cigarette makers will need to be careful not to make smokers suspicious that other aspects of the cigarettes have also changed. INSET: Up in Smoke.

Reports on the introduction of Ultra Smooth Marlboro cigarettes by Philip Morris USA and examines the efforts of regulators to ensure that the product does not violate state consumer-protection laws or the terms of the tobacco settlement. Development of a new carbon filter for use in the cigarette; View that the marketing produced by Altria Group Inc. may unlawfully promote the cigarettes as providing a health benefit.

Focuses on health care issues in San Diego, California. Five major objectives and strategies to ease hospital accessibility and improve San Diego's general health care system; Results of the study by the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) on the impact of cigarette advertising in the likelihood of teenage smoking; Details on the outreach program of Cancer Care Incorporated.

The article reports on the statement of Kentucky Deputy Attorney General Sean Riley regarding the investigation and legal action which must be conducted by his colleagues against the advertising tactics of electronic (e)-cigarette companies aiming for young adults.

The author reflects on the finding of the study conducted by health researcher Jerry L. Grenada of Claremont Graduate University, which indicates the impact of alcohol and cigarette advertising exposure on children and young adolescents.

The article focuses on the advertising of Electronic cigarettes for several brands including Camel, Viceroy and Chesterfield. It says that the commercial for electronic cigarettes feature celebrities, actors and athletes. It adds that Njoy Inc. which sells OneJoy electronic cigarette brand plans to launch Njoy King campaign with a budget of $12 million to $14 million for the advertisement.

A federal judge on Wednesday struck down a New York City law that would have forced all bodegas and convenience stores to post gruesome images of diseased lungs, brains and teeth in the shops to discourage people from buying cigarettes. In a 13-page ruling, Judge Jed S. Rakoff of United States District Court in Manhattan wrote that while the law was well intentioned, it violated federal law since only the federal government had the authority to regulate cigarette warnings and advertisements. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article reports on the possibility of including images of dead bodies and diseased lungs in cigarette packaging and advertising as part of the U.S. government's war on tobacco.

The article reports that teenagers who are regularly exposed to the cigarette advertisements of retail outlets are likely to develop the eagerness to start smoking based on the study conducted by the School of Medicine at Stanford University.

The article reports on a survey of 2,110 students in Tracy, California, which found that exposure of teenagers to cigarette advertising increases their risk of smoking.

The article reports that teenagers who are regularly exposed to the cigarette advertisements of retail outlets are likely to develop the eagerness to start smoking based on the study conducted by the School of Medicine at Stanford University.

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]

This article reports on the decision of a judge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 2008 that Camel advertisements in the magazine "Rolling Stone" violated the promise of the tobacco industry not to use cartoons to cell cigarettes to minors. The judge ruled that R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. violated its pledge. A spokesman for Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett applauded the ruling.

The article reports on the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in the lawsuit filed against Altria Group Inc., the parent company of Philip Morris Cos. Inc., by Maine smokers. It notes that the court ruled in favor of Maine smokers who can now file suits against companies who advertised cigarettes as "light" or "low-tar." The smokers alleged that the company falsely advertises light and low-tar cigarettes as safer alternatives to regular cigarettes.

The article discusses research being done on cigarette use among high school students in the U.S. It references a study published in the 2008 issue of "Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report." Study researchers analyzed a sample of public and private school students from grades nine to 12. They found that pro-tobacco advertisements double the risk of smoking in adolescents. They recommend the creation of programs to counter such advertisements.

The article reports on the tobacco case in the U.S. Supreme Court on which the court is said to be favoring the tobacco sector arguments that federal law preempts state lawsuits over deceptive cigarette advertising. The case involves Philip Morris which was allegedly withholding research showing smokers smoking more cigarettes.

The article reports that the U.S. House of Congress passed a law giving the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) power to regulate tobacco products. The bill gives the FDA limited authority to monitor smoking products and ban flavored cigarettes, control advertising, restrict companies to black and white advertisements and ban the terms "low tar" and "mild". The bill was sponsored by Representative Henry Waxman and was intended to cut tobacco use among children. The advisers of President George W. Bush will reportedly recommend a veto of the bill.

The article reports on the approval of a bill to give the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority to regulate tobacco by the House Commerce Committee in April 2008. The new power of the agency would be financed by millions of dollars in user fees from the industry. The bill will allow the FDA to keep track of cigarette labeling as well as to limit advertising. According to the House panel, the agency will collect about $85 million from tobacco firms in the first year.

The article reports that the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to a request by Altria Group Inc. to decide whether tobacco firms can be sued under state law for allegedly deceptive advertising of light cigarettes. U.S. District Judge Gladys Kessler ordered to stop marketing cigarettes as light or mild. The case focuses on the issue of whether unfair marketing practices laws may be used in lawsuit. The First U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated the suit filed against Altria and its Philip Morris USA Inc. subsidiary.

The article reports that attorneys general in at least eight states are planning to file lawsuits against R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. The reason for the lawsuits is the company's advertising for Camel cigarettes in an issue of the "Rolling Stone" magazine. Prosecutors in states such as New York, Washington and Ohio claim that the company violated the promise of the tobacco industry not to use cartoons to sell cigarettes. R. J. Reynolds spokesman David Howard insists that the advertisements did not contain cartoons.

The article reports that a Camel cigarette advertisement published in the periodical "Rolling Stone" is facing rage of several antismoking activists over a four-page article titled "Indie Rock Universe." The article offers lists of bands and representations of planets and animals. The advertisement has been produced as a cartoon that does not resemble with a cigarette advertisement.

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 reports on the legal victory of the anti-smoking group American Legacy Foundation against cigarette manufacturer Lorillard Tobacco Co. arising from an advertising campaign of the group. Under an agreement between the tobacco industry and the states, the foundation is prohibited to attack tobacco companies. The advertisements include direct reference to the company. The case was heard by the Delaware Supreme Court.

Reports on a lawsuit filed by Vermont's attorney general against Reynolds American Inc. for making false and misleading marketing claims to sell its Eclipse cigarettes.

Reports on the testimony of CEO Michael Szymanczy of Philip Morris USA Inc. in a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Justice Department regarding the decision of the company to shift its policies on publicizing the risks of smoking in the U.S. Reason for shifting its policies; Allegation of the U.S. government against tobacco companies concerning the smoking risk; Information on the Youth Smoking Prevention department of the company.

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 plan of the U.S. Congress to impose restrictions on cigarette makers through legislation that will broaden the authority of the Food and Drug Administration in regulating tobacco products. Imposition of a ban on the use of harmful additives in cigarettes; Implementation of advertising restrictions.

Reports that Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp. will no longer use hip-hop characters in its advertising campaigns for Kool cigarettes, according to the letter sent by the Brown & Williamson attorney Neil Mellen to Maine attorney general Steven Rowe.

Examines the impact of a price war between major U.S. tobacco companies and makers of deep-discount smokes on Marlboro, the country's top-selling cigarette. Fall in Marlboro's share of the U.S. market; Effect of Marlboro's woes on Philip Morris USA and parent Altria Group Inc.; Stock performance; Earnings growth forecast; Focus of Marlboro's management on boosting sales and profit; Marketing strategy; Views of industry executives and analysts; View that Marlboro's marketing techniques may not be striking the same chord with younger smokers.

Reports on a draft of an international treaty that would ban cigarette advertising and sports sponsorship by tobacco companies, as part of the campaign of the World Health Organization to reduce smoking worldwide.

Reports on cigarette advertising related to the 2002 World Cup tournament. Ban of tobacco ads inside the stadium by the Federation Internationale de Football Association; Television sponsorship of World Cup programming by tobacco companies in some countries; Anti-tobacco advertising by the World Health Organization at the games.

Reports the launching of an advertisement of Brown & Williamson for its menthol cigarette.

Reports on efforts of Brazilian government officials to reduce smoking in Brazil. Comprehensive ban on cigarette advertising, along with a requirement that manufacturers place a photo of a premature, tube fed baby on packages of cigarettes; The economic importance of tobacco crops to Brazil; Details on Brazilian health minister José Serra and Brazil's National Cancer Institute head Jacob Kligerman, who are promoting the government's campaign against smoking.

Reports that on December 18, 2001, health groups in the United States (U.S.) filed petitions that are urging the U.S. government to prove claims that certain cigarettes are safer than others.

Reports on the failure of the World Health Organization to convince United States and Europe to go with its proposed ban on advertising and on labels touting cigarettes as light or low-tar.

Reports on the advertising campaign designed by Coyne Beahm for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco's Doral cigarettes.

Reports on the financial conditions of small publishing companies. How decreased technology advertising has resulted in some publishers stopping production of certain periodicals; 'Rolling Stone' publisher Wenner Media Inc.'s plans for cost cutting; How litigation from state attorneys against tobacco companies resulted in the loss of most of the 'Rolling Stone's advertising revenue.

Reports on the increase in cigarette advertising in magazines and the drop in advertising spending in the United States in 2000.

Criticizes the move of Utah Desert News for removing a cigarette in a billboard that features counter-cultural icon James Dean in 2001 without alerting the public.

Deals with the ruling given by the United States Supreme Court toward the statute of the state of Massachusetts on limiting cigarette advertising.

Reports that Vector Group Ltd. has raised its funds from Carl Icahn to advertise and promote its nicotine-free cigarettes.

Focuses on the need for cigarette companies in the United States to devise their advertising alternatives following the 1998 agreement with several states which prohibited the selling and marketing of tobacco products to the teenage market.

Reports on a lawsuit filed by California's attorney general against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings Inc. for launching a magazine advertisement that targets teenagers.

Reports on the decision of the United States Supreme Court in January 2001 to hear an appeal by the tobacco industry with regard to cigarette advertising restrictions.

Reports on the agreement of the United States Supreme Court to review a case over Massachusetts state limits on cigarette advertising. Massachusetts rule prohibiting outdoor advertising near schools and playgrounds; Tobacco companies' challenge of the rule.