By Ira Teinowitz
Comcast’s $30 billion bid for NBC Universal is drawing the attention of more than half a dozen states -- though so far most of their attention is aimed at examining the deal, rather than filing objections.
Spokesmen for several attorneys general Friday confirmed they have been scrutinizing information about the deal’s impact and that states have been sharing the information among themselves.
“It’s routine that any time there is a potential of anti-trust, we review proposed mergers,” Tony Green, a spokesman for Oregon Attorney General John Kroger, tol...
Comcast’s $30 billion bid for NBC Universal is drawing the attention of more than half a dozen states -- though so far most of their attention is aimed at examining the deal, rather than filing objections.
Spokesmen for several attorneys general Friday confirmed they have been scrutinizing information about the deal’s impact and that states have been sharing the information among themselves.
“It’s routine that any time there is a potential of anti-trust, we review proposed mergers,” Tony Green, a spokesman for Oregon Attorney General John Kroger, tol...
- 4/2/2010
- by Lew Harris
- The Wrap
In one of their first moves since gaining control over the tobacco industry, the Fda has banned the sale of flavored cigarettes. The ban went into effect yesterday after the agency announced that any company selling cigarettes containing additive flavors, such as strawberry and vanilla (menthol cigarettes are exempt from the ban for now), would be subject to "Fda enforcement actions."
As the traditional tobacco industry becomes more restricted, some have suggested electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, could help fill in the gap. E-cigarettes, which contain nicotine but produce vapor instead of smoke, debuted in China about five years ago. They use lithium batteries to heat up liquid nicotine solutions and have become increasingly popular in the U.S. over the past year. But e-cigarette manufacturers have also come under scrutiny for targeting children with apple, cherry, and other kid-friendly flavors.
In July, Oregon attorney general John Kroger brought a lawsuit against a Florida-based e-cigarette company,...
As the traditional tobacco industry becomes more restricted, some have suggested electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, could help fill in the gap. E-cigarettes, which contain nicotine but produce vapor instead of smoke, debuted in China about five years ago. They use lithium batteries to heat up liquid nicotine solutions and have become increasingly popular in the U.S. over the past year. But e-cigarette manufacturers have also come under scrutiny for targeting children with apple, cherry, and other kid-friendly flavors.
In July, Oregon attorney general John Kroger brought a lawsuit against a Florida-based e-cigarette company,...
- 9/23/2009
- by Erica Westly
- Fast Company
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