Philip Morris and BAT resolve all disputes over vapes and heated tobacco devices
The tobacco firms’ global settlement ends all litigation over their cigarette alternatives | Agreement is ‘non-monetary’ and may see ITC ban on Philip Morris products rescinded.
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