“This has essentially devastated the most threatening legal aspect of the claim to the tobacco industry.”
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“We do not believe that the scale of this award will remain intact, and the appeal prospects appear good.”
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“A deal that the tobacco companies will sign into if there is going to be one, will involve structuring a new tax and a regulatory regime that is not really exportable.”
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“He got half of what he asked for. It sets no legal precedent.”
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“I think litigation is not getting any worse in the United Kingdom. In the United Kingdom and in Europe, (liability potential) is infinitesimal compared to the United States.”
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“Marlboro is the equivalent of Coca-Cola,”
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“It gives this tobacco company an icon that no other tobacco company has. Their production facilities are able to use economies of scale, so it is a huge advantage for them.”
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“He didnt have any particular expertise in the industry with all of the legislation and the legal issues surrounding the industry. This was an opportunity to get out at a nice profit.”
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“Kraft Foods has had a poor year.”
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“It will be perceived positively. It will improve their margins.”
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