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Eighth Circuit Clears the Way for Iowa’s Vape Directory Law
Posted by Alli Boughner on Aug 3rd 2026
The legal landscape surrounding state vapor product directories continues to shift.
In a significant decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has lifted the preliminary in…
NACS Calls on Retailers to Oppose Proposed Visa and Mastercard Swipe Fee Settlement
Posted by Alli Boughner on Jul 29th 2026
For more than two decades, retailers have challenged Visa and Mastercard over what many consider anticompetitive credit card swipe fee practices. Now, a proposed legal settlement intended to res…
Mastercard Pauses ENDS Assessments After Industry Pushback: What Retailers Need to Know
Posted by Alli Boughner on Jul 29th 2026
The payment processing landscape for vapor retailers may be shifting once again.
After weeks of concern from retailers, distributors, and convenience store operators, Mastercard has announc…
House Defense Bill Would Allow Military to Study E-Cigarettes and Nicotine Pouches for Smoking Cessation
Posted by Alli Boughner on Jul 28th 2026
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a defense policy bill that could mark a significant shift in how the federal government approaches smoking cessation for active-duty military p…
Federal Court Questions FDA's PMTA Rule in Synthetic Nicotine Pouch Case
Posted by Alli Boughner on Jul 28th 2026
A recent federal court ruling could have significant implications for small manufacturers of synthetic nicotine products navigating the FDA's premarket tobacco application (PMTA) process.
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