We recently had the opportunity to attend, and present at, the industry portion of the 2024 Federation of Tax Administrators Tobacco Tax Annual Conference in Mobile, Alabama.

Presentations at the conference included topics of interest to state tobacco tax administrators and industry (the agenda is located here). The conference was well attended by both industry members and state and federal agencies responsible for enforcing tobacco and nicotine laws. Our team has attended this conference for several years and it always provides a great opportunity for collaboration between government and industry, and this year was no different.

Agustin Rodriguez and Nicholas Ramos of the Troutman Pepper Tobacco Team will be attending the 2024 Federation of Tax Administration (FTA) Tobacco Section Annual Conference. This in-person event will be held in Mobile, Alabama from August 18-21, 2024, and presents a great opportunity for government and industry members to collaborate

Agustin Rodriguez and Cole White of the Troutman Pepper Cannabis Team will be attending the 2024 CANNRA External Stakeholders Meeting. This in-person event will be held in Minneapolis, MN from June 3-6, 2024, and presents a great opportunity for government and industry members to share perspectives on issues related to

The Food and Drug Law Institute’s 2024 Annual Conference is happening May 15-16, 2024! Agustin Rodriguez of the Troutman Pepper Tobacco + Nicotine team will be participating in a panel discussion on “State Regulation of Nicotine Products: Evaluating Flavor Bans and Registration Lists.” Agustin’s panel will discuss actions being taken

Mark your calendars for the TMA 2024 Annual Meeting and Conference! The Troutman Pepper Tobacco + Nicotine team will be in attendance, with our very own Bryan Haynes participating in a panel discussion, “Taking Stock: Discussions on Legal Challenges and What Comes Next.” Bryan will discuss court actions challenging the

The Troutman Pepper Tobacco + Nicotine Team will attend the Total Product Expo in Las Vegas, January 31 to February 2.  TPE is a business-to-business trade show that brings manufacturers, distributors and retailers together under one roof, providing an opportunity for companies to exhibit their products, connect with buyers, network

Bryan Haynes and Agustin Rodriguez of the Troutman Pepper Tobacco + Nicotine team will attend the Food and Drug Law Institute 2023 Enforcement Conference on Wednesday, December 6 in Washington D.C.

The conference will have two panels discussing hot topics in tobacco and nicotine enforcement and litigation matters.  Bryan Haynes

On August 22, 2023, the Troutman Pepper Tobacco + Nicotine Team attended the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Tobacco Products (“CTP”) virtual listening session on the development of CTP’s strategic plan.  We previously blogged about CTP’s intent to issue a finalized five-year strategic plan by December 2023, including the agency’s five proposed strategic goals. 

Agustin Rodriguez and Nicholas Ramos of the Troutman Pepper Tobacco Team will be attending the 2023 Federation of Tax Administration (FTA) Tobacco Section Annual Conference. This in-person event will be held in Tucson, Arizona from August 20-23, 2023, and presents a great opportunity for government and industry members to collaborate

The Troutman Pepper Tobacco + Nicotine Team will attend a TMA workshop on FDA’s proposed rule on tobacco product manufacturing practices.  Bryan Haynes will participate in a panel discussion of the legal implications of the proposed rule.  The workshop is on Tuesday, June 13 at the Hyatt Regency at Reagan