FTC challenges Altria’s investment in JUUL

Ben Remaly

02 April 2020

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Altria agreed to stop competing with rival electronic cigarette manufacturer JUUL in exchange for a 35% stake in the company, the Federal Trade Commission has alleged in a bid to unwind the deal.

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Ben Remaly

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