Cigar News: Mike Copperman Named Executive Director of Cigar Rights of America

Posted on January 4, 2024 by bostonjimmie

The Board of Directors of Cigar Rights of America (CRA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Mike Copperman as the organization’s new executive director. This decision comes after an extensive search and selection process to find a dynamic and experienced leader to guide CRA through its next phase of growth and advocacy. Mike, who Read more about Cigar News: Mike Copperman Named Executive Director of Cigar Rights of America[…]

Cigar News: CRA Files Comment On FDA Proposed Rule Regarding Flavors

Posted on August 3, 2022 by bostonjimmie

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Cigar Rights of America (“CRA”) filed a comment on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) proposal regarding flavored tobacco products. The CRA submission agrees with FDA that the Proposed Rule is inapplicable to premium cigars because premium cigars, by definition, do not have characterizing flavors. However, we remain concerned that certain Read more about Cigar News: CRA Files Comment On FDA Proposed Rule Regarding Flavors[…]

Cigar News: CRA Back In Court Seeking to End Regulation of Premium Cigars

Posted on May 23, 2022 by bostonjimmie

Today, Cigar Rights of America (“CRA”) was back in federal court before Judge Amit P. Mehta reasserting the industry’s challenge to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s (“FDA”) rejection of the Option 2 regulatory framework. This challenge is a final push solely by CRA to give our industry permanent relief from the egregious regulation that Read more about Cigar News: CRA Back In Court Seeking to End Regulation of Premium Cigars[…]

District Court Denies Public Health Groups Motion to Intervene in Lawsuit

Posted on August 18, 2017 by bostonjimmie

BREAKING CIGAR NEWS The Cigar Rights of America (CRA) reports: Today, the District Court for the District Columbia rejected the motion of six public health groups to immediately intervene in the premium cigar industry’s joint lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The six groups, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Cancer Society Read more about District Court Denies Public Health Groups Motion to Intervene in Lawsuit[…]

Cigar Industry Talks about FDA Rules

Posted on July 23, 2017July 23, 2017 by bostonjimmie

During the 2017 IPCPR I took some time with numerous brand owners to talk about their blends and business in general. One of the questions I asked, was how are they handling the FDA regulations on the cigar industry. It is just about a year (August 8, 2016) since the FDA clamped down on our Read more about Cigar Industry Talks about FDA Rules[…]

Agreement Reached on Suspension of FDA Cigar Regulations

Posted on May 1, 2017 by bostonjimmie

BREAKING NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Since July 15, 2016, Cigar Association of America (CAA), Cigar Rights of America (CRA), and the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) have been pursuing litigation in federal court against the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), challenging the FDA’s May 10, Read more about Agreement Reached on Suspension of FDA Cigar Regulations[…]

Cigar Regulation Day of Reckoning – Save The Leaf

Posted on August 8, 2016August 13, 2016 by bostonjimmie

So here it is Monday, August 8, 2016, a day that will live in the hearts and souls of cigar smokers across the United States. A day where the Government stretched the limits of law and finally entered our humidors with cigar regulation. This day is one that many will remember for years to come. Read more about Cigar Regulation Day of Reckoning – Save The Leaf[…]

CRA Delivers An Open Letter To The Presidential Candidates for the United States

Posted on August 5, 2016 by bostonjimmie

August 5, 2016 The Cigar Rights of America (CRA) today, has taken the fight against the FDA to the highest level, by sending an open letter to the top 3 presidential candidates Donald J. Trump, Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Governor Gary Johnson. According to the CRA: CRA has issued an open letter to Donald Read more about CRA Delivers An Open Letter To The Presidential Candidates for the United States[…]

Editorial – A humble Thank You from Stogie Press

Posted on July 15, 2015July 15, 2015 by bostonjimmie

Has it been a year already since the inaugural edition of Stogie Press was released? Looking at my calendar as I finish penning the articles for July and preparing for IPCPR 2015 I realize it is. Well I have to say first and foremost, Thank You, to all our readers whether you have subscribed to Read more about Editorial – A humble Thank You from Stogie Press[…]

Cigar Rights of America 2014 Recap

Posted on February 5, 2015February 5, 2015 by bostonjimmie

A recap of what the Cigar Rights of America did for us last year.If you are not a member, consider joining and protect your rights. Taking on the US Food and Drug Administration CRA tirelessly and actively spread the word about the massive power the FDA could exert over premium cigars and orchestrated an industry-wide effort Read more about Cigar Rights of America 2014 Recap[…]

Say NO to Proposed New Orleans Smoking Ban

Posted on December 2, 2014December 2, 2014 by bostonjimmie

If you want to help fight the ban on smoking in New Orleans the Cigar Rights of America (CRA) site has a handy form you can fill out to voice your concern. Here is the link for those that want to take action: SAY NO to New Orleans You can also sign up to be member Read more about Say NO to Proposed New Orleans Smoking Ban[…]

New Orleans City Councilwoman LaToya Cantrell to Introduce Smoking Ban

Posted on November 25, 2014February 14, 2015 by bostonjimmie

New Orleans the city of fun and partying may introduce a comprehensive smoking ban. This is but just another right being taken away from us. To make matters worse, in 2015, the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers (IPCPR) Association is planning their annual convention in July. This should make for some interesting times in New Orleans. You Read more about New Orleans City Councilwoman LaToya Cantrell to Introduce Smoking Ban[…]