FTC Drops Case Against Altria, Juul After Companies Part Ways

Mealey's (July 5, 2023, 1:06 PM EDT) -- WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission on July 3 dismissed its administrative complaint alleging antitrust claims against tobacco company Altria Group Inc. and e-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc. (JLI), writing that “the case no longer serves the public interest” after Altria voluntarily unwound its investment in JLI, but also saying an administrative law judge (ALJ) erred in recommending dismissal of the complaint....