Is Big Tobacco on the Verge of an E-Cigarette Takeover?

E-cigarettes are tobacco products, just like their light-and-puff counterpart. At least that's what a French court determined in a recent ruling that requires anyone who sells e-cigarettes must also have a license to sell tobacco products, such as regular cigarettes and cigars.

However, unlike traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes don't contain tobacco. They emit a vapor that comes from a tube of steamed, nicotine-infused "juice," providing the user with the feeling of smoking. Nevertheless, the French ruling comes at a time when the United States is considering similar legislation that would equate the two Read more...