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The Marlboro Man In Asia: U.S. Tobacco And Human Rights, Jonathan Wike
The Marlboro Man In Asia: U.S. Tobacco And Human Rights, Jonathan Wike
Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law
In recent years, U.S. tobacco manufacturers have responded to declining domestic consumption by aggressively promoting their products in Asia and other foreign markets. Their efforts have resulted in increased tobacco use and increased health risks in Asia. This Note discusses the legal implications of U.S. tobacco marketing in Asia, particularly the disadvantages faced by Asians who might wish to challenge U.S. tobacco manufacturers in court. The author first describes tobacco promotion In Asia and the limited potential for recovery against U.S. tobacco companies by Asian plaintiffs in their domestic courts. The Note then contrasts the limitations Asian plaintiffs face in …