PCA Lays Off Two Staff Members
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA), the premium cigar industry’s most prominent trade group, has laid off two staff members. Christine Morgan—the association’s membership and industry…
PCA Promotes Joshua Habursky, Announces Glynn Loope as Advisor
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has announced its new leadership structure to government lobbying. Joshua Habursky has been promoted from director of federal affairs to…
Court Vacates FDA’s Cigar Warning Label Requirement
The U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia has vacated FDA’s warning label requirements for cigars and pipe tobacco. If that sounds familiar, it’s…
Cigar Industry, FDA Due Back in D.C. Court Tomorrow
The cigar industry and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration will meet in virtual federal court tomorrow afternoon to discuss FDA’s plans to defer premium…
Premium Cigar Association Launches “Exclusively for PCA” Initiative
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has announced a new program called Exclusively for PCA aimed at trying to generate revenue for the trade organization. In a…
Cigar Industry, FDA Meet in Court Ahead of September Substantial Equivalence Deadline
Attorneys for the cigar industry and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) were back in federal court to present arguments about whether part or…
PCA Modifies Furlough, Two Staff Members to Remain Active
Today was set to be the first day of a staff-wide furlough at the Premium Cigar Association (PCA), but that will not be the case…
Six Thoughts: Appeals Court Strikes Down All FDA Cigar & Pipe Warning Labels
Earlier today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) could not require…
District Court Strikes Down FDA Warning Labels for All Cigars & Pipes
In a move that could end up being a mixed bag for premium cigar smokers, a federal appeals court has ruled that the U.S. Food…
Premium Cigar Association Furloughs Staff, Ends Lobbying Contracts Amid Financial Shortfall
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has informed its staff that they will be furloughed as the organization navigates through its new financial situation. “The PCA…
PCA 2021 Convention & Trade Show: July 10-13, 2021
The 2021 PCA Convention & Trade Show will take place July 10-13, 2021 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas. In an email sent…
