Judge gives preliminary approval to $255m Juul settlement…

US – general: A US district judge has granted Juul Labs preliminary court approval of a $255m settlement resolving claims by consumers that it deceptively marketed e-cigarettes, Reuters reports. Judge William Orrick said the deal to settle almost 10,000 lawsuits filed by local governments across the US seemed “fair and reasonable.” He must still give final approval to the deal. ...