The case revolved around a suit that the province of British Columbia has launched against major tobacco companies. (canadianlawyermag.com)
The Los Angeles Times concluded it was akin to the Liggett Group's acknowledgment earlier that year that smoking caused cancer and heart disease, the first major tobacco company to do so (Gerstenzang 1997). (link.springer.com)
Also interesting are Robertson's comments about major tobacco companies getting ready to jump into the market (presumably through acquisitions) if and when recreational pot becomes legal. (slaw.ca)