Ryan Farrick is a freelance writer and small business advertising consultant based out of mid-Michigan. Passionate about international politics and world affairs, he’s an avid traveler with a keen interest in the connections between South Asia and the United States. Ryan studied neuroscience and has spent the last several years working as an operations manager in transportation logistics.




Vape Shops and E-Cigarette Retailers Sue New York, Massachusetts

New York and Massachusetts are facing lawsuits from enraged e-cigarette retailers, who say that statewide vaping bans will put them out of business. They’re seeking separate, state-specific injunctions against the crackdown on flavored vape products. In September, New York became the first state in the U.S. to restrict the sale of flavored e-cigarettes and nicotine