Republic Brands Files Lawsuits Against Counterfeiters

GLENVIEW, Ill., Oct. 8, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Republic Brands, the world's leading rolling paper company, has intensified its efforts to combat counterfeit products. The company has filed five new lawsuits in New York and New Jersey against distributors and retailers alleged to have sold counterfeit e-z wider papers. These legal actions come as part of Republic Brands' ongoing commitment to protecting consumers and preserving the integrity of its brands.

According to the press release, Republic Brands has also cooperated with the New Jersey State Police in their investigation of Sunrise Wholesalers. As a result, thousands of counterfeit booklets were seized, and a criminal counterfeiting charge was filed against one of the company's operators. The lawsuits target national convenience store operators Atlantis Management Group LLC and Atlantis Fresh Market LLC, as well as wholesale suppliers Kings Cash and Carry Inc., Omega Wholesale Inc., Yemen City Plus Corp. d/b/a Yemen City Plus Wholesale Cash and Carry, and United Candy and Tobacco Co. Inc. Certain lawsuits also name individuals believed to have directed, participated in, benefited from, or facilitated the counterfeiting activities as defendants.

Republic Brands' CEO, Don Levin, emphasized the company's stance against counterfeiters.

Over the past few years, Republic Brands has filed numerous lawsuits to stop the sale of counterfeit products, participated in civil and criminal seizures, and obtained million-dollar judgments against multiple counterfeit sellers. The company will continue its relentless pursuit to protect the public and its iconic family of brands, including OCB®, JOB®, e-z wider, DRUM®, Premier®, Gambler®, and TOP® brands.

Republic Brands operates a wide-reaching distribution network across 120 countries, with a 200-year-old cultural legacy. The family-owned company brings consumers the best experience from plant to puff by combining old-world artisan quality with modern sensibilities. With its seven manufacturing facilities across North America and Europe, Republic Brands is a leader in the industry.

Republic Brands is represented by Maia Woodhouse of the law firm Adams & Reese in its ongoing efforts to combat counterfeit products. Adams & Reese, founded in 1951, is a multidisciplinary, national law firm with over 350 attorneys and government relations advisors strategically located in 20 major cities throughout the southern and western United States. The firm serves multinational corporations, regional businesses, governmental entities, institutions, and individuals in matters spanning more than 50 practice areas, including corporate transactions, financial services, litigation, government relations, and regulatory compliance.