2013 Press Releases
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9/24/2013
AG Jepsen and 39 Attorneys General Call on FDA to Regulate E-Cigarettes
Attorney General George Jepsen today joined with 39 attorneys general from other states and territories in urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to issue regulations by October 31, 2013, addressing the advertising, ingredients and sale to minors of electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes.
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9/9/2013
Statement on Award of Contract for Special Counsel to University of Connecticut
The Office of the Attorney General today issued the following statement announcing the award of a contract for Special Counsel to the University of Connecticut’s Special Committee.
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11/4/2013
Connecticut Joins $1.2 Billion Settlement with Johnson & Johnson, Janssen Pharmaceuticals
Connecticut has joined with other states and the federal government in a $1.2 billion global settlement with Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., that resolves allegations of unlawful marketing practices in promoting the sale of two antipsychotic drugs, Attorney General George Jepsen, Chief State’s Attorney Kevin T. Kane, and Department of Social Services Commissioner Roderick L. Bremby announced today.
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11/6/2013
AG Jepsen Calls on Federal Regulators to Examine UnitedHealthcare Provider Termination
In a letter sent today, Attorney General George Jepsen has asked federal regulators to “aggressively scrutinize” UnitedHealthcare’s decision to terminate a large number of doctors from its Medicare Advantage Plan network in Connecticut.
- 4/11/2013 Administrative Order Issued for Cleanup of English Station Site in New Haven
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11/7/2013
Statement from Attorney General Jepsen and Consumer Counsel Katz on Opening of PURA Proceeding on NU Outsourcing
"We believe this review is critically important, and we look forward to participating in this proceeding.”
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10/1/2013
Statement from Attorney General Jepsen and Consumer Counsel Katz on NU Staffing, Facilities Announcement
“While not unexpected, the changes NU announced today are very significant and will severely impact those Connecticut families that are ultimately affected by the planned staff reductions."
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12/6/2013
Statement from AG Jepsen on Federal Judge’s Decision in United Healthcare Case
This decision is welcome news for the thousands of United Healthcare Medicare Advantage Plan beneficiaries in Connecticut who would be affected by these terminations. I commend the Fairfield and Hartford County Medical Associations for bringing this action to the court on behalf of their members and their patients."
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12/17/2013
Statement from AG Jepsen on AT&T Wireline Sale to Frontier Communications
“My focus will be on evaluating the effect that this transaction will have on quality of service provided at reasonable rates, as well as the impact on competition, Connecticut’s workforce and the state’s efforts to streamline and improve the use and control of utility poles."
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7/30/2013
State Officials Warn Residents about “Free Medical Alert” Scams
Scammers promising “free” medical alert devices have been contacting residents across the state, and consumers need to be take note and spread the word, Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner William M. Rubenstein and Attorney General George Jepsen advised today.
- 4/8/2013 State Officials Announce Upcoming Mortgage Assistance Event
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9/17/2013
State Files Suit against Former Hartford Charity Director over Allegations of Fund Misuse
The state has filed suit against the former executive director of the now-defunct South Arsenal Neighborhood Development, Inc. over allegations that she misappropriated charitable funds in violation of state law, Attorney General George Jepsen and Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner William M. Rubenstein announced today.
- 12/30/2013 State Files Brief in Support of Physicians in United Healthcare Appeal
- 1/16/2013 “No Excuse for Financial Abuse” : Attorney General Highlights Triad Annual Conference
- 1/31/2013 Multistate Settlement Agreement Reached Over Mortgage Document Execution Practices
