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Ludlow Doctor Charged with Illegally Prescribing Opioid to At-Risk Patients

12/01/2015 Office of the Attorney General

Doctor was Allegedly Prescribing Powerful Painkillers to Patients with Documented Substance Abuse Issues; Fraudulently Billed MassHealth

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Ahead of "Giving Tuesday," AG Healey Releases Report on Charitable Donations in 2014

11/30/2015 Office of the Attorney General

Report Finds Increase in Proceeds Going to Charity; AG Cautions Best Way to Support Causes is Direct Donations to Charitable Organizations

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AG Healey Taps Judge Lloyd Macdonald, Former Assistant US Attorney, Former Assistant District Attorney for Gaming Commissioner Post

11/30/2015 Office of the Attorney General

Citing his extensive experience in law enforcement as a criminal prosecutor and his time on the bench as a Superior Court judge, Attorney General Maura Healey today appointed Judge Lloyd Macdonald to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission.

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AG's Office, Department of Public Health Announce Process for First Responders to Purchase Discount Naloxone

11/25/2015 Office of the Attorney General

Municipal Naloxone Bulk Purchasing Fund to Sell Generic Version of Life-Saving Drug Narcan for $20 per Unit; Teleflex Incorporated to Donate Atomization Devices

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AG Healey Takes Action Against Unlawful Student Debt Relief Companies, Announces New Initiative to Help Students and Families Navigate Loan Repayment

11/24/2015 Office of the Attorney General

Latest Phase in AG’s Efforts to Address Abuses In Student Lending Industry; Settlements to Provide $96,000 to Eligible Students, Bans Companies from Operating in Massachusetts

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Insurance Company to Refund Massachusetts Homeowners for Improperly Charged Force-Placed Premiums

11/23/2015 Office of the Attorney General

Insurer to be Audited by the Attorney General’s Office and Will Make Payment to Commonwealth

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AG Healey's Statement on Fentanyl Legislation

11/18/2015 Office of the Attorney General

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AG Study: Increased Gas Capacity Not Needed to Meet State's Electric Reliability Needs

11/18/2015 Office of the Attorney General

Study Finds No Regional Electric Reliability Issues Through 2030; Cheaper, Cleaner Alternatives to New Gas Pipeline to Meet Worst Case Power Scenarios

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AG's Office Hosting Training Series for Consumers on Winter rights, Retail Rights, Identity Theft, Lemon Laws

11/17/2015 Office of the Attorney General

New Consumer Trainings Focus on Preparing Consumers for the Winter and Holiday Season, Tax Season and Buying a Car

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AG Healey Urges Feds to Use Money from National For-Profit College Settlement to Pay Down Student Debt

11/16/2015 Office of the Attorney General

Education Management Corp. – Operator of New England Institute of Art – Settles Allegations of Federal and State False Claims Act Violations

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Two Local Doctors to Pay More Than $445,000 Over Allegations of Illegally Charging Patients for Suboxone Treatment

11/12/2015 Office of the Attorney General

Settlements are Part of AG’s Fight Against Opiate Addiction