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• Statement from Attorney General Jepsen on Second Circuit Ruling in Shew v. Malloy

  “This decision is deeply gratifying, particularly in light of the terrible events that gave rise to the laws challenged in this case. At a time when many Americans have abandoned hope of government’s ability to address gun violence in our schools and on our streets, Connecticut’s laws – and today’s decision – demonstrate that willing states can enact meaningful reform to improve public safety without violating the Second Amendment."

• AG Jepsen Applauds Supreme Court Decision on Obergefell v. Hodges

  Attorney General George Jepsen today issued the following statement on today’s Supreme Court decision regarding Obergefell v. Hodges: "I am delighted by the Supreme Court's ruling upholding a nationwide, constitutional right to marriage equality. I applaud the Court for guaranteeing equality for same sex couples previously denied the right to marry. This decision is also an important vindication for couples in Connecticut whose marriages were previously denied recognition and respect in all states. Indeed, every American benefits by today's reaffirmation and extension of our national commitment to equality and human dignity – principles at the very heart of our constitutional system of government."

• State Reaches Settlement with Second Defendant in Alleged Fraudulent Medicaid Billing Lawsuit

  The state has reached a settlement with a Stamford dentist and 13 of his practices and management companies resolving fraud allegations and civil claims stemming from an illegal Medicaid billing scheme, Attorney General George Jepsen said today.

• Statement from AG Jepsen on Final Passage of Data Breach Notification and Consumer Protection Legislation

  "My office will continue to aggressively investigate these breaches and, where appropriate, take action when we feel that notification has not been reasonable or protections offered to consumers are not adequate."

• Attorney General Statement On AIG Subpoenas

• AG Jepsen: Connecticut Joins $71M Multistate Settlement with AMGEN Resolving Deceptive Marketing Allegations

  Attorney General George Jepsen today announced that Connecticut has joined with 47 other states and the District of Columbia in a $71 million settlement with biopharmaceutical company AMGEN, Inc. to resolve allegations that the company unlawfully promoted two biologic medications, Aranesp and Enbrel.

• Attorney General Statement On Southington Landfill Settlements

• Statement from Attorney General Jepsen on PURA Draft Decision Approving United Illuminating Acquisition

  "I am particularly gratified that this approval paves the way for expediting remediation of the polluted English Station site in New Haven under a consent order negotiated by my office, working with Governor Malloy and the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection."

• Attorney General Submits Settlement Providing $1 Million For F&S Oil Customers

• Attorney General Urges Consumers To Swiftly Redeem Circuit City Gift Cards, Return Unwanted Items

• Attorney General Urges Consumers To Shun H1N1 Flu Scams

• Attorney General Announces Latest Victory Upholding Denial Of Schaghticoke Appeal For Recognition

• Attorney General Welcomes U.S. Senate Commerce Committee’s Warning On Bogus Membership Clubs

• Attorney General Applauds DPUC Approval Of 5.2 Percent Rate Decrease, Vows To Fight CL&P Rate Request

• Attorney General Announces Landmark $1.3 Million Reinsurance Price Fixing Settlement With The Hartford