{News and Announcements} |
| Wednesday, May 16, 2012 |
| Attorney General Joins Multistate Settlement With Skechers USA, Over Deceptive Advertising Charges |
| | Attorney General George Jepsen said Connecticut has joined with the Federal Trade Commission, 42 states and the District of Columbia in coordinated settlement agreements with Skechers USA, Inc. over allegations of deceptive advertising for certain athletic shoes. |
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| Thursday, May 10, 2012 |
| Consumers Reminded That Gift Cards Sold In Connecticut Have No Expiration Date |
| | Attorney General George Jepsen and Consumer Protection Commissioner William Rubenstein are reminding consumers that under Connecticut law, pre-paid gift cards and gift certificates sold in the state do not have an expiration date. |
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| Thursday, May 10, 2012 |
| Attorney General Joins National Effort To Keep Smoking Out of Movies Targeted At Youth |
| | Attorney General George Jepsen has joined attorneys general in 37 states and U.S. territories in urging movie studio executives to get smoking out of movies aimed at teenagers and young adults because it is a negative influence that encourages them to smoke. |
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| Monday, May 07, 2012 |
| Connecticut Receiving $6 Million From Abbott Laboratories Settlements Over Marketing of Depakote |
| | Attorney General George Jepsen said Connecticut will receive approximately $6 million from federal and state civil and criminal settlements announced today with Illinois-based Abbott Laboratories over allegations the company promoted sales and use of prescription drug Depakote for uses that were not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as safe and effective. |
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| Tuesday, May 01, 2012 |
| Attorney General Joins “Stop the Texts” Day National Campaign |
| | Attorney General George Jepsen today joined the nationwide “Stop the Texts Day” campaign in a continuing effort to educate young drivers about the dangers of texting while driving. May is National Youth Traffic Safety Month. |
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| Monday, April 30, 2012 |
| Attorney General Congratulates Winner Of Law Day Essay Contest |
| | Attorney General George Jepsen today congratulated Jonathan Tinker, 14, of Hillcrest Middle School in Trumbull for writing his way to first place in the 19th annual Law Day essay contest sponsored by the Office of the Attorney General. |
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| Monday, April 23, 2012 |
| Attorney General Says Groupon Has Changed Voucher Expiration Disclosures to Purchasers |
| | Attorney General George Jepsen announced today that Groupon, Inc., has improved the consumer disclosure information on discount vouchers sold nationwide after his office raised concerns about the expiration of discount deals. |
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