Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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Recent News About Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
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Attorney pleads guilty to embezzlement charges; sentenced with conditions
BOSTON — The Attorney General’s Office has announced that Andrew Piltser Cowan, aged 42, from Somerville, entered a guilty plea in Suffolk Superior Court for three counts of fiduciary embezzlement. -
SaVida Health settles false billing allegations with $2 million payment
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has announced a $2 million settlement with SaVida Health, P.C., a physician group focused on behavioral health and substance use treatment services in Western Massachusetts. -
Massachusetts authorities dismantle major car theft ring involving $2.6 million worth of vehicles
A significant operation led by the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, in collaboration with the Massachusetts State Police and Brockton Police Department, resulted in the arrest and arraignment of 12 individuals linked to a high-end car... -
Boston dental manager faces new fraud charges related to prescriptions and credit cards
The Attorney General's Office (AGO) has announced new charges against Fritz Gabriel, the manager of Forest Hills Dental in Boston. -
Massachusetts pharmacies settle false billing allegations with over $500K payment
The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office has finalized settlements with two independent pharmacies, Granby Pharmacy and Galaxy Pharmacy, over allegations of false claims submitted to MassHealth. -
Coalition urges FCC to enhance customer service standards across communication services
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has aligned with a group of 15 attorneys general, urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to implement rules that would enhance customer service experiences for users of internet,... -
West Springfield man pleads guilty to defrauding retirement board
The Attorney General's Office has announced that Robert Dombek, a 53-year-old resident of West Springfield, has pleaded guilty to charges of perjury and larceny over $1,200. -
East Boston firm sued over alleged improper asbestos removal
The Attorney General's Office has initiated legal proceedings against MetroWest Environmental Services, a company based in East Boston. -
AG Campbell advises caution in charitable donations during holiday season
In Boston, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has issued guidance for residents planning to donate to charitable organizations during "Giving Tuesday" and the holiday season. -
Attorney General Campbell calls on FCC for cellphone provider choice rule
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt a rule that would allow consumers to switch mobile service providers while retaining their existing mobile phones. -
Attorney General secures convictions against New Bedford man for larceny and intimidation
The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office has announced the conviction of a New Bedford man on multiple charges related to larceny and witness intimidation. -
Three Plymouth women face charges in fatal elder neglect case
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz have announced the indictment and arraignment of three women from Plymouth in connection with a fatal elder neglect case. -
Coalition proposes remedies against Google's alleged unlawful internet search monopoly
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, alongside a coalition of 38 attorneys general and the Justice Department, has proposed a set of remedies to address Google's monopoly over internet search engines. -
Coalition urges Congress to pass Kids Online Safety Act
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has joined a coalition of 31 other states urging Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) before the year ends. -
Massachusetts AG releases report addressing healthcare affordability challenges
A report released by Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell highlights the challenges faced by households with commercial health insurance in affording health care. -
AG Campbell addresses Trump's election victory with focus on protecting rights
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has released a statement following the 2024 Presidential Election results. -
Massachusetts passes comprehensive gun control bill
Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued a statement on July 19, 2024, regarding the passage of a significant gun control bill in Massachusetts. "As our country faces a culture of pervasive gun violence, Massachusetts is taking enormous strides to protect public health and safety," said Campbell. -
Massachusetts AG joins coalition backing HUD's discriminatory effects rule
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief urging a federal court to reject a challenge to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Discriminatory Effects Rule. Under the Fair Housing Act, the rule holds insurers and other parties liable for housing practices that may appear neutral but are discriminatory or have a “disparate impact” on certain populations. The rule is being challenged by the homeowners insurance industry. -
Massachusetts AG warns consumers after February cyberattack on Change Healthcare
Boston — The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) announced today that it is taking action to inform consumers who may have had their personal information breached in Change Healthcare’s unprecedented cyberattack this past February. Change Healthcare is owned by UnitedHealth Group, the nation’s largest health insurer. -
Massachusetts hospitals report $1.2 billion in community benefits for fiscal year 2023
BOSTON — The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) announced today that in fiscal year 2023, Massachusetts hospitals and Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) contributed $1.2 billion in total Community Benefits expenditures, according to reports submitted by the hospitals and HMOs and published by the AGO.