Two-thirds of the U.S. population's retirement savings accounts would be affected, totaling $12 trillion in assets. Four major national settlements with major pharmacy chains CVS and Walgreens, and with opioid manufacturers Teva and Allergan have been announced and are under consideration by the Attorney General's office, with decisions expected by the end of the year. Telephone: 603-271-3658, https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/about-dhhs/advisory-organizations/nh-opioid-abatement-trust-fund-advisory-commission. Media outlets and the ACLU sued to get access to the list in 2018, and a new state law requires the attorney general office to gradually release the list. Any unsolicited text message, phone call or email that claims you have won or are entitled to money or a prize should be considered to be a scam. "This action is all about protecting the hard-earned retirement savings of Granite Staters and of Americans all across the country. michael.s.garrity@doj.nh.gov | (603) 931-9375. The new rule, "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights," will take effect on January 30, 2023. "Addressing this opioid crisis head on means leaving no stone unturned in redesigning systems from the ground up," said Governor Chris Sununu. Federal law has long required fiduciaries to place their clients' financial interests at the forefront, and that is something that should not change.". and the New Hampshire Attorney General's Office has been briefed. Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. 03/26/2020: New Hampshire Attorney General's Charitable Trusts Unit Issues Scam Alert as a result of the COVID-19 Outbreak; Press Briefing on the Fatal Shooting Incident that Occurred on April 9 Press Releases - New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services Read the full press release athttps://www.doj.nh.gov/news/2023/20230217-hayes-medicaid-fraud.htm, 2023 State of New Hampshire All rights reserved, An official NEW HAMPSHIRE government website, Communication Access & Language Assistance, Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Substance Misuse, Resources for DHHS Providers, Small Business & Nonprofits, https://www.doj.nh.gov/news/2023/20230217-hayes-medicaid-fraud.htm, NH AG NEWS RELEASE: Stacey Hayes Arrested for Medicaid Fraud. Concord, NH --Attorney General Gordon J. MacDonald and Department of Employment Security Commissioner George Copadis announce that Allison Roy of Milton Mills, New Hampshire, was indicted on December 19, 2019, in Strafford County Superior Court, on one count of unemployment compensation fraud, a class A felony.The charges and allegations set forth in the indictment are merely accusations, and . Specifically, Mr. Gagnon was indicted for purposely causing Robert Prest's death by striking him multiple times in the head and, in an alternative count, for knowingly causing his death while attempting to commit a robbery using a deadly weapon--a hatchet. The New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles does not send unsolicited text messages to consumers. Do not click on a link contained in a text message from someone you do not know. The settlement with Walmart includes court-ordered requirements to tightly monitor, report, and share data about suspicious activity related to opioid prescriptions as a stopgap against so-called pill-mill doctors, as well as to prevent patients from seeking multiple prescriptions for opioids. Eric S. Monty, Attorney It will also require significant improvements in how Walmart's pharmacies handle opioids, including complying with robust new oversight measures to prevent fraudulent prescriptions and flag suspicious prescriptions. Concord NH - Attorney General John M. Formella and Director Elizabeth A. Bielecki announce that the New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has received multiple reports of scammers contacting New Hampshire consumers by text message, impersonating DMV employees. The case involves one specific public-records request the ACLU of New Hampshire's pursuit of materials about a state trooper, Haden Wilber, who was fired in 2021. The Unit also investigates and prosecutes cases of abuse or neglect of residents in health care facilities and board and care facilities and of Medicaid beneficiaries in noninstitutional or other settings. The assault took place at the Northern New Hampshire Correctional Facility in Berlin on Monday morning, the state Department of Corrections said in a news release. Financial Analyst/Investigator Timothy E. Brackett and Investigator Eric W. Shirley, also of the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, investigated the matter based on a referral from Regency Home Health and the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services' Program Integrity Unit. For Immediate Release Attorney General Formella offers the following advice to avoid falling victim to text message scams: Consumers that have questions about a text message they receive that appears to be from the DMV should call (603) 271-4000. It also encourages Congress to consider shifting the authority for federal investigations of airline patron complaints from the US DOT to an agency more primarily focused on consumer protection, such as the U.S. Department of Justice or the Federal Trade Commission. The agreement will provide New Hampshire with $15.5 million over the next year to fund treatment and recovery services to people struggling with opioid use disorder. Finally, Mr. Gagnon was indicted on three counts of theft by unauthorized taking for knowingly obtaining or exercising control over three items: a Jeep SUV owned by Brian LaCroix of Peterborough; a firearm owned by Mr. Prest; and Mr. Prest's BMW sedan. NEWS RELEASE Contact: Public Information Office Phone: (603) 892-4478 105 Pleasant Street Email: pio@doc.nh.gov . Press Releases Press Releases 2021 March 8, 2021 - Drug Arrest on Jewett St January 30, 2021 - Reported Gunshots 2020 October 9, 2020 - Belknap Mill Vandalism August 13, 2020 - Drug Arrest July 25, 2020 - Accident Rollercoaster Rd Fatal 2019 December 5, 2019 - Laconia Bypass Accident November 22, 2019 - Missing Person - Perez The rule would allow 401(k) managers to direct their clients' money to ESG (Environmental Social Governance) investments and runs contrary to the laws outlined in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). A "watershed" moment for New Hampshire The release of these names completes a two-stage process for disclosure as required by legislation passed in 2021. For Immediate Release Michael S. Garrity, Director of Communications Benjamin.J.Agati@doj.nh.gov | (603) 419-0124 Attorney General Formella Announces Settlement with Walmart over Opioid Visit nh.gov for a list of free .pdf readers for a variety of operating systems. New Hampshire filed complaints against the major national opioid distributors (McKesson Corp, Cardinal Health, and Amerisource Bergen). Posted: January 13, 2022 Announcements Gagnon Indicted for Shooting in Brookline and Murder in Lyndeborough NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL. O'Neil, who represents clients in a wide variety of litigation matters, previously worked at the New Hampshire attorney general's office for nearly nine years, most recently as a senior assistant attorney general. Around 9:52 p.m. on New Year's Day, Gilford police officers responded to Varney Point Road for a 911 call about a resident armed with a knife, the New Hampshire attorney general's office said . Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that Kayla MacArthur, age 29, of Berlin, New Hampshire, pleaded guilty in the 6th Circuit Court - District Division - Concord on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, to Theft by Unauthorized Taking, a class A misdemeanor. The findings will be released regarding a fatal shooting incident that took place on April 9, 2022, in Derry, New Hampshire. Strict laws placed in ERISA are intended to protect retirement savings from unnecessary risk. On February 16, 2023, the Hillsborough County Grand Jury - Southern District returned indictments charging Mr. Gagnon with one count of attempted murder for shooting Carlos Quintong with a firearm with a purpose that the crime of murder be committed. For Immediate Release Kate Giaquinto, Director of Communications , Duplicate Driver License or Non Driver ID, Apply For Your First Drivers License/Non Driver ID, FAQs Driver Licenses/Non Driver IDs/CDL, Duplicate Drivers License or Non-Driver ID Application (DSMV 637), Duplicate Certificate of Title Application (TDMV 18), Real ID: Required Documents for Application (DSMV 634A), Consumer Alert - Attorney General and Division of Motor Vehicles Warn About Reports of Scams Related to New Hampshire DMV. James T. Boffetti, Deputy Attorney General U.S. Michael S. Garrity, Director of Communications The New Hampshire Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a right-to-know case that could have major implications for police transparency in the state. Press Releases . News Releases | NH Department of Justice - Attorney General of New New Hampshire Attorney General Fights to Protect Airline Customers Press Release For Immediate Release Contact Communications Director 6032712121 | Sununu.Press@nh.gov State of New Hampshire v. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Concord, NH Today, the State of New Hampshire filed a lawsuit in the United States Supreme Court over Massachusetts' unconstitutional tax grab. Personal Care Assistant Pleads Guilty to Theft by Unauthorized Taking Thomas T. Worboys, Senior Assistant Attorney General This adds to the important progress we have already achieved through our settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors and our efforts are far from over. Mr. Gagnon will be arraigned on these charges at a time and date to be determined in the Hillsborough County Superior Court Southern District. The first group of 80 names was made . State of New Hampshire v. Logan Clegg, 217-2022-CR-01226. michael.s.garrity@doj.nh.gov | (603) 931-9375 Attorneys general reached a $450 million pre-bankruptcy settlement in that case and the New Hampshire Attorney General's Office is participating in the on-going bankruptcy process. Thomas.T.Worboys@doj.nh.gov | (603) 271-1181 Call us in Boston (617) 727-2200 Call us in New Bedford (508) 990-9700 Call us in Springfield (413) 784-1240 Call us in Worcester (508) 792-7600 Online Visit nh.gov for a list of free .pdf readers for a variety of operating systems. Press Release - Endorsement: Marine Combat Veteran & Former NH Feb 27, 2023. . Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Multistate Coalition in Support of Medication Abortion at CVS, Walgreens Stores. It is anticipated that the briefing will last about half an hour. Press Releases | New York State Attorney General Concord, NH Attorney General John M. Formella today announces that he has agreed to join a national settlement with Walmart to resolve allegations that the company contributed to the opioid addiction crisis by failing to appropriately oversee the dispensing of opioids at its stores. They also make it harder for beneficiaries to police such conduct". MacArthur was sentenced to serve ninety days in the Merrimack County House of Corrections, fully suspended for one year on the condition that she pay a $1,300 fine, pay $1,300 in restitution to the State of New Hampshire, and serve 100 hours of community service. I thank Attorney General Formella and the team at the New Hampshire Department of Justice for their continued work to improve distributor practices and ensure financial accountability for their actions. Attorney General Bonta Establishes First-Ever Post-Conviction Justice Unit within the California Department of Justice. Asset managers should not have an automatic green light to just start directing trillions of U.S. retirement dollars into ESG investments without their clients' directing them to, and that's exactly what they'll get starting next week if we don't stop this," said Attorney General Formella. Press Releases | Laconia, NH Press Releases | NH COVID-19 Response The letter urges Congress to pass legislation that would authorize state attorneys general to enforce both state and federal consumer protection laws governing the airline industry. michael.s.garrity@doj.nh.gov | (603) 931-9375. We are committed to bringing much needed funding to fight the opioid crisis in New Hampshire.". The charges and allegations against Mr. Gagnon are merely accusations, and he is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. 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