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Massachusetts to receive $19.8 million as part of multi-state settlements with Abbott Laboratories
Massachusetts will get $19.8 million as part of a pair of multi-state settlements with Illinois drug company Abbott Laboratories, which agreed to pay a total of... (May 07, 2012)

CDC identifies source of Salmonella outbreak in sushi
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finally identified the source of a Salmonella outbreak that sickened 200 people nationwide, including 24... (April 26, 2012)

Lawyers group launches website for legal questions
The Massachusetts Bar Association's Lawyer Referral Service has started a new website to provide basic answers to common legal questions and connect people who... (March 18, 2012)

All the costs of buying and selling
In response to reader comments,Bill Kuhlman, CRS, who is the broker/owner of Kuhlman Residential writes about how much more (or less) someone sold their house... (March 08, 2012)

Republican candidates on the issues
Here's where the 2012 Republican presidential candidates stand on a selection of issues. They are former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, Texas Rep. Ron Paul, former... (February 24, 2012)

More competition no guarantee of consumer protection
"There is ample evidence to suggest that many Massachusetts drivers would have enjoyed greater discounts under the old, regulated system than they have so far... (January 04, 2010)

For Warren, seeds of activism forged on the plains of Oklahoma
The seeds of that worry, that fear of not having enough, were planted on the Oklahoma plains. Money, to Warren, has always been about much more than dollar... (February 11, 2012)

Boston seeks to curb consumer scams that target elderly
The city launched a new education campaign Wednesday aimed at providing Boston seniors with information to protect themselves against consumer fraud, as well as... (August 24, 2011)

Most frequent Mass. consumer gripes to be revealed
What were the biggest gripes Massachusetts consumers had last year? Consumers will find out Tuesday when several state and federal agencies gather to disclose... (March 11, 2012)

New watchdog agency reviewing payday lending
The Obama administration's new consumer protection agency is holding its first hearing in Alabama on payday lending, an industry that brings in some $7 billion a... (January 19, 2012)

New Eastern Bank checking account targets consumers who hate ATM fees
Eastern Bank said Wednesday that it is launching a new checking account that is designed to help customers more easily avoid ATM fees. The new account is called... (March 14, 2012)

Republican candidates on the issues
Here's where the 2012 Republican presidential candidates stand on a selection of issues. They are former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, former Utah Gov. John... (January 06, 2012)

Former state senator Cheryl Jacques faces ethics charge; allegedly tried to use clout to reduce brother-in-law’s dental bill
Former state senator Cheryl Jacques tried to use her clout as an administrative judge for the state Department of Industrial Accidents to get a dental office to... (March 12, 2012)

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From Wikipedia

Consumer protection laws designed to ensure fair trade competition and the free flow of truthful information in the marketplace. The laws are designed to prevent businesses that engage in fraud or specified unfair practices from gaining an advantage over competitors and may provide additional protection for the weak and those unable to take care of themselves. Consumer Protection laws are a form of government regulation which aim to protect the rights of consumers. For example, a government may require businesses to disclose detailed information about products—particularly in areas where safety...