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Saturday, November 2, 2024

Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum

Recent News About Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum

  • Oregon Attorney General reminds residents of voter registration deadline today

    By Legal Newsline |
    Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has issued a reminder to Oregonians that the deadline to register for the upcoming general election on November 5 is tonight, October 15, at 11:59 pm. Residents uncertain about their registration status can verify it through the Secretary of State’s website.

  • AGs challenge FDA's mifepristone restrictions in federal court

    By Legal Newsline |
    Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum is advocating for the removal of restrictions imposed by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) on mifepristone, a medication used for abortions. The call to action was directed at a federal judge in Spokane, Washington. AG Rosenblum, alongside Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson, is leading an 18-state coalition challenging the FDA's regulations in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington.

  • Marriott agrees to $52M settlement over Starwood data breach

    By Legal Newsline |
    Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced a settlement involving Marriott International, Inc. regarding a significant data breach affecting its Starwood system databases. The breach, which spanned four years, led to the exposure of 131.5 million guest records in the United States. The Federal Trade Commission coordinated with 50 states on this settlement, resulting in Marriott agreeing to pay $52 million and enhance its data security practices.

  • Oregon joins states suing TikTok over alleged harm to youth

    By Legal Newsline |
    Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has announced that the state is joining a coalition of 14 other state attorneys general in taking legal action against TikTok. The enforcement actions, which will be filed separately, allege that TikTok has violated consumer protection laws by exploiting and harming young users while misleading the public about the platform's dangers.

  • Attorneys general push for surgeon general warnings on social media

    By Legal Newsline |
    In a letter sent to Congress, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum, President of the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG), along with a bipartisan coalition of 42 state attorneys general, urged lawmakers to pass legislation requiring U.S. surgeon general warnings on all algorithm-driven social media platforms. This call comes amid increasing scrutiny of social media companies for their impact on young people's mental health.

  • Oregon DOJ to sign agreement with City of Portland ahead of Welcoming Week

    By Legal Newsline |
    The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) and the City of Portland Office of Community & Civic Life are set to sign an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) on Tuesday, September 10, at 12:30 p.m. The signing will take place at the Oregon DOJ Portland Building in the Tilikum Conference Room.

  • National Association of Attorneys General to hold summit on youth issues in Portland

    By Legal Newsline |
    The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) will convene its 2024 Presidential Initiative Summit in Portland, Oregon. The summit, titled “America’s Youth: AGs Looking Out for the Next Generation,” is scheduled to take place on September 5-6, 2024, at The Nines Hotel.

  • Oregon's ghost gun ban takes effect on September 1

    By Legal Newsline |
    The Oregon Department of Justice is reminding residents that the state’s new ban on "ghost guns" will take effect on September 1. Ghost guns, which lack serial numbers and are often assembled from separately purchased parts, pose significant risks to public safety.

  • Oregon joins federal lawsuit alleging price-fixing cartel by RealPage

    By Legal Newsline |
    Today, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum joined the US Department of Justice (USDOJ) in an antitrust enforcement action against RealPage Inc., filed in US District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina.

  • Oregon DOJ reaches plea deal with nurse for elder abuse

    By Legal Newsline |
    The Oregon Department of Justice announced today that Phyllis Dodds, a Registered Nurse employed at Pacifica Senior Living in Klamath Falls, Oregon, has pleaded guilty to felony Criminal Mistreatment in the First Degree. As part of the plea agreement, Dodds will surrender her Oregon RN license, serve three years of supervised probation, perform 150 hours of community service, and is prohibited from working as a paid caregiver.

  • Attorney General Rosenblum comments on landmark Google antitrust decision

    By Legal Newsline |
    Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum issued a statement on August 5, 2024, regarding a significant antitrust ruling against Google. "I welcome the ruling today by Judge Mehta, of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, who, in his 277-page opinion, found: 'Google is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly.'"

  • Attorneys General urge FEMA recognition for extreme heat, wildfire smoke as major disasters

    By Legal Newsline |
    Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has joined a coalition of 10 attorneys general in petitioning the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to initiate rulemaking that would update its regulations. The proposed changes aim to recognize extreme heat and wildfire smoke events as eligible for major disaster declarations under the Stafford Act. Additionally, the petition seeks clarification that wildfire smoke events qualify for Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) funding.

  • Oregon DOJ finds no criminal charges warranted in Singh-DPO donation probe

    By Legal Newsline |
    The Oregon Department of Justice Criminal Justice Division (CJD) has concluded its investigation into a $500,000 contribution made by Mr. Nishad Singh to the Democratic Party of Oregon (DPO), initially reported under the name "Prime Trust." The CJD found insufficient evidence to support criminal charges, determining that the state would be unable to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Singh or any other individual committed a crime.

  • Oregon enacts comprehensive consumer privacy law

    By Legal Newsline |
    As of July 1, Oregonians have gained a new set of consumer privacy rights and protections under the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA). The law, signed in July 2023, was developed by the Attorney General’s Consumer Privacy Task Force over four years. This group comprised over 150 experts and stakeholders who consulted with business and civic leaders to study best practices from other states.

  • Supreme Court sends Idaho v. United States back to lower courts

    By Legal Newsline |
    Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum issued a statement on June 27, 2024, regarding the Supreme Court's opinion in Idaho v. United States.

  • Supreme Court rejects Purdue Pharma's reorganization plan

    By Legal Newsline |
    The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected the reorganization plan for Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, which would have released members of the Sackler family from any future liability for claims against them. In a 5-4 vote, the Court ruled that, as part of a bankruptcy reorganization, the law does not allow the bankruptcy court to "discharge claims against a nondebtor without the consent of affected claimants." This means that the Sacklers' liability cannot be released without the consent of all parties to whom they might be liable.

  • Attorney General Rosenblum comments on Supreme Court's rejection of AHM lawsuit

    By Legal Newsline |
    The Supreme Court has rejected the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine (AHM) lawsuit, a decision praised by Attorney General Rosenblum. In a statement released this morning, Rosenblum emphasized that the ruling does not mark the end of legal challenges regarding access to abortion medication.

  • Coalition reaches $700M settlement with J&J over deceptive marketing

    By Legal Newsline |
    On June 11, 2024, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum and 42 other attorneys general announced a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and body powder products containing talc. Oregon will receive approximately $15 million from the settlement, pending judicial approval, with $4.7 million earmarked for women's health initiatives.

  • Oregon joins federal antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation

    By Legal Newsline |
    Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has joined the US Department of Justice (USDOJ) and Attorneys General from 29 states and the District of Columbia in filing an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., which owns Ticketmaster. The suit alleges that the company illegally monopolizes the live entertainment industry.

  • Oregon DOJ concludes OLCC probe; no criminal charges warranted

    By Legal Newsline |
    In a letter addressed to Governor Tina Kotek, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced that the Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) has concluded its investigation into allegations against employees of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC). The employees were accused of improperly using their positions to acquire sought-after bottles of bourbon. However, after an exhaustive investigation, the DOJ has determined that criminal charges are not warranted.