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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
