Statement by Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum on SCOTUS Decision regarding Purdue Pharma/ Sackler Case
“Today, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the reorganization plan for Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, that would have released members of the Sackler family, (owners of Purdue) from any future liability for claims against them. Specifically, in a 5-4 vote, the Court ruled that, as part of a bankruptcy reorganization, the law does not… View ArticlePosted in Media Release, News on June 27, 2024
Statement by Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum on SCOTUS Idaho v. United States opinion
“We are relieved that the Supreme Court did the right thing (in “legal speak” vacated its stay of the preliminary injunction) in Idaho v. United States. The bottom line is—at least for now—pregnant persons can legally receive abortion care in medical emergencies in Idaho and other states that ban abortions. This decision left undecided critical issues like… View ArticlePosted in Media Release on June 27, 2024
Statement By Attorney General Rosenblum On The Supreme Court’s Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine (AHM) Ruling This Morning
“The Supreme Court did the right thing this morning to reject the AHM lawsuit. This does not mean that the legal battles over access to abortion medication are over. Our unwavering coalition of state attorneys general is committed to defending access to safe and effective medications used for abortion and miscarriage management—like mifepristone—and will continue to… View ArticlePosted in Media Release, News on June 13, 2024
Coalition of 43 AGs Reach $700 Million Nationwide Settlement with Johnson and Johnson over deceptive marketing; Oregon to receive $15 million
Today, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum and 42 other attorneys general announced they have reached a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder and body powder products that contained talc. As its share of the settlement, (which is pending judicial approval), Oregon will receive approximately $15… View ArticlePosted in Consumer Protection, Media Release, News on June 11, 2024
Oregon Joins Federal Antitrust Lawsuit Against Live Nation
Suit Alleges Live Nation Illegally Monopolizes the Live Entertainment Industry Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum has joined the US Department of Justice (USDOJ) and AGs from 29 states and the District of Columbia in filing an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., which owns Ticketmaster, alleging that the company illegally monopolizes the live entertainment industry. Filed… View ArticlePosted in Consumer Protection, Media Release, News on May 23, 2024