Oregonians Encouraged to Sign the Call to Action Oregon Attorney General Rosenblum, along with the Attorney General’s Steering Committee Against Hate Crimes, today issued an anti-discrimination Call to Action signed by Oregon Governor Kate Brown, Secretary of State Bev Clarno,... View Article
As the Coronavirus takes a growing toll on peoples’ pocketbooks, there are reports that the federal government will soon be sending money by check or direct deposit to qualifying Americans. The details are still being worked out, but there are... View Article
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News on March 26, 2020
WORKING FROM HOME? Keeping your home online workplace secure during the COVID-19 outbreak. While working from home can – and hopefully will – help slow the spread of the coronavirus, it brings new challenges: juggling work while kids are home... View Article
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News on March 23, 2020
Today Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum released the following statement thanking airlines, event organizers, hotels, day cares and other businesses that have displayed good corporate citizenship by refunding consumers or issuing credit for cancellations made with the safety of our community... View Article
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News on March 18, 2020
Oregon DOJ also creates a new price gouging hotline Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today sent a letter to Governor Kate Brown asking Governor Brown to immediately declare an “abnormal disruption of the market” in Oregon pursuant to ORS 401.965. Oregon... View Article
Unfortunately, as is often the case when challenging events strike communities, fraudsters are lurking in the shadows waiting to take advantage of whomever might be vulnerable to their latest scam. Enter the coronavirus! Scammers are setting up websites to sell... View Article
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News on March 9, 2020
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today announced a new statewide public service (PSA) campaign to make Oregonians aware of the state’s new hate and bias crime law, which fully went into effect January 1, 2020. The PSA will be distributed... View Article
Today is National Use Your Gift Card Day and many retailers are encouraging you to use your unused gift cards before they are forgotten. That is certainly a good thing to do-gift cards are fun to use because they feel... View Article
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News on January 18, 2020
Whether you realize it or not, you are never really alone! Your smartphone tracks your whereabouts, including the places you go, how many times you have been there, and what days and times you were there. Companies and apps track... View Article
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News on January 8, 2020
I just feel sad today — incredibly sad — at the loss of our good friend, “Commish” Nick Fish. In his poignant “resignation” letter three days ago, Nick said, “The future is bright.” I’m sure he believed that. But today... View Article
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News on January 3, 2020