State Asks Oregon Supreme Court to Immediately Review Measure 114 Ruling
Following yesterday’s decision by Judge Robert Raschio in Harney County to prevent enforcement of Ballot Measure 114, the Oregon Department of Justice today filed a mandamus petition asking the Oregon Supreme Court to review the decision immediately. The gun safety law, approved by the voters last month by way of the initiative petition process, was originally set to go into… View ArticlePosted in Media Release on December 7, 2022
Oregon Announces $17 Million Settlement with Health Care Giant Centene
Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum and Insurance Commissioner Andrew Stolfi jointly announced a $17 million settlement with managed health care giant Centene regarding pharmacy services and including allegations that the company overcharged Oregon’s Medicaid program for pharmaceutical costs. Specifically, Centene served as both a pharmacy benefit manager, and provided managed care through a subsidiary to Oregon’s… View ArticlePosted in Consumer Protection, Media Release on December 6, 2022
State Will Ask for Postponement of Permit Requirement for Gun Purchases
The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) informed U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut today that the state will seek a postponement of some of the provisions in Oregon Ballot Measure 114 that require a permit to purchase a firearm. Measure 114 passed on a majority vote of the people of Oregon in November’s general election. The… View ArticlePosted in Media Release on December 4, 2022
Use of Deadly Force Investigation Involving Clackamas County Sheriff and Oregon State Police Concludes
The Oregon Department of Justice today announced the conclusion of a criminal investigation related to the use of deadly force by Clackamas County Sheriff Detective Daniel Ferguson and Oregon State Police Trooper Zachary Cole that resulted in the death of Derrick Dewayne Clark on June 18, 2022. Oregon DOJ was asked by Clackamas County District Attorney John Wentworth… View ArticlePosted in Media Release on November 29, 2022
Beware of Black Friday and Cyber Monday Scams
Happy Thanksgiving! Sorry to interrupt your festivities, but right around the corner are the biggest shopping days of the year — Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The holidays draw millions of buyers every year looking to score deals, compete for hot products, and cross names off their shopping lists. We want you and your families… View ArticlePosted in Consumer Protection, News on November 23, 2022