Resolve to Avoid A Charity Scam
If you are thinking about giving to a charity before the end of the year, you are not alone. Studies show half of charity donations are made between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. And during this busy holiday time, it’s easy to fall victim to scammers who try to take advantage of your generosity. “Don’t… View Article
Posted in Consumer Protection, News, Privacy on December 29, 2017
Attorney General Rosenblum Leads Coalition of 18 AG’s Asking FCC to Delay Net Neutrality Rulemaking
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum and 17 Attorneys General today wrote to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) expressing their concern about falsified comments made to the FCC, and asking the Commission to delay its rulemaking deadline. “Changing the rules around net neutrality will have major implications for commerce and almost every aspect of modern life…. View ArticlePosted in Media Release on December 13, 2017
Attorney General Rosenblum Announces $12 Million Settlement with Medtronic; Oregon to Receive $2.4 Million
Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today announced a five-state $12 million settlement with Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. and Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.(“Medtronic”) to resolve allegations that the company unlawfully promoted their Infuse® Bone Graft Device used in spinal fusion procedures to doctors. Oregon will receive $2.4 million of the settlement. The settlement resolves the five… View ArticlePosted in Media Release on December 13, 2017
Oregon Joins 11 States to Oppose Increased Fees at National Parks
Oregon joined a coalition of 11 state Attorneys General to send a letter to the National Park Service (NPS) opposing their proposal to dramatically increase entrance fees at 17 popular national parks. Under the proposal, the per vehicle entrance fees during peak season would increase to $70, from the current fee of $25 or $30…. View ArticlePosted in News on November 22, 2017
Oregon Joins Lawsuit Against US Department of Homeland Security for Failing to Disclose Immigration Records
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum announced today that Oregon has joined nine other attorneys general in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for its failure to respond to a request for information relating to the detention and deportation of immigrants. The complaint, filed today in the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts, says… View ArticlePosted in Media Release on October 17, 2017