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We recently had a swearing-in ceremony for a new Assistant Attorney General, Zach Mason, who focuses on consumer protection and fighting for working families.
Zach is just one of the many incredible attorneys and staff at the Oregon DOJ working every day to serve Oregonians.
We’ll keep fighting for working families and consumers when the federal government steps back.
New York Times article with the headline "Jury fund Live Nation acts as a monopoly in a victory for states"
ICYMI: A jury recently found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster were driving up prices for consumers, artists, and venues, and violating antitrust laws. The federal government gave up this fight, but the states continued – and we won.
Read more: www.nytimes.com/2026/04/15/a...
“Working families deserve someone in their corner – and for two decades, the CFPB has been part of this fight, putting billions of dollars back in people’s pockets. Oregon is stepping in while the federal government steps back, but gutting a federal agency that holds the biggest banks accountable means we will all pay the price.”
The CFBP has gotten over $21 billion in consumer relief for working families in the past two decades – and now, the federal government is trying to abandon their responsibility to hold big banks accountable.
AG Rayfield takes action to protect consumers as federal government steps back
Oregon and a multistate coalition are urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to continue its work fight for working families. The CFPB is considering a plan that would severely reduce staffing, weaken their ability to oversee banks and other financial institutions and hold them accountable, and reduce financial relief and protections for working families across the country.
The federal government is walking away from its responsibility to protect consumers – and the states are taking action.
We’re working with a multistate coalition to urge the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to scale back its plans to reduce staffing and weaken enforcement.
We’re working every day to keep Oregon communities safe – and that includes holding pharmacies accountable for their role in the opioid crisis.
AG Rayfield announces $773 million opioid settlement with Albertsons
Today, AG Rayfield announced an agreement in principle requiring grocery chain Albertsons — which operates in Oregon as Albertsons and Safeway — to pay up to $773 million to address its role in the opioid epidemic. We helped lead the multistate negotiations. Oregon will receive up to $38.2 million to fund addiction treatment and recovery programs across the state.
“Every dollar from this settlement is going toward helping Oregonians recover – treatment, services, and support for the families and communities hit hardest by this crisis. Oregon pharmacies have a legal and moral obligation to be part of the solution, not the problem.”
BREAKING NEWS: We just announced a $773 million settlement with Albertsons (which operates in Oregon as Albertsons & Safeway) for their role in the opioid crisis.
Oregon will receive up to $38.2 million to fund addition treatment and recovery programs across the state. #orpol
ICYMI: This week, we filed a lawsuit against the founder & executive director of Cascade Relief Team for stealing over $800k in disaster relief funding and spending it on casinos, strip clubs, alcohol, vehicles, personal bills, and personal travel.
Read more: https://ow.ly/Nb7v50YLnSv
BREAKING NEWS: AG Rayfield secures critical win pausing Nexstar/Tegna broadcaster merger
“Oregon families depend on local news to stay informed about their communities — and that’s exactly what’s at stake in this merger. Today’s ruling is a critical step toward ensuring that Oregonians don’t lose the independent local voices they rely on. When one company controls too much of what people see and hear, the public pays the price.”
What happened: In a big win for Oregon, a federal court just ordered a pause in the merger of broadcasting giants Nexstar (which owns KOIN in Portland) and Tegna (which owns KGW). The court issued a preliminary injunction, meaning the merger cannot continue while the case works its way through the court. Oregon and a coalition challenged the merger because it would raise costs, cut jobs, and centralize editorial choices, harming Oregonians.
BREAKING NEWS: A federal court has ordered a pause in the merger of broadcasting giants Nexstar (which owns KOIN in Portland) and Tegna (which owns KGW).
The merger will raise prices, cut jobs, and centralize editorial choices — and it has been paused while the case proceeds. #orpol
ICAC recently secured an arrest and two sentences in Coos County, and we’re continuing to work in partnership across the state to protect Oregon’s children.
Every Oregonian deserves to feel safe in their communities – and that includes children.
Here at Oregon DOJ, the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigates and prosecutes crimes against children across our state.
We filed a lawsuit against the founder & executive director of Cascade Relief Team for stealing more than $800,000 meant for fire, flood, and tornado victims – and using the money to gamble, visit strip clubs, travel, and pay personal bills.
Read more: https://ow.ly/feY450YLnoU
Huge news this week: we won our lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster. A jury found that they’ve been driving up costs for fans, artists, and venues.
We’ll continue to fill the gap the federal government is leaving and stand up for working families. #orpol
Earlier this week, we gathered to celebrate Oregon DOJ staff who have served the state for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and even 40 years.
These public servants work tirelessly to keep our communities safe, fight for working families, and uphold our laws & values.
Thank you for your service! #orpol
Attorney General Rayfield and Coalition of States Win Trial Against Live Nation and Ticketmaster
Today, AG Rayfield and a multistate coalition won a lawsuit against Live Nation after a jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster violated federal and state antitrust laws by eliminating competition and driving up costs for fans, artists, and venues across the country. The federal government reached a settlement with Live Nation in early March, but the states rejected the settlement and continued litigation — and won on behalf of working families.
“When a company gets this big, competition dies – and everyday people pay the price,” said Attorney General Rayfield. “Oregonians who bought concert tickets through Ticketmaster were overcharged. When the federal government chose to step back and allow it to happen, Oregon and other states stepped up and took this on because working families deserve to know every company is playing by the same rules. Today’s verdict shows that accountability is still possible.”
BREAKING NEWS: We just won a lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster for driving up ticket prices for fans, artists, and venues.
The federal government stepped back from the fight, but our coalition stepped up — and we won.
We’ll continue fighting for working families. #orpol
If you believe you have been treated unfairly by a business or have been the target of a scam:
File a complaint at OregonConsumer.gov
Call the Consumer Hotline at 1-877-877-9392
#orpol
Top 10 Consumer Complaints in 2025: 1. Fraud/Imposter Scams — 1,221 2. Auto — 1,204 3. Telecommunications — 1,021 4. Financial — 762 5. Health/Medical — 472 6. General Government — 444 7. Real Estate — 435 8. Food/Beverage — 392 9. Construction — 283 10. Travel — 217
Notable shifts from 2024 to 2025: General government complaints surged 166%, driven largely by complaints related to the U.S. Dept. of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Real estate complaints increased 59% Food & beverage complaints rose 35% Construction complaints climbed 29% Travel complaints fell 59% — the steepest year-over-year decline in the top 10
Oregon DOJ resolves more cases. Resolved or partially resolved outcomes increased by 6% compared to 2024. Unsuccessful resolutions fell by the same margin. Oregon DOJ resolves consumer complaints faster. The average case now closes in 40 days, down from 50 days in 2023 — a 20% improvement.
Read more about the top 10 consumer complaints and trends from 2025.
Oregon DOJ will continue to fight for working families every single day. #orpol
The Oregon DOJ’s consumer complaint program helps Oregonians get back money from businesses – over $1.56 million in 2025 alone – because working families should be able to keep their hard-earned money.
Plus, we’re resolving consumer complaints faster, and resolving more of them.
We believe the impact is limited, and we’ll know more when a written opinion is issued.
Most importantly: access to reproductive healthcare – including abortion and contraception – is fundamental, and we will use every tool available to defend access to this care in Oregon.
Picture of AG Rayfield with the headline "AG Rayfield vows to defend Reproductive Health Equity Act after court ruling"
"Access to reproductive health care — including abortion and contraception — is fundamental. For years, Oregon has been a national leader in protecting that access, and the RHEA reflects that commitment by ensuring people can get the care they need through their health coverage without barriers or out-of-pocket costs. Our office will use every tool available to the state to defend access to abortion and Oregon’s Reproductive Health Equity Act, including appealing this decision."
Today, a federal judge ruled that the Reproductive Health Equity Act cannot be applied to Oregon Right to Life, finding that it violates its religious freedom rights under the First Amendment.
Read our statement in response. #orpol
Si usted no sabe o sospecha que la comunicación es falso o una estafa, comuníquese con:
La Oficina de Trabajo e Industrias al BOLI_help@boli.oregon.gov
La Oficina del Ombuds para Trabajadores de Oregon: 800-927-1271
La Línea Directa contra Fraudes del Departamento de Oregon: 877-877-9392
Como trabaja esta estafa: • Estafadores contactan a personas que tienen reclamaciones pendientes de compensación laboral. Los estafadores se comunican por teléfono, correo electrónico, o a través de las redes sociales (WhatsApp, Facebook, etc.) haciéndose pasar como empleados de agencias gubernamentales o abogados. Incluso, pueden organizar audiencias falsas por videollamada. • Los estafadores le informan que “gano” su caso, pero antes de recibir los beneficios o indemnización, le dicen que deben de pagar primero. • Después de que usted deposite el dinero, nunca mas se sabe de ellos
Así es como puede identificar esta estafa: Si usted recibe… • Solicitudes de pago para recibir beneficios o indemnización de compensación laboral. • Mensajes o instrucciones a través de las redes sociales como Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp u otras aplicaciones, haciéndose pasar como empleados de agencias gubernamentales. • Presión para actuar o pagar inmediatamente. ...probablemente sea una estafa
Así es como puede identificar esta estafa: si usted recibe solicitudes de pago para recibir beneficios de compensación laboral, mensajes o instrucciones a través de las redes sociales haciéndose pasar como empleados de agencias gubernamentales, o presión para actuar o pagar inmediatamente.
AVISO IMPORTANTE: Estafa sobre reclamaciones de compensación laboral dirigida a trabajadores hispanohablantes
Aviso importante: Estafa dirigida a trabajadores hispanohablantes que tienen reclamaciones pendientes con la división de Compensación Laboral de Oregón.
Se ha confirmado un caso en Oregón.
Aprenda a reconocer esta estafa y como reportar mensajes sospechosos.
If you don’t know if communication about your claim is real or a scam, contact:
The Bureau of Labor and Industries: BOLI_help@boli.oregon.gov
The Ombuds Office for Oregon Workers: 800-927-1271
The Oregon DOJ Consumer Protection Hotline: 877-877-9392
How this scam works: • Scammers find people who have pending workers’ comp claims. The scammers reach out by phone, email, or social media, pretending to be a government agency or law firm. Some even set up fake video hearing. • The person is told they have “won” their workers’ comp case – but they must pay money into an account before getting their full benefits or settlement. • After depositing the money, they never hear from the scammer – or see their money – again.
How to recognize this scam: If you get… • Requests for payment to receive workers’ compensation benefits or settlements • Messages or instructions sent via Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, or other social media apps claiming to be from government agencies • Pressure to act or pay immediately … it is probably a scam.
If you get requests for payment to receive workers’ compensation benefits or settlements, messages or instructions sent via social media claiming to be from government agencies, or pressure to act or pay immediately, it is probably a scam.
SCAM ALERT: “Workers comp” scam targeting Spanish speakers
SCAM ALERT: Beware of a new scam targeting Spanish speakers who have pending workers’ compensation claims.
The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries has confirmed a case in Oregon. #orpol #scamalert
Tariffs can be beneficial, like when they protect national security or specific American industries.
But the president’s reckless tariffs are harming working families and small business — plus, they are unconstitutional.
That’s why we’re standing up and fighting for our economy. #orpol
Headline: AG Dan Rayfield announces Oregon lawsuit to block Trump election executive order
We recently sat down with "Your Voice, Your Vote" to discuss our latest legal action to protect vote-by-mail in Oregon.
Watch the full segment: katu.com/news/your-voice-your-vot...
We recently got a win protecting private student data at Oregon’s colleges and universities: a court temporarily blocked new demands for private student data while our case works its way through the court. #orpol
Earlier this week, Oregonians shared their questions and concerns about voting, education, public safety, and more at our Oregon Priorities Town Hall in Gresham.
Your input directly informs our work to keep communities safe, fight for working families, and uphold Oregon's laws. #orpol
