The Consumer Alliance of Oregon's inaugural 2025 legislative agenda prioritizes five pieces of legislation to improve and expand Oregon consumers' rights.
As the calendar year draws to a close, we’re celebrating highlights and milestones at OCJ, including welcoming our first-ever legal intern this summer.
OCJ hosted our second CLE and Community Gathering Hour on December 6 in Southeast Portland.
We had so much fun celebrating the release of our second Consumer Confidence Comic on December 6! From groovy tunes and coloring supplies to giant slices of cake, there was something for everyone at the launch of Dealing with Debt Collection.
It is often possible to successfully negotiate with debt collectors to find an arrangement that works for you and your financial situation. Use the following tips and phrases when negotiating payment options with a debt collector.
It can be confusing and intimidating to get a debt collection notice saying that you owe money. Whether you owe it or not, it's often difficult to understand who sent the notice, how to respond, or whether or not it's a scam. Here's what to do if you receive a notice saying you owe money.
Our comic offers tips and insights for dealing with debt collection with confidence.
You have rights when it comes to dealing with debt collection and debt collectors. Learn about the state and federal laws that help protect consumers from unfair and predatory debt-collection practices.
Every day, Americans unknowingly sign away their rights through mandatory arbitration clauses buried in the fine print of everything from job contracts to streaming services. These clauses force legal disputes into secretive private systems that favor corporations over people.
Large companies have recently used mandatory arbitration clauses to win legal disputes against consumers. A bill in Congress called the FAIR Act would ban these types of clauses.
We’re excited to introduce three new members to the OCJ team: Angela Donley, MSW, as our new Policy Analyst, and Jeremy Woodson and Grace Hashiguchi as Communications Associates. They each bring a wealth of expertise and a strong passion for advancing OCJ’s mission to support and protect consumers.
It's been an impactful year at Oregon Consumer Justice, and we’re proud to share the amazing milestones we've accomplished. As you keep scrolling, you’ll learn how we've been furthering our mission and you'll get an introduction to our recently launched awesome new website!
