2023 Viva Salem event with people gathered around a booth under a tent labeled "Oregon Consumer Justice," children and adults interacting, and informational materials on the table. Subscribe to our newsletter

Your check is the real deal.

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Communications Director Michelle Luedtke attended and spoke at The Communications Network’s annual conference, ComNet23, in Atlanta in late September 2023. As part of the closing keynote, she joined peers from across the country in making the case for comms leadership.

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It was our great pleasure this summer to host OCJ’s inaugural policy interns, law students Megan Bryant-Tiktin (Lewis & Clark Law School), and Samantha Formica (Willamette University College of Law).

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With payments resuming for millions of student borrowers, NOW is the time to take action and be ready for repayment.

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Scams are tricky. They are always adapting to take advantage and exploit, causing real harm to individuals and families. The more we know, the safer we can keep ourselves, our families, and our communities.

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In spring 2023, OCJ engaged with the Oregon Values and Beliefs Center to conduct a statewide consumer survey. The survey results are helping us to better understand consumer protection matters through the lens of a representative sample of Oregonians.

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Research plays an important role in putting an end to consumer injustices. By bringing to light important findings that affect everyday people, research helps consumers, advocates, and the legal community push for a more just and equitable marketplace.

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A year of planning, growth, and impact.

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The 2023 Legislative Session saw important consumer wins that will benefit Oregon families.

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We are excited to announce OCJ’s inaugural interns joining our policy team in May and continuing through mid-August: Megan Bryant-Tiktin and Samantha Formica.

Collage of two 2023 OCJ summer interns. Read the article

OCJ joined 90 state and local nonprofit organizations to sign an amicus brief filed in the US Supreme Court by UC Berkeley Center for Consumer Law & Economic Justice.

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Learn more about Lisa!

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