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Oregon Consumer Lawyers Interviews Michelle Druce, Executive Director of Oregon Consumer League

Congratulations to all who participated in the Consumer Federation of America's impactful Consumer Advocacy Day! During 150 meetings, advocates urged lawmakers and staff to address the growing threat of high-cost lending, oppose efforts to weaken consumer protections for earned wage access, and defend the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau which has secured more than $21 billion in relief for consumers since its creation.

Congratulations to our former Oregon Consumer League Board Member, Michael Fuller! Michael Fuller received the Oregon State Bar Consumer Law Section Award of Merit at the holiday event on December 11th!

On September 15, 2025, the Oregon Consumer League and other consumer advocates joined Governor Tina Kotek as she signed three new consumer protection bills into law, celebrating a legislative push to make everyday financial transactions fairer and more transparent for Oregon families. Senate Bill 605 Oregon will join 13 other states in prohibiting debt collectors, […]

Here’s what the agency has been doing for U.S. consumers since it was created in 2011—and what could change if the current administration continues to scale back its budget, staff, and mission. Check out this report by Consumer Reports. https://www.consumerreports.org/consumer-protection/what-is-the-cfpb-and-why-does-it-matter-a4776272241

Americans’ hard-earned money is at risk as President Trump and Elon Musk dismantle consumer safeguards enforced by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

FACT SHEET: Trump-Musk Freeze on CFPB Enforcement Cases Leaving American Consumers High and Dry

There are 38 pending CFPB enforcement cases against big corporations that could provide millions of Americans money back in their pockets after being scammed.

Unlawful Shut Down of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Endangers Working Families, Honest Businesses, the Economy.

When companies attempt to charge fees the person did not agree to initially, that's often illegal. Now that companies are being held accountable for charging unlawful fees, they have switched to new, underhanded tactics to try to continue to extract junk fee revenue from consumers. It’s particularly suspect when people have no choice about doing business with a company, such as a servicer or debt collector, when the fees are buried in “terms of service” or other hidden places, or when companies use “dark patterns” or other tricks to try to get consumers to “agree” to fees.

There is growing consumer interest in solar power, and there are multiple options for financing the switch to solar power. Solar power financing transactions are complicated, and it is important for consumers to be informed to avoid predatory sales and marketing scams. Check out the following resources to learn more...