# Oregon Department of Justice

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-17**: Oregon Creates Mergers Division — The Oregon Emergency Board approved funding for a new Mergers Division, adding 16 positions and tripling the state’s antitrust enforcement capacity.
- **2026-04**: Live Nation/Ticketmaster Trial Begins — Oregon and a multistate coalition went to trial in the Live Nation/Ticketmaster antitrust case, challenging alleged monopolistic practices.
- **2026-02**: DOJ Antitrust Leadership Forced Out — The top lawyer overseeing merger and monopoly enforcement at the U.S. Department of Justice was forced out, leading to a mass exodus of career attorneys from the division.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Oregon AG Triples Antitrust Capacity with 16 New Hires in Mergers Division
2026-07-25 06:13:05 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 4

As federal antitrust enforcement collapses, Oregon establishes a standalone Mergers Division with 16 new positions, doubling its attorney count and signaling a new era of state-led merger challenges. The move sets a precedent for other states and raises the stakes for corporate dealmakers navigating a fragmented regulatory environment.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/oregon-triples-antitrust-capacity-legal-shift

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