State ex rel. Kulongoski v. Cunning

Plaintiff, the Oregon Attorney General, issued an investigative demand, pursuant to ORS 646.618, to defendant, a certified public accountant. The demand relates to possible conduct by defendant, arising out of his professional activities, that allegedly violates the Unlawful Trade Practices Act (UTPA). ORS 646.605 et seq. Pursuant to ORS 646.626, plaintiff filed a petition in the circuit court, seeking an order that defendant show cause why he should not comply with the demand. Defendant countered with a motion to quash the demand, pursuant to ORS 646.618(2), asserting that his professional…