The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 9-to-2 ruling Tuesday, upheld Oregon’s ban on in-person audio recording of others without informing those involved. The court found that the state law is content-neutral and contains a “relatively modest notice requirement” that is narrowly tailored to serve a significant government interest “in protecting conversational privacy.

The appellate panel ruled that Oregon has a significant interest in ensuring that its residents know when their conversations are being recorded.

While the Oregon Ducks fell short of their national championship aspirations during the 2024 season, their 2025 outlook improved Tuesday. That is because