Environmental and fishing groups will be shut out from high-stakes litigation over Oregon's forest management policies, according to a judge's order.
Linn County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Murphy has denied a request by several non-profit organizations to intervene in the lawsuit, which seeks $1.4 billion from Oregon on behalf of multiple counties.
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