Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over new federal contract terms that impose unclear requirements on contractors regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The lawsuit alleges the federal agencies violated the Administrative Procedure Act by failing to provide public notice or accept comments, exceeding their legal authority, and not adequately explaining the new requirements. The coalition seeks to enjoin the agencies from imposing the new contract terms.
The lawsuit asks the court to hold the agencies' actions unlawful and enjoin the agencies from imposing the new contract terms.
In-house legal teams should review their federal contract agreements for any new terms related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) that may have been added without proper notice. They should examine clauses regarding compliance with executive orders and federal procurement laws, particularly those that could impose penalties under the False Claims Act. Additionally, teams should assess whether their contracts include provisions for public comment or notice requirements under the Administrative Procedure Act, and ensure that any modifications to contract terms are properly documented and justified.
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"State of Maryland, et al. v. Hegseth, et al."
"Administrative Procedure Act"
"failed to invite comments from the public as required by law"
"enjoin the agencies from imposing the new contract terms"
"joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general"
"California, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Hawaiʻi, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin"
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser led a multistate coalition in filing a notice in Character Technologies, Inc.’s bankruptcy, citing concerns about the company’s safety and privacy practices and sensitive chatbot conversations involving children and adults. The filing seeks protections in any sale or transfer of the company’s business or assets; no penalty or final remedy is reported.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued a public advisory explaining that e-bikes must meet statutory class requirements and that retailers must clearly disclose what they are selling. The advisory warns that marketing a higher-powered electric vehicle as an e-bike without required disclosures may violate state consumer protection law; it announces no penalty or binding remedy.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and a multistate coalition sued the U.S. Department of Labor over its termination of grants for unemployment insurance system improvements. The states allege the terminations breached their grant agreements and seek money damages; the release does not describe a privacy violation or an imposed penalty.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a multistate coalition in a comment letter opposing HHS’s proposed cuts to Head Start standards. The letter argues the changes could reduce protections and services for children and families; it is an advocacy action, not an enforcement action imposing a penalty or remedy.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued an advisory reminding landlords of expanded housing protections for survivors of domestic violence, abuse, stalking, and unlawful sexual behavior. The advisory describes obligations involving repayment plans, lease termination, safety measures, and confidentiality; it does not announce a fine or enforcement order against a named landlord.
Colorado joined a coalition of states and local governments in suing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration over its rule weakening fuel economy standards for new passenger cars and light trucks. The coalition alleges the rule violates federal law; the press release does not report a penalty or a court ruling.