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.
The states are seeking money damages. No remedy has been imposed; this is a lawsuit.
This action concerns government grant agreements, not privacy enforcement. Teams managing public-sector grants should review termination and funding-rescission rights, required notice and objection procedures, permitted grounds for termination, performance-period commitments, and good-faith obligations. For vendor agreements supporting grant-funded projects, check whether termination or funding-loss clauses provide adequate notice, address work in progress and committed costs, and require cooperation with any transition or closeout. The release does not identify customer or employee privacy clauses requiring changes.
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"sued the U.S. Department of Labor"
"Oct. 9, 2026"
"Congress created the grants at issue as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021"
"the grant terminations breached the express terms of each of the states’ grant agreements"
"Attorney General Phil Weiser and a coalition of 13 other states sued"
"The states are seeking money damages as part of the lawsuit."
New York Attorney General Letitia James and a multistate coalition sued the U.S. Department of Labor, alleging it unlawfully canceled grants for state unemployment insurance system upgrades after approving the states’ plans. The coalition seeks restoration of the remaining funding and damages; the release does not report a court ruling or penalty.
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 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.