Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), arguing it would preempt state laws protecting children online and insulate Big Tech. The coalition supports the Senate version (KOSA) which includes a duty of care requirement and preserves state enforcement authority.
No remedies imposed; this is a coalition letter opposing proposed federal legislation.
In-house legal teams should review vendor agreements with social media platforms, gaming companies, and AI chatbot providers to ensure compliance with state children's privacy laws. Key clauses to examine include: (1) data processing provisions related to minors' data collection and use; (2) representations and warranties regarding compliance with state child safety laws; (3) indemnification for harms caused to underage users; (4) audit rights to verify platform safety measures; and (5) termination rights if platforms fail to implement duty of care standards. Additionally, customer-facing terms of service and privacy policies should be updated to reflect any state-specific obligations that may be affected by federal preemption.
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Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser
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Other"Attorney General Phil Weiser"
"protect children online"
"Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act)"
"Kids Online Safety Act"
"H.R. 7757"
"S. 1748"
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.
$469.0M
Colorado joined a 43-state-and-territory settlement resolving allegations that Sandoz and Fougera participated in a long-running conspiracy to inflate generic drug prices, reduce competition, and restrain trade. The companies agreed to pay approximately $469 million and implement reforms; the states are seeking court approval.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a multistate and local coalition challenging the EPA’s repeal of greenhouse gas limits for many coal- and gas-fired power plants. The coalition seeks to have the repeal struck down and the protections restored, and separately notified the EPA of its intent to sue over regulation of emissions from existing gas plants; no penalty or final court remedy is reported.
$35.0M
Colorado, the FTC, and a coalition of state attorneys general reached a settlement with Corteva over allegations that its post-patent loyalty program restricted distributors from selling competing generic pesticides. Corteva must end the challenged conduct and pay the states $35 million for fees and costs; the agreement is in effect for 10 years.
$2.3M
Colorado and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general reached a $2,287,455 settlement with Laboratory Corporation of America over the 2019 data breach at its debt collector, American Medical Collection Agency. The settlement requires stronger vendor risk management and information security practices, with particular requirements for medical debt collectors.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in settling a lawsuit against Paramount Skydance Corporation over its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, which the states alleged would harm competition by lowering film output and raising prices. The settlement includes a five-year commitment to increase film output, a $1.5 billion investment in domestic production, a $47.5 million worker fund, and an independent monitor. This is an antitrust/competition enforcement action, not a privacy enforcement action, despite the extraction schema's privacy focus.