Legal Services

The Vendor is required to provide for outside counsel to advise the office regarding conduct on the part of rebate aggregators retaining manufacturer payments in contravention of contractual obligations which pharmacy benefits managers owe to the commission.
- Assist in investigation, negotiation, and litigation of potential claims against Aggregators and pharmacy benefit managers, which, at the discretion of the office may include:
•    The development of case strategies and tactics against potential defendants;
•    Representing the commonwealth in any potential negotiated settlement of actual or potential litigation;
•    Providing support to the office regarding local rules of practice, court filings and service of court filings, and act as a liaison to the local court, as needed;
•    Motions practice;
•    Discovery;
•    Appearing in court for status conferences or hearings;
•    Taking or defending depositions;
•    Identifying and assisting in preparing witnesses to testify on behalf of the commonwealth;
•    Representing the commonwealth in trial;
•    Representing the commonwealth in responding to pretrial and post-trial motions; and/or
•    Representing the commonwealth on any appeal of any judgment or verdict rendered in the action, and if applicable, any remand from appeal.

- Questions/Inquires Deadline: September 09, 2025