Public Protection Litigation

2026-11-03

Contractor shall provide representation on behalf of the Attorney General and the State of Kansas in litigation for matters brought under one or more of the following areas : consumer protection actions , false claims / fraudulent misrepresentation actions , negligence actions , public nuisance actions , and state and / or federal antitrust , anticompetitive , or restraint of trade actions , see generally , K . SA . 75 - 702 , et seq ., 60 - 908 , 50 - 628 , 50 - 162 . Proposals concerning areas of law not listed , but actionable under these areas , are welcome . The OAG anticipates the Contractor will provide representation of the State of Kansas in all aspects of litigation related to designated consumer protection matters . Services shall include , but not be limited to , provide legal advice and recommendations to the Attorney General or his designee , conduct factual and legal investigation of Kansas law and claims ; preparing pre and post complaint discovery requests ; filing and responding to motions and other pleadings ; use of an E - discovery platform to conduct discovery ; engage in relevant expert , consulting , and litigation support services ; negotiate disputed matters with opposing counsel , including settlement ; provide competent and jealous advocacy on behalf of the State in hearings and at trial ( s ); conduct depositions and handle trial preparation and trial presentation ; legal knowledge and possible handling of prosecuting or defending appeals ; and taking all appropriate legal steps to collect or enforce any judgment , recovery , injunctive relief , or settlement that may be obtained and / or negotiated . Contractor will comply with the Kansas Rules of Professional Conduct . In addition to all other appropriate and available relief , Contractor may be required to pursue attorneys ’ fees and expenses and costs as part of any eligible claim , settlement and judgment . The Attorney General or his designee will be actively involved in all stages of any litigation and will have final authority over all aspects of the litigation , including , but not limited to , which claims , if any , to assert and whether and on what basis to settle or proceed to trial . Firms seeking this appointment shall have experienced and qualified trial attorneys and staff in preparation for trial as deemed appropriate by the Attorney General .

Kansas

2026-04-08