Department of Law Executive Office litigation case files
Series Number
18573
Summary
The series consists of correspondence, memorandums, copies of legal documents, and related materials produced by executive staff of the Department of Law while supervising the prosecution of significant legal cases. Legal documents include copies of opinions, petitions, orders, motion notices, and exhibit items from state litigation and appeals. Also present are files pertaining to federal litigation monitored for the attorney general by the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG).
Creator
New York (State). Public Employment Relations Board. Counsel's Office
Access Restrictions
18573-07, 18573-08, 18573-09, 18573-10, 18573-10A, 18573-13, 18573-13A: Designated records may contain information that is exempt from disclosure pursuant to state or federal statute or common law. Requests for access to designated records are reviewed by staff of the State Archives and the Office of the Attorney General (Dept. of Law). In certain circumstances, designated records or portions of records may be withheld.
The series contains testimony given at public hearings conducted by Senator James H. Donovan as chairman of the Senate Education Committee and the Senate Select Committee on Mental and Physical Handicap. In addition to testimonies and hearing transcripts, the series also contains reports, correspondence, memorandums, pertinent printed materials, and copies of legislation. Topics addressed include mental health deinstitutionalization, children with handicaps, licensing of New York City teachers, education technology, and services to children at risk.
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
The series relates to the law allowing a less expensive generic drug to be substituted for a brand name drug. The investigation files include correspondence, memorandums, hearing testimony, conference proceedings, news clippings, lists of drug prices, copies of legislation from other states, sample drug company advertising, and various reports on the drug industry and on the safety and effectiveness of generic drugs. Evidence was provided by physicians; pharmacists; pharmaceutical laboratories and manufacturers; medical organizations; government officials; and consumer groups.
Creator
New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Office of Legislative Oversight and Analysis
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.