(a) Representing, assisting, advising, and providing legal counsel to the State of Connecticut in any aspect of litigating the Case. (b) Conducting review, analysis, investigation, and research necessary to carry out the Services, including certain aspects of discovery. For example, at the direction of the ATTORNEY GENERAL, the CONTRACTOR shall review documents according to discovery management protocols established by the ATTORNEY GENERAL and produce reports based on such review. Also, at the direction of the ATTORNEY GENERAL, the CONTRACTOR shall conduct or assist in taking or defending depositions or interviews of fact witnesses and experts and provide applicable legal and factual analysis. (c) Preparing, writing, or assisting the ATTORNEY GENERAL, in preparing certain documents, including pleadings and legal briefs on discovery motions, dispositive motions, pre- and posttrial motions, and other motions or submissions to the court.