In-Depth Inquiry into Roivant Sciences and NovaQuest Capital Management
| Tracking # |
G000027-011424 |
| Submitted | Jan. 12, 2024 |
| Est. Completion | April 8, 2024 |
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From: Jordan Lassiter
Jordan Lassiter
Email: Jordan@Lassiter.eu
January 12th, 2024
Office of the Attorney General
State of New York
The Capitol
Albany, NY 12224-0341
Email: NYAG.FOIL@ag.ny.gov
ATTENTION: COMPREHENSIVE REQUEST FOR RECORDS UNDER PUBLIC ACCESS LAWS
Dear New York Attorney General,
Pursuant to the public's right to access information as affirmed in Environmental Protection Agency v. Mink, 410 U.S. 73 (1973), I request records concerning Roivant Sciences and its interactions with NovaQuest Capital Management, irrespective of my geographical location.
Requester: Jordan Lassiter, Jordan@Lassiter.eu
Subject: In-Depth Inquiry into Roivant Sciences and NovaQuest Capital Management
Specific Records Requested:
Business Transactions and Agreements: Records of any contracts, partnerships, or joint ventures between Roivant Sciences and NovaQuest Capital Management in New York, including terms and state filings.
Legal Proceedings and Investigations: Information on legal actions, investigations, or inquiries involving these entities in New York, including case details and outcomes.
Compliance and Enforcement Actions: Documentation of any compliance reviews, audits, or enforcement actions by New York authorities against Roivant Sciences or NovaQuest Capital Management.
Consumer Complaints: Records of consumer complaints in New York against these entities, including the nature of complaints and state responses.
Regulatory Correspondence: All communications between New York’s regulatory agencies and these entities concerning regulatory matters.
Legal Basis and Rationale:
Public Interest & Transparency: In accordance with Department of Justice v. Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, 489 U.S. 749 (1989), the request serves public interest in transparency and is not limited by the requester's location.
Nationwide Accountability: As indicated in NLRB v. Robbins Tire & Rubber Co., 437 U.S. 214 (1978), the scrutiny of corporate entities is a matter of national interest.
Fees and Costs:
Fee Waiver Request: Enclosed is a Fee Waiver Request Letter, citing the public interest grounds.
Cost Notification: Please inform me if costs are expected to exceed $200, providing an itemized estimate.
Intended Use of Information:
The information is sought for public interest, focusing on the business operations, regulatory compliance, and public accountability of Roivant Sciences and NovaQuest Capital Management.
Acknowledgment Requested:
I request acknowledgment of this letter and assignment of a tracking number or identifier for this request.
Sincerely,
Jordan Lassiter
From: Office of the Attorney General - New York
Re: FOIL Request #G000027-011424
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From: Office of the Attorney General - New York
January 23, 2024
RE: Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request Reference # G000027-011424
Dear Mr. Lassiter:
Pursuant to Public Officers Law §89(3)(a), the Office of the Attorney General acknowledges receipt of the above-referenced FOIL request.
We are performing a diligent search for the records you request. We will notify you of the status of your request on or before February 21, 2024.
If we should locate any documents that respond to your request, and if we provide them in electronic format, we will notify you of any fee in advance. If we provide paper copies, we will also notify you of any fee in advance; for paper copies, the first five pages would be provided free of charge, and the cost for the remaining pages would be $.25 per page.
Sincerely,
Abisola Fatade
Assistant Attorney General
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From: Office of the Attorney General - New York
February 21, 2024
RE: Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request Reference # G000027-011424
Dear Mr. Lassiter:
Please be advised that we are diligently engaged in the process of completing our response to the above-referenced FOIL request. We estimate that, by April 8, 2024, we will be able to begin producing to you the records that respond to your request. This additional time is needed for the following reasons: • the number of locations that must be searched in order to respond to your request; and • the detailed nature of the review required to respond to your request. We will contact you on or before the date mentioned. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Sincerely, Abisola Fatade Assistant Attorney General
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From: Office of the Attorney General - New York
April 5, 2024
RE: Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request Reference # G000027-011424
Dear Mr. Lassiter:
This email is in response to the above-referenced FOIL request.
Please be advised that the Office of the Attorney General has conducted a diligent search and has located no records that respond to your request.
Accordingly, this FOIL request is now closed.
Sincerely,
Abisola Fatade
Assistant Attorney General
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