Litigation
Jun. 27, 2006
Supreme Court Further Limits Claims Under Civil RICO
Focus Column - By David Martinez and Carlos Chait - Congress enacted the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, 18 U.S.C. Section 1961-1968, in 1970 to eradicate organized crime in the United States.
By David Martinez and Carlos Chait
Congress enacted the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, 18 U.S.C. Section 1961-1968, in 1970 to eradicate organized crime in the United States. To that end, RICO imposes severe criminal penalties on any individual or entity that engages in "racketeering activity," which is broadly defined to include an ex...
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