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To: ckilmer

How about civil RICO?


10 posted on 05/01/2024 11:11:31 AM PDT by HombreSecreto (The life of a repo man is always intense)
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To: HombreSecreto

Civil litigation under RICO can usually be brought in the following general case classes: securities fraud, bankruptcy fraud, commercial bribery, and frauds that violate RICO mail and wire fraud provisions. Proof of a cause of action under RICO must show the defendant has, through a pattern of racketeering activity or collection of an unlawful debt, directly or indirectly invested, maintained an interest, participated in operations, or conspired to do the aforementioned in an enterprise that affects interstate or foreign commerce. One advantage of civil litigation under RICO is additional remedies, including treble damages, court costs, attorney’s fees, and equitable relief in the form of divestiture and permanent injunctions. Other advantages are the choice of a Federal forum, broader venue provisions, potentially nationwide service of process, and more liberal discovery and evidentiary rules.


11 posted on 05/01/2024 11:12:27 AM PDT by HombreSecreto (The life of a repo man is always intense)
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