Banking Misconduct Blog

There is a tremendous amount of case law surrounding the civil RICO statute. Because it the law provides for treble damages, arguments frequently arise over the proper measure of damages. This is particularly true when the damages claims include lost profits. Given the explosion in RICO claims,...

The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) is one of the most powerful anti-fraud statutes on the books. It can really level the playing field for victims of fraud and criminal conspiracies. Triple damages, costs and attorney’s fees are what make the law so attractive to...

Editor’s Note – The following article on RICO was written for lawyers and is to be published in the National Law Review. We are posting it here because it useful for business owners and individuals victimized by banks and others. RICO is one of the most powerful anti-fraud statutes on...

The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO) is one of the most powerful and misunderstood anti-fraud tools available to private litigants. Originally enacted as a tool for government prosecutors to combat organized crime and biker gangs, the law contains potent remedies for...