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RICO Act

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Noun1.RICO Act - law intended to eradicate organized crime by establishing strong sanctions and forfeiture provisionsRICO Act - law intended to eradicate organized crime by establishing strong sanctions and forfeiture provisions
anti-racketeering law, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, RICO
law - legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity; "there is a law against kidnapping"
law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"
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It is noteworthy to mention that if done repeatedly by an attorney, the conduct of extortion could actually constitute a violation of the RICO Act pursuant to F.
Extortion: what your client wants by Stolberg, William H.; Hirschberg, David L. / Florida Bar Journal
The RICO Act is generally thought of as a white-collar crime prevention statute.
Frequently Asked Questions About White Collar Crime by Jerry J Ford / Law community
Without any evidence to support the allegations, the manager sent out a certified letter informing me that I had violated several sections of the condo documents, Florida Statutes, Federal EPA regulations and the RICO Act.
Keep Your Head Above Water by BOB E SHERMAN / Humor community
 
 
 
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