The U.S. government and several tobacco companies have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a landmark ruling over the companies’ alleged concealment of the effects of smoking. The Obama … Continue reading “Justice Department Seeks $300 Billion Tobacco Verdict”
Category: Racketeering
NJ Supreme Court Hears Witness Intimidation Case
New Jersey Deputy Attorney General Daniel Bornstein told the state’s highest court that there are many instances of witnesses unwilling to testify in domestic violence, gang violence, and organized crime … Continue reading “NJ Supreme Court Hears Witness Intimidation Case”
Supreme Court Turns Down Appeal in Microsoft, Best Buy Case
The United States Supreme Court today rejected an appeal by Microsoft and Best Buy in an alleged racketeering lawsuit. The two companies had partnered in a joint venture aimed at getting … Continue reading “Supreme Court Turns Down Appeal in Microsoft, Best Buy Case”
Mississippi Homeowners Accuse State Farm of Racketeering in Katrina Cases
A group of Mississippi Gulf Coast residents filed a federal lawsuit today against State Farm Fire & Casualty Company. The suit alleges that State Farm violated the civil Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organization Act, also … Continue reading “Mississippi Homeowners Accuse State Farm of Racketeering in Katrina Cases”