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Too RICO for My Blood: Supreme Court Potentially Expands Recovery to Losses Stemming from Personal Injuries

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In a decision earlier this year, the US Supreme Court held that plaintiffs bringing civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) claims may be able to recover damages for business or property losses that...more

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When The CSPA Doesn’t Apply: Orion v. Kaeka and Ohio’s Construction Service Exemption

In a recent Ohio Ninth District Court of Appeals decision, homeowners who experienced significant property damage from both a fallen tree and inadequate contractor work were left without the protection of Ohio’s Consumer...more

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Supreme Court Expands the Scope of Injuries under RICO

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On April 2, 2025, the Supreme Court significantly expanded the scope of injuries entitled to treble damages under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (“RICO”).  The Supreme Court held in Medical Marijuana,...more

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Massachusetts SJC Upends Existing Law, Requires Treble Damages on Late-Paid Wages

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The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) on April 4, 2022, handed down a decision with major implications for Massachusetts employers accused of wage-and-hour law violations or late payment of wages. In Reuter v. City...more

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Another Defendant Falls Victim to Marks' Broad Definition of an ATDS

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The Marks decision gets stronger by the day. In a recent case out of the District Court for the Eastern District of California, a judge applied the Marks definition of an ATDS and granted the plaintiff’s motion for summary...more

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