Rico

A Lawsuit That Dirty Debt Collectors Should Be Worried About

Federal Circuit Court Judge Denny Chin has ruled that a class action can go forward against a law firm, a process-serving company and a debt-buying company that sues them for being a criminal enterprise under the Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organization (RICO) law.

Tobacco Industry Dodges a $280 Billion Bullet

The Supreme Court will not weigh in on seven tobacco industry appeals. But by passing on the cases, the justices gave a big boost to the tobacco industry, which is safe from the threat of having to pay the government $280 billion.