Circuits in disarray on six key issues
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The federal circuit courts are divided on standards to be used in RICO litigation, and the US Supreme Court would do well to provide some guidance. The most important unresolved RICO issues are when the statute of limitations for a RICO claim commences, mens rea, punitive damages, the elements making up a conspiracy, whether the law requires that RICO acts have an economic purpose and the prohibition against investment use of money obtained by racketeering.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1992
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Federal practice; ABA trial standards
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The ABA Civil Trial Practice Standards were developed in 1998 with the goal of standardizing and promoting innovative trial techniques courts have developed to enhance juror comprehension. Most of the standards codify ideas and cases in the Federal Judicial Center's Manual for Complex Litigation 3d. The ABA standards take these concepts and give practical procedures for their implementation, including proposed judicial instructions.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1998
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Criminal law; imposing sanctions
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There have been several important developments in the law of sanctions in 1997-1998. Much of the case law dealt with the limits of judicial sanctioning power, and the relationship between civil litigation and criminal sanctions. Interpretations of 1993 Rule 11 amendments and related provisions are also covered.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1998
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