
Main Justice Bldg. Washington, D.C.
A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision has made it easier for State Bar members to understand the kinds of relationships which give rise to claims under the federal RICO statute. State Bar members who sue the U.S. Government are well aware of what happens when opposing counsel flash their federal badges under the noses of State Bar lawyers.

Holder: Balks On Investigation

Russoniello: Member, State Bar of California
Instead of defending their members and the integrity of their organization, they run with their tails between their legs.
Such organized infiltrations of a state bar association may create an enterprise-in-fact under RICO. In Boyle, __ U.S. __, the Court rejected the argument that an enterprise required a formal and ascertainable structure and Read more of this post