Leviathan Corp

question 27

Essay

Leviathan Corp.filed a civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO)lawsuit against NBS Bros. ,an accounting firm.NBS asked the court to dismiss the case for two reasons: first,Leviathan did not allege,and cannot prove,that NBS is connected in any way with organized crime,as that term is customarily used;and second,Leviathan did not allege,and cannot prove,that NBS was criminally convicted of a predicate offense.Should NBS succeed with these arguments? Explain your reasoning.

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