Leviathan Corp

question 42

Essay

Leviathan Corp.has filed a civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO)lawsuit against NBS Bros. ,an accounting firm.NBS has 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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Definitions:

Gestalt Therapy

This psychotherapy approach prioritizes personal accountability and centers on what the individual is experiencing right now, the interaction between the therapist and the client, the societal and environmental backdrop of an individual's life, and the autonomous modifications individuals implement due to their general context.

Fritz Perls

A psychiatrist and psychotherapist known for developing Gestalt Therapy, a form of psychotherapy focusing on awareness and personal responsibility.

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique where a patient says whatever comes to mind without censorship, used to explore the unconscious.

Primary Analysis

The initial examination and interpretation of data or findings from a study, focusing on the main objectives without extending into more nuanced or secondary inquiries.