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European Community v. RJR Nabisco, Inc.
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April 13, 2015
Full 2nd Circ. Won't Rehear EU RICO Suit Against RJ Reynolds
The Second Circuit denied rehearing en banc an April 2014 decision reviving the European Union's civil suit against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. alleging a money-laundering scheme, but judges in four dissenting opinions said Monday that the issue of when Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act claims can apply to conduct outside the U.S. bears further review.
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August 20, 2014
2nd Circ. Won't Revisit EU's RICO Suit Against RJ Reynolds
The Second Circuit on Wednesday stood by its April opinion holding that Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act claims can apply to conduct outside the U.S., leaving intact a decision to revive a European Union suit alleging a criminal money-laundering and cigarette-smuggling scheme run by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.
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May 08, 2014
RJR Nabisco Targets 2nd Circ.'s Revival Of EU's RICO Suit
RJR Nabisco Inc. on Wednesday asked the Second Circuit to revisit an April ruling that revived the European Union's money laundering suit against the company under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, faulting the panel for backing RICO's extraterritorial reach.
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April 23, 2014
2nd Circ. Revives EU's RICO Suit Against RJR Nabisco
The Second Circuit on Wednesday revived a European Union suit accusing RJR Nabisco Inc. of running a criminal money-laundering and cigarette-smuggling scheme, saying Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act claims can apply to foreign groups and misconduct outside the U.S.