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The Law Of Construction Bonds In Arkansas: A Review, David G. Paul Apr 1986

The Law Of Construction Bonds In Arkansas: A Review, David G. Paul

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

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The Lemon And Its Rejection: Code Language And Its Misconstruction, Janet A. Flaccus Apr 1986

The Lemon And Its Rejection: Code Language And Its Misconstruction, Janet A. Flaccus

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

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Filling In The Gap Left By Congress: What Is The Statute Of Limitations For Private Rico Claims?, Barbara Black Jan 1986

Filling In The Gap Left By Congress: What Is The Statute Of Limitations For Private Rico Claims?, Barbara Black

Faculty Articles and Other Publications

In increasing number, victims of business fraud are bringing lawsuits under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). Since the statute does not set out a time limit for bringing suit, the courts must determine the appropriate statute of limitations. Malley-Duff & Associates, Inc. v. Crown Life Insurance Co. illustrates the difficulties Congress creates for the courts when it fails to provide a limitations period. RICO makes it illegal to engage in a "pattern of racketeering activity" for certain illegal purposes. A "pattern of racketeering activity" consists of at least two acts of "racketeering activity" within a ten-year period. …


Recent Developments: Trimper V. Porter-Hayden: Statute Of Limitations In Asbestos-Related Wrongful Death Actions, Patricia Dart Brooks Jan 1986

Recent Developments: Trimper V. Porter-Hayden: Statute Of Limitations In Asbestos-Related Wrongful Death Actions, Patricia Dart Brooks

University of Baltimore Law Forum

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