Joseph, an attorney and president of the American College of Trial Lawyers, provides a concise analysis of the major legal issues arising in civil actions litigated under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). He focuses on opinions of the Supreme Court and federal courts of appeals, and identifies important issues, clarifies the analysis and resolution of RICO disputes by identifying questions that are settled and those that are not, and addresses practical problems posed by uncertainty of legal standards. This edition includes all major emerging issues in civil RICO litigation and current developments like recent Supreme Court rulings, circuit splits on issues, and Congressional amendments and predicate act statutes. A copy of the statute is included. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)