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Supreme Court expands civil RICO: Cannabis industry faces new risks in wake of Horn decision

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Alexander Malyshev and Sarah Ganley of Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP discuss the Supreme Court’s decision as to the type of harm that may be actionable under RICO relating to cannabis products that are mislabeled or falsely marketed. Alexander Malyshev and Sarah Ganley of Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP discuss the Supreme Court’s decision as to the type of harm that may be actionable under RICO relating to cannabis products that are mislabeled or falsely marketed. Read More

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