Category: RICO

Chinese Fast-Fashion Retailer Sued in US for Racketeering, Copyright Infringement

Chinese fast fashion e-commerce company Shein has recently been sued again in the United States for racketeering and plagiarizing the work of three independent designers. The plaintiffs accused Shein, a Chinese company that recently changed its headquarters’ address to Singapore, violated the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), as the company has engaged in…


Landmark Lawsuit Could Change Online Porn Industry

The lawyer in a landmark civil lawsuit against pornographic giant Pornhub’s parent company says a successful result could rein in harmful practices endemic to online porn. On June 17, Michael Bowe of Brown Rudnick LLP filed a complaint in a California court on behalf of 34 female plaintiffs against MindGeek, which owns the Montreal-based pornographic…


State Employee Brings RICO Suit Against Public Sector Union

An Oregon state government employee is suing a labor union under racketeering laws over its refusal to grant her request to opt out of paying dues, claiming the union engaged in a pattern of fraudulent activity that victimized both her and other union members. Staci Trees of Bend, Oregon, who works for the Oregon Department…