Law360, New York (September 19, 2012, 9:54 PM ET) -- The Sixth Circuit on Wednesday revived a putative Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act class action accusing John Hancock Life Insurance Co., Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP and others of making misrepresentations to steer companies to an abusive tax shelter.
The appeals court reversed a Michigan federal court's dismissal of RICO and other claims Stoney Creek Fisheries & Equipment Inc. and its owners had brought against John Hancock, Edwards Angell, its former attorney John Reid and others. The plaintiffs argue a purportedly tax-deductible welfare benefit...
6th Circ. Revives RICO Case Against John Hancock, Law Firm
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