Racketeering
Racketeering is the act of operating an illegal business or scheme in order to make a profit, perpetrated by a structured group. The scheme is usually connected to mail fraud and wire fraud, and can result in an award of treble damages and attorneys fees.
About Janet Sparks
Public Profile
Janet Sparks is the former publisher of the Continental Franchise Review, an industry newsletter that covered the franchise community for over 30 years. She has also been a columnist for a leading franchise magazine for the past 13 years. Today she is an independent journalist who engages in investigative reporting, tackling complex issues that impact the franchise industry.
Janet can be reached at jsparks@bluemaumau.org or at 303-799-7398.
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