What are the benefits of being able to use RICO law to address white collar crime? What are the arguments for and against such an approach? Do you believe the use of RICO law to pursue white collar criminals is a legitimate use of the law, or an expansion of the law that was never intended? If so, should this affect the way the law is currently used?

The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act is a United States federal law that provides for extended criminal penalties and a civil cause of action for acts performed as part of an ongoing criminal organization.