penalties

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But Liman denied Lively’s request for treble and punitive damages, concluding that the procedural mechanism her lawyers used permitted recovery of attorneys fees and costs but not broader financial penalties.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Moments after Bosnia-Herzegovina had beaten Italy on penalties to qualify for only their second World Cup, Dzeko celebrated cautiously while nursing his arm in a sling.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

The fine is the largest ever imposed on a single company in South Korea and far exceeds penalties levied previously for data breaches at other companies such as SK Telecom and KT.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

However, transfers can have unintended consequences, including Medicaid penalties and tax implications, so make sure you seek out legal counsel before you make any sudden moves.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

When there's a note in the file, the work can be made up gradually with no penalties.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements