fines

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The fines were levied under a 1996 law, the Helms-Burton Act, which allowed any American whose assets had been expropriated by the Castro government to sue those who profited from their use.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The amount the Spanish government owes her includes fines and interest in addition to the money she handed over, despite having no legal obligation to pay it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The sheer size of Musk's wealth makes it seem unlikely that even a string of losses, related costs or fines would put him off fighting or filing future lawsuits.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Lisa Haage, the enforcement chief, said “90% of the time” the commission is able to settle such cases without fines.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Appended to the form were the usual copious regulations and warnings of severe fines and immediate banishment for doing, well, pretty much anything.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson