penalties

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If the attorney general’s office finds that the merger violated antitrust law, it could pursue legal action against Compass and seek potential penalties including fines or even selling off parts of the company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

They seek restitution of $96,000 plus civil penalties and attorneys’ fees.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

To receive the maximum benefit for which you are eligible, you simply must have reached FRA at the time you claim survivor benefits to avoid any penalties for early filing.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

They also establish a strict obligation for migrants subject to expulsion to leave and cooperate with authorities, envisaging harsher penalties, including detention, for those who refuse to do so.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Again, I said that they must furnish evidence if they were going to impose any penalties.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela