penalties

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According to an analysis by World Without Exploitation, an anti-trafficking group, 20 states are currently considering legislation to elevate penalties for buyers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Under the settlement, Volvo will pay $17.5 million in civil penalties to reimburse the state for the cost of the investigation and support its vehicle-testing operations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Such policies avoid the use-it-or-lose it penalties of traditional long-term-care policies, he said.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Possible penalties for Saints include a fine, a points deduction or even expulsion from the play-offs.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Joe wasn’t going to serve out the limit with penalties.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck