penalties

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That case, too, was settled, with Musk and Tesla each paying $20 million in penalties.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

In June 2025, the New York City Council passed legislation increasing notario fraud penalties, and a similar law passed in Florida.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

Farren also wants to impose financial penalties for bad behavior.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

District Judge Amit Mehta ruled Alphabet cannot pay for exclusive search engine status but rejected other penalties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

To Harry’s great disappointment, Cormac McLaggen saved four penalties out of five.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling