penalties

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Goldman paid more than $5 billion in penalties to the U.S. and Malaysia related to its role.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Done poorly, they could trigger stealth taxes, surtaxes, lost deductions and Medicare penalties that show up years later, like a bar tab you forgot about.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

"Disappointingly, Meta are objecting to the payment of fees, and any penalties that could be levied on companies in future, that are calculated on this basis," the spokesperson said.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Although the parties agreed Monday to dismiss the broader lawsuit, Lively is still seeking attorneys’ fees, punitive damages and other financial penalties stemming from Baldoni’s failed $400-million defamation countersuit against her, which U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 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