penalties

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In 2019, the California Department of Industrial Relations filed a request in Orange County Superior Court that a judge order the company to pay $2,898 in unpaid civil penalties.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Could his prowess at penalties work in his favour?

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The new policy says the FDA won’t pursue penalties or other enforcement against products that go to market, as long as they have submitted complete applications for their new products to the agency.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

“Two penalties for Ireland!” shouted Bagman, and the Bulgarian crowd howled with anger.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling