It is a financial penalty imposed by a government agency as restitution for wrongdoing, which is defined by a codification of legislation, regulations, and decrees. It is not considered a criminal punishment but is sought in order to compensate the state for the harm it receives.
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Genesis Global Capital to Pay $21M Civil Penalty and Imposing a Permanent Injunction to Settle Charles. Washington D.C.…
Quickwork LLC and one of its managers, Eric Anthony Nepute, have agreed to injunctions and to pay civil…
Globe Metallurgical to Pay $2.6 Million Fine, Implement Extensive Emissions Controls, and Limit Sulfur Inputs to Reduce Pollution…
