71. All indications are that he will rule that Microsoft did violate the law, and that the trial should next consider what penalty is in order. 72. Although a cash penalty is the standard punishment for such alleged infractions, the group wants to make an example of the textile minister. 73. But any penalty on imports is likely to cut competition among suppliers and raise costs at a time when the domestic oil industry is hurting. 74. But he was not banned from the industry, and the SEC penalty was for failure to supervise Mozer, not for any act he committed. 75. But criminal penalties were unwarranted, he said. 76. But even on procedural grounds the penalty is hard to defend. 77. But McRae thought the penalty was excessive for such a mild incident. 78. But in keeping with the spirit of the law, there are no penalties for violating the stress-free zone. 79. But penalties could be the death of them. 80. But Schuerholz indicated the penalty was about what the Braves expected. |