Justice Department fines just got more expensive, again

The Justice Department is increasing the size of civil monetary penalties to account for inflation. This means fines for violations will be higher than they were last year.

Every year, the Justice Department adjusts its civil penalties for inflation. This is a routine update, but it means that the cost of breaking federal rules steadily increases over time. Companies and individuals who violate federal laws will pay more in fines than they would have in previous years for the same offense.