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Appeals judges: Dish Network on hook for 66M telemarketing calls, but judge shouldn't have used Dish's 'wealth' to set $280M penalties

By Jonathan Bilyk | Thursday, Mar 26, 2020 @ 4:48pm

The judges said 'harm' not 'depth of the wrongdoer's pocket' would be better guide for setting damages over government's telemarketing claims vs satellite TV provider Dish Network.
Calif. AG fears possible effects of union fees case at U.S. Supreme Court

By Angela Underwood | Wednesday, Jan 31, 2018 @ 9:51am

WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – An amicus brief filed by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra argues public employees should have to pay union fees even if they fell that it contributes to political pandering.
Dish Network hit with $283M penalty for third-party telemarketing practices

By Corinne Lincoln-Pinheiro | Friday, Jun 23, 2017 @ 2:56pm

A Springfield federal judge has placed Dish Network on the hook for a fine of more than $280 million for alleged violations of federal telemarketing law, even though the violations were committed by third-party contractors. And other companies should take note of the judge's ruling, said a lawyer who specializes in defenses against similar legal actions.