Intel Corp (INTC)

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Re: Ever since the EU went after Intel, I do not recall articles that emphasized the imposing of rules to be the "greater" punishment as oposed to the maximium fine. I find this interesting and I am wondering if the EU is laying the groundwork for its decision. I think the EU will impose a minimal fine and impose some rules that will amount to a slap on the hand. In that case, the EU will look foolish, unless it can spread the word that the imposing of rules is the greater of the punishments. I think that is what this article is doing.

I don't get this line of reasoning. Either Intel broke an existing rule, or they did not. Not even the EU can fine someone for breaking a rule that they think should have been implemented, but which had never actually gone through legislation.