Typically, conduct would have to rise to the level of fraud to justify punitives in a contract based dispute. That's a very high hurdle in most jurisdictions. Also, at that point the conduct complained of would likely be based in tort, not contract.
You can't typically get punitive damages for contract disputes. Also, there is a very real possibility that the contract hasn't been breached by the new owners' actions. It sounds like they used their superior bargaining power to put a lot of questionable yet enforceable provisions in the contract.
Your take is so weak. The "yanks" lost the election because of disinformation campaigns and low information voters. By placating fascist political action, all you are is delaying the inevitable decline of civilization. You're a frog sitting in a warming pot complimenting the relaxing pond.
That's the most baffling part. I never had a high opinion of the general populations intelligence. But you got to be a goddamn moron to be impressed by the current president. It's not hyperbole to say I've lost all faith and humanity.
Blanching it for 60 seconds and then shocking it in ice water is a great middle ground. Then let it dry and sear it in a hot pan with some olive oil and garlic. Add butter if you are feeling naughty.
The conservatives on the supreme Court haven't been consistent in decades. For then stare decises and judicial ethics are annoyances that should be ignored at all costs.
Typically, conduct would have to rise to the level of fraud to justify punitives in a contract based dispute. That's a very high hurdle in most jurisdictions. Also, at that point the conduct complained of would likely be based in tort, not contract.