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ACM imposes fine on Epic for unfair commercial practices aimed at children in Fortnite game
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has imposed a fine on game developer Epic Games International for using unfair commercial practices aimed at children in its Fortnite game. Companies need to do business with the utmost care, … -
Epic fined for unfair commercial practices aimed at children in Fortnite game
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has imposed multiple sanctions on game developer Epic Games International for using unfair commercial practices aimed at children in its Fortnite game. ACM found that children that played the game … -
ACM fines LG for illegal price-fixing agreements involving television sets
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) imposes a fine of almost 8 million euros on LG Electronics Benelux Sales (LG). From 2015 through 2018, LG concluded illegal price-fixing agreements with seven large retailers on the online retail … -
Decision on objection against fine on Leadiant for excessive price of prescription drug CDCA
On 1 July 2021, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) imposed a fine on Leadiant for charging an excessive price for its prescription drug CDCA-Leadiant, thereby abusing its dominant position from June 2017 through December 2019. … -
ACM fines online store TrendX for having misled consumers
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has imposed a fine of 100,000 euros on online store TrendX for having misled consumers in the sale of various consumer products. The online store posted positive reviews that were fake, and it hid … -
ACM imposes fine on TrendX for unfair commercial practices
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has imposed a fine on TrendX for having misled consumers about its delivery times, and about the online reviews on its websites www.trendx.nl and www.klooo.nl. On these websites, TrendX did not … -
ACM imposes symbolic fine on travel agent for failing to inform consumers at beginning of pandemic
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has imposed a fine on travel booking site Tix. Consumers that wished to get refunds for flights cancelled due to COVID-19 had to pay 55 euros. Tix did not inform consumers about this fee in … -
ACM imposes fine for misleading telemarketing calls involving travel vouchers
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has imposed a fine of 50,000 euros on the owner of Travelance for misleading and aggressive telemarketing practices with regard to travel vouchers for city trips. The company called consumers … -
Modulaire fined for failing to notify ACM of acquisition of competitor
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has imposed on Modulaire, a manufacturer of modular homes, a fine of 1.85 million euros for having failed to notify ACM on time of an acquisition. Martijn Snoep, Chairman of the Board of ACM, … -
ACM fines Samsung over 39 million euros for influencing the online prices of television sets
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) imposes a fine of over 39 million euros on Samsung Electronics Benelux B.V. (Samsung). From January 2013 through December 2018, Samsung exercised undue influence on the online retail prices of …