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The year 2021 starts well for the consumer
The year has started well for the protection of the consumer. The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has …
What you need to know about exclusive distribution
When choosing your marketing strategy, you will need to decide which distribution channels you will be using. Will you be …
What the Consumer and Market Authority will be doing in 2021
In 2021, the Dutch Consumer and Market Authority (ACM) will pay extra attention to the three main points on its …
Is a manufacturer allowed to refuse supplies?
Consumers who need to replace their ink cartridges prefer to have choice between different brands. And when repairing a car, …
Consumer law compliance high on your agenda – a good intention
Consumer law compliance is not only a good intention for 2021, but a ‘must have’ for online sellers. The prevention …
ACM publishes Agenda 2020-2021
On 3 December 2019, the Authority Consumer & Market (hereinafter: ‘ACM’) published the agenda for 2020-2021. Over the next two …
European Commission starts cartel investigation into purchasing alliance between retailers
On November 4, 2019, the European Commission (hereinafter: ‘Commission’) announced in a press release that it had opened a cartel …
European Court confirms ban on online sales via third party platforms
On 6 December 6, 2017, the Court of Justice of the European Union (“ECJ”) gave its judgement in the Coty-case …
KPN ends marriage between Liberty Global and Ziggo
On October 10, 2014, the European Commission (“Commission”) cleared the acquisition of Ziggo by Liberty Global. Approximately three years later, …
