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The FIGC and the violation of Article 102 TFEU: the recent decision of the AGCM
With the decision of 1 July 2024, the AGCM (Italian Competition and Market Authority) imposed a fine of more than EUR 4 million on the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) for violating Article 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, which prohibits the abusive exploitation of a dominant position.
AGCM interrupts the sale of the “Hot Chip Challenge”
In November 2023, the Antitrust Authority opened an investigation against the company DAVE'S S.r.l., distributor in Italy of the product called the "Hot Chip Challenge", which involved consuming an extremely spicy and unpleasant tasting crisp. The Authority argued that the company had engaged in conduct in violation of the Consumer Code.
AGCM fines Balocco and Chiara Ferragni's corporations for unfair commercial practices
The Italian Antitrust Authority fined the companies Fenice S.r.l. and TBS Crew S.r.l., which manage the trademarks and rights relating to the personality and personal identity of Chiara Ferragni, and Balocco S.p.A., for the combined violation of their duty of professional diligence and unfair commercial practice, characterised by elements of deceptiveness.