Competition Law Quiz

What is the primary legal basis referenced in the preliminary ruling?

Which of the following entities provided legal representation in this matter?

What aspect of competition law is particularly discussed in the judgment?

Which government agency acted as agents for the Czech Government?

At which sitting was the Opinion of the Advocate General given?

Which company was represented by advokát M.Nedelka?

What is the primary focus of Article 81 EC as referenced in the judgment?

What does the Commission Notice emphasize within the context of competition authorities?

What is prohibited under Article 3(1) of the Law on the Protection of Competition?

Until what date did the provisions of Article 3(1) of Law No 143/2001 Sb. remain unchanged?

What was the international cartel mentioned in the case primarily concerned with?

Who imposed fines on the undertakings involved in the GIS cartel?

When did the Commission inform the Úřad pro ochranu hospodářské soutěže about the intended proceeding regarding the cartel?

Which articles did the Commission base its proceedings for imposing fines on in 2006?

What aspect of competition did the administrative procedure at EU level concern?

What is one possible outcome described for agreements that restrict competition?

What does Article 16(2) of Regulation No 1/2003 specify about national authorities?

Under what condition can national competition authorities apply their national law?

Which of the following best describes the scope of Article 16(2) of Regulation No 1/2003?

What happens to the power of national competition authorities after a proceeding initiated by the Commission is concluded?

How do EU law and national law on competition operate in relation to each other?

What is the primary purpose of allowing a competition authority to suspend or close a case?

What is a misconception about the application of national competition law by authorities?

What does Regulation No 1/2003 allow regarding EU competition law and national legislation?

How should cases be generally handled according to the provided regulations?

In cases where a cartel or abuse of dominant position affects trade between Member States, which laws apply according to Regulation No 1/2003?

What does a fortiori mean in the context of the regulation?

What must national competition authorities avoid when ruling on matters already addressed by the Commission?

In relation to the handling of competition cases, what does the principle of a single authority imply?

Which aspects of competition law do EU and national laws view differently?

What was a significant change regarding the handling of competition cases as outlined in Registration No 1/2003?

Under what condition can national competition authorities still take action on a competition issue?

What principle is highlighted regarding the retroactive application of penalties in competition law?

What do the companies involved in the proceedings actually seek regarding the cartel effects before May 1, 2004?

How does the Advocate General view the companies' arguments concerning retroactive application?

What must be interpreted about Article 81 EC in relation to cartels producing effects before May 1, 2004?

What does the companies' argument infer about the powers of the Úřad pro ochranu hospodářské soutěže?

Which article is linked to the principle of ne bis in idem in this context?

What is a key characteristic of the constitutional traditions of the Member States regarding penalties?

What does the opening of a proceeding against a cartel by the Commission under Article 11(6) of Regulation No 1/2003 imply for national competition authorities?

What is the significance of the date May 1, 2004, in this legal context?

Which principle is relevant when considering the imposition of fines under competition law?

Under what condition does the ne bis in idem principle prohibit further proceedings against an undertaking?

Does the ne bis in idem principle apply based on the date of the anti-competitive conduct or the opening of proceedings?

What was the significance of the timing of decisions made by national authorities regarding fines?

Which articles of Regulation No 1/2003 must be considered together regarding national competition authorities' powers?

How is the temporal applicability of the ne bis in idem principle determined in the context of EU law?

What does the ne bis in idem principle safeguard against in competition law cases?