Case T- 272/12 Energetický a průmyslový and EP Investment Advisors v Commission (obstructing an inspection) [Archived]
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Practice notesCase T- 272/12 Energetický a průmyslový and EP Investment Advisors v Commission (obstructing an inspection) [Archived]
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Outline | Appeal to the General Court seeking Annulment or a reduction in the level of fine imposed regarding the Commission's decision of 28 March 2012 finding an infringement of Article 23 of Regulation 1/2003 and imposing a fine of €2.5m on Czech energy company Energetický and its business advisory unit EP Advisors for their alleged obstruction during an unannounced Commission inspection. The applicants claim that there were irregularities in the conduct of the inspection insofar as the Commission did not ensure that the relevant individuals had been properly informed of their duties (or of the consequences of non-compliance) and, furthermore, breached the 'presumption of innocence' principle as it allegedly approached the case with insufficient care and transparency. On 26 November 2014, the General Court dismissed the action in its entirety. This case focuses on the |
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