A federal judge threw out the settlement, saying it could adversely affect competition.

But some lawmakers expressed concerns about how the deal would affect competition.

Meanwhile, the two sides face another trial on whether the discount policy adversely affected competition.

And it argued that its 8 percent share of the auto sound market is too small to adversely affect competition.

They advise Government and its agents on how proposed legislation or regulations could affect competition.

On Dec. 12, the commission began a study, as required under the 1984 act, to determine how the law has affected competition.

The Commission then reviews how the merger may affect competition.

Retroactive legislation affects competition and is unacceptable from a legal point of view.

Those reports will have to include recommendations on the key issues affecting competition in the sector.

It is correct that the Commission has powers to assess tax measures affecting competition.