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The Norwegian Privacy Appeals Board has upheld the Norwegian Data Protection Authority's record fine of NOK 65 million (Euro 6.2 million) for the failure to obtain valid consent...

With regards to the presentation of the revised National Budget, the Norwegian government announced their plans concerning the introduction of a moderate production tax on onshore wind power production from 2022.

Read about the Supreme Court's 2024 verdict on the Karasjok case where Finnmarkseiendommen (FeFo) was acquitted in a significant land rights dispute.

PST presented the National Threat Assessment (NTA) for 2024 yesterday. It is important reading for Norwegian businesses but also leaves some fundamental questions.

Today, the Supreme Court ruled on the so-called ACER case, where the central question was whether the Constitution was violated when the Norwegian Parliament...

Hjort has assisted a law firm and the lawyer responsible for the case in a case where a former client had made a claim for compensation.

The Supreme Court issued its decision in the so-called "tips case", where employees at Hotel Bristol and Oslo Plaza Hotel were granted the right to keep the tips they received from customers without the employer...

Two companies domiciled in the Marshall Islands, have sued a bank seeking damages after the bank refused to offer VPS services. The basis for the rejection was that the bank was unable to carry out the necessary...

In a groundbreaking ruling from the Labor Court on February 5, new light was shed on the legality of sympathy strikes in Norway, especially in cases involving foreign employers.

Many owners of real estate conglomerates are currently considering making capital changes to reduce the wealth tax for 2023.

On May 25, 2023, the Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion decided to implement an approval scheme for temporary employment agencies. The approval scheme is an extension of the tightening of access...

In recent years the traditional employment relationships have evolved. Enterprises are incorporating new methods of recruitment based on market analysis, whilst also attempting to be less...

The change will enter into force on 1 April 2023, and could have a major impact on employers who use temporary agency workers. The purpose of the amendment is to reinforce that permanent...

On October 12, 2023, the government appointed Electricity Price Committee presented their report.

AP, SP, and SV have agreed to investigate differentiated valuation of unlisted shares in wealth tax based

Until July 1st, businesses should review their agreements to determine if any changes need to be made.

Christian B. Hjort and Mikkel Toft Gimse acted as legal counsel for the former CEO of Metallco Aluminium for a criminal case concerning safety provision violations.

On July 1, 2024, a legislative change that establishes new requirements for the content of employment contracts will come into effect. This amendment expands the list of information that must be included...