ArticleUpdated Legal Commentary On The Norwegian Outdoor Recreation ActRune Mykkeltvedt and Liv Zimmermann have revised the Karnov legal commentary on the Norwegian Outdoor Recreation Act.NorwayReal Estate and ConstructionAdvokatfirmaet Hjort
ArticleGovernment Proposes Stricter Regulation Of The Electricity Retail MarketAs part of efforts to facilitate a more consumer-friendly electricity market, the government today proposed changes to the Energy Act, the Marketing Act, and the Consumer Purchases Act..NorwayEnergy and Natural ResourcesAdvokatfirmaet Hjort
ArticleRecord GDPR Fine To Grindr In Digital Marketing CaseThe 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...NorwayPrivacyAdvokatfirmaet Hjort
ArticleSupreme Court Verdict On Karasjok Case: Finnmarkseiendommen AcquittedRead about the Supreme Court's 2024 verdict on the Karasjok case where Finnmarkseiendommen (FeFo) was acquitted in a significant land rights dispute.NorwayReal Estate and ConstructionAdvokatfirmaet Hjort
ArticleThe National Threat Assessment 2024 – What Does It Mean For Businesses?PST presented the National Threat Assessment (NTA) for 2024 yesterday. It is important reading for Norwegian businesses but also leaves some fundamental questions.NorwayCorporate/Commercial LawAdvokatfirmaet Hjort
ArticleHas The Supreme Court Put An End To The ACER Debate?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...NorwayEnergy and Natural ResourcesAdvokatfirmaet Hjort
ArticleTax On Wind TurbinesWith 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.NorwayEnergy and Natural ResourcesAdvokatfirmaet Hjort
ArticleAttorney Sued By Former ClientHjort 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.NorwayLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationAdvokatfirmaet Hjort
ArticleEmployment Law Practice | Supreme Court Ruling In The Tips CaseThe 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...NorwayLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationAdvokatfirmaet Hjort
ArticleSecurity For Case Cost LiabilityTwo 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...NorwayLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationAdvokatfirmaet Hjort
ArticleCapital Increase In Real Estate Companies To Reduce Wealth Tax For 2023Many owners of real estate conglomerates are currently considering making capital changes to reduce the wealth tax for 2023.NorwayTaxAdvokatfirmaet Hjort
ArticleA New Approval Requirement For Temporary Employment Agencies Is IntroducedOn 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...NorwayEmployment and HRAdvokatfirmaet Hjort
ArticleNorwegian Legislation On The Misclassification Of Employees And The Proposed Directive On Platform WorkIn 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...NorwayEmployment and HRAdvokatfirmaet Hjort
ArticlePrincipled Judgment From The Labor Court On Sympathy Strikes Against Foreign Companies In NorwayIn 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.NorwayEmployment and HRAdvokatfirmaet Hjort
ArticleTightening Of Access To Hiring From Staffing CompaniesThe 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...NorwayEmployment and HRAdvokatfirmaet Hjort
ArticleTightening Of The Hiring Rules – How Can Your Business Adapt To The Changes?Until July 1st, businesses should review their agreements to determine if any changes need to be made.NorwayEmployment and HRAdvokatfirmaet Hjort
ArticleA Balancing Act – Report From The Electricity Price CommitteeOn October 12, 2023, the government appointed Electricity Price Committee presented their report.NorwayEnergy and Natural ResourcesAdvokatfirmaet Hjort
ArticleHow Will The Valuation Of Different Share Classes Be Affected?AP, SP, and SV have agreed to investigate differentiated valuation of unlisted shares in wealth tax basedNorwayTaxAdvokatfirmaet Hjort
ArticleThe Metallco Case Ends With An Acquittal In The Court Of AppealsChristian 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.NorwayLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationAdvokatfirmaet Hjort
ArticleNavigating International Requests For Evidence Collection In NorwayMastering the complexities of international legal procedures demands expertise. When assessing evidence collection abroad, several practical issues can arise that can complicate the process...NorwayLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationAdvokatfirmaet Hjort