09.04.2025 Dispute resolution and Litigation Supreme Court Clarification: Seizure Cannot Be Used to Secure Anticipated Legal Costs in Civil Litigation In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court’s Appeals Committee has ruled that plaintiffs cannot employ seizure (arrest) to secure anticipated legal costs in civil disputes. Despite the likelihood of a favorable outcome for the plaintiff, the Committee emphasized that legal costs cannot be determined or awarded until the case is resolved. In a 2-1 decision, the Supreme Court rejected the use of seizure as a tool to safeguard potential future claims for legal costs, citing both procedural and legal limitations.
10.01.2025 Business law Navigating the Norwegian Real Estate Landscape in 2025 As we enter a new and exciting year in the Norwegian real estate sector, it’s crucial for property developers to stay informed about the evolving regulatory framework. Here, we summarize key issues that real estate stakeholders should be aware of in 2025.
30.10.2024 Business law What happens with your unused holidays at the end of the year in Norway? As the calendar year draws to an end, employers and the employees face questions regarding the handling of unused holidays. This can lead to financial and operational challenges if not managed correctly.
Business law Hjort’s Method Ensures High Quality Investigations Investigations are an examination method used in situations where there have been allegations of reprehensible conduct or claims thereof. With an increased focus on ethics and work environment, the number of investigations has risen, and many of them receive significant media attention. Read more
31.05.2024 Business law Legislative Amendment Raises the Ceiling for Fines from the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority A legislative amendment has granted the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority the power to impose significantly higher fines on businesses that violate the Working Environment Act. The fine, known as an administrative fee, can now be up to six million NOK or four percent of the company’s turnover. This change applies to all companies and enterprises. Read more
11.06.2024 Dispute resolution and Litigation Supreme Court Verdict on Karasjok Case: Finnmarkseiendommen Acquitted Read about the Supreme Court’s 2024 verdict on the Karasjok case where Finnmarkseiendommen (FeFo) was acquitted in a significant land rights dispute. Read more
30.09.2024 Dispute resolution and Litigation Understanding Legal Mediation: Benefits and Process Explained We are often asked what court mediation is, how it works and whether it is something that must occur if one finds themselves in a legal dispute. In the following article, we provide brief answers to frequently asked questions. Read more
04.07.2024 Business law The Norwegian Holiday System Explained The Norwegian holiday leave and holiday pay ensures that employees have a statutory right to holiday leave every year regardless of what kind of arrangements the employer decides to provide the employees with. The system can however seem complicated. In this article we explain the fundamentals of the Norwegian holiday leave and pay system and clear up some common misunderstandings. Read more
23.06.2024 Business law NVE Proposes New Price Regulation for District Heating On June 20, 2024 the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) introduced a proposal for new price regulation in the district heating sector, following extensive work on the issue since November 2021. The proposal suggests maintaining a maximum price regulation but with significant modifications, positioning NVE as an active price regulator. Read more
04.07.2024 Business law Legislative changes related to the content of the written employment contract 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 in employment contracts entered into after July 1. Additionally, employees will be able to request that existing employment contracts be updated or supplemented. Therefore, the legislative change means that employers must update their templates for employment contracts and prepare for existing contracts to be updated or supplemented. Read more
