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As a consequence of the merger of courts following the judicial reform in 2021, several court leaders became redundant in their leadership roles. The affected positions were continued as judicial offices in the merged courts, but in a way that allowed the incumbents to retain their title and salary.

PST presented the National Threat Assessment (NTA) for 2024. It is important for Norwegian businesses to be oriented with this assessment, although there are still some fundamental questions that need to be addressed.

Recently, a series of interesting initiatives have been introduced with the goal of amplifying renewable energy production from solar power. At Hjort, we are closely monitoring this progressive and promising endeavor.

In a judgment from Borgarting Court of Appeal on January 23, 2024, Hjort’s client was granted com-pensation under the Companies Act § 17-1. According to the provision, among others, the CEO, board members, or shareholders can be held personally liable for damage caused intentionally or negligently.

Following the Supreme Court’s decision in November 2023 that ByWe had lost the right to claim dismissal due to agreed arbitration, the main hearing in IdHair Company A/S’s lawsuit against ByWe took place in January 2024. Søndre Østfold District Court has, in its judgment of January 25, 2024, ruled in favor of IdHair, and ByWe is ordered to pay compensation and legal costs totaling 12 million Norwegian kroner.

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The first paragraph of section 14-9 in the Norwegian Working Environment Act establishes the fundamental principle regarding permanent employment. According to the Norwegian government, a high percentage of permanent employment will contribute to more productive, adaptable, and competitive businesses.

Artificial intelligence (AI) presents opportunities and challenges for businesses. While AI can offer significant benefits, and the risk of not implementing AI can also be perceived as high by many, it is crucial to understand and address the associated legal risks to ensure compliance and ethical AI development. Failure to adhere to legal requirements, or to take proper account of them when planning an AI strategy, can also limit an enterprise’s ability to harness the potential of AI.

As the number business enterprises in Norway have chosen to organize themselves into corporations or corporation-like structures increases, it became necessary to amend employment guidelines in the Working Environment Act.