12.05.2021 Business law Tax on wind turbines 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.
07.04.2021 About Hjort, Business law Managing IP names Hjort as “Firm of the Year” for Copyright and Design in Norway Copyright & Design 2021
22.02.2021 Business law Advokatfirmaet Hjort assists Port of Bergen (Bergen Havn AS) in the acquisition of two companies in Ågotnes The Port of Bergen is one step closer to a new cargo port.
Business law Hjort Assists in Novamont’s Acquisition of BioBag AS Hjort advised Novamont, a PE-owned European leader in biodegradable materials and biochemicals, on the acquisition of 100% of the shares in BioBag AS, a Norwegian pioneer in compostable bags and packaging solutions.
23.11.2020 Business law Employees unsuccessful in claim for early retirement In a ruling of 13 November 2020, the Supreme Court reversed the Court of Appeal’s decision and ruled that a company was not obliged to offer employees early retirement in connection with a downsizing.
13.11.2020 Seminar Nordic HR Webinar 2020 – Update on hot topics in the Nordics Together with our Ius Laboris colleagues from Denmark, Finland and Sweden we will provide a brief update on the current COVID-19 situation and insight into relevant HR topics in each country.
03.11.2020 Business law Supreme Court: Temporary Workers are Also Entitled to Company Bonuses On 2 November 2020, the Supreme Court handed down a ruling (HR-2020-2109-A) with important clarifications on the concept of pay and the principle of equal treatment for agency workers.
16.09.2020 Business law The Norwegian Offshore Wind Cluster (NOWC) and Hjort Jørn A. Uggerud named as leader of the Norwegian Offshore Wind Cluster Contracts group.
07.09.2020 Business law Monster “unleashed the beast,” but was shot down by the court The International energy drinks giant Monster Energy Company recently lost a trademark infringement claim against the energy drinks start-up Manimal Energy, before Borgarting Court of Appeals in Norway. The appeal court also rejected Monster’s claim that Manimal had copied Monster’s products in violation of Norwegian marketing law.
