News and current topics from various practice areas and industries

In January, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a landmark ruling on the principle of data minimization and the necessity requirement in processing personal data based on contract or legitimate interest.

In cases before the courts, the starting point is that the party that has “won” the case is entitled to full compensation from the other party for its legal costs. Where neither party has “won” the case, the starting point is that the parties must bear their own legal costs. However, settlement offers made during legal proceedings may result in a party being awarded legal costs in the judgement even if the party has not won the case. In this update, we provide a brief introduction to what is important for a settlement offer to have a positive effect on the court’s decision on legal costs.

The Digital Security Act, which implements the so-called NIS 1 directive from the EU, will most likely come into force in Norway during the first half of 2025.

In a press release today, NVE announces that licence applications for small hydropower plants will not be considered if there is a lack of documentation showing that the plant can be connected to the electricity grid.

At the request of Oslo District Court, the EFTA Court has issued an advisory opinion in the form of a judgement on the interpretation of Article 36 of the EEA Agreement on freedom to provide services, etc. The case concerns the question of whether Norwegian hiring rules are in line with EEA law.

Sickness absence is a major cost for Norwegian companies, and there is a lot to be gained for organisations that have control of the regulations. It’s also important to ensure fair and efficient treatment of employees, while protecting the company from potential pitfalls.

The end of a calendar year is approaching. In this connection, several questions often arise regard-ing any remaining holiday days and in some cases also the payment of holiday pay.

Consumers often have grounds for claiming reimbursement of their actual legal expenses, even if they are higher than the limitations that follow from the Dispute Act’s provisions on legal costs, writes the author of the article.

The establishment of the new Norwegian Directorate for Export Controls and Sanctions (DEKSA) marks a significant step in strengthening Norway’s export control framework and compliance with international sanctions. But what does this mean for Norwegian businesses?