News and current topics from various practice areas and industries

Hjort advised WEP International SA in connection with the acquisition of 100% of the shares in MyEducation UK, Rejsespecialisten ApS, and MyEducation Norge AS.

Implementing carbon capture and storage involves high costs and government incentives are therefore a necessary measure for scaling the technology.

On 9 December 2024, the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Finance presented a proposal for a new scheme for sharing renewable energy within commercial areas. The aim of the scheme is to facili-tate the sharing of locally produced energy within defined commercial zones, thereby providing in-centives for investments in renewable energy production, including solar power on commercial build-ings.

We recently assisted Stein Lie and Svein Roar Grande in an extensive legal dispute against the artist Bjarne Melgaard. The trial took place in Oslo District Court in October 2024, and the court has now handed down a judgment in the case.

Testimony from parties and witnesses is often crucial evidence in Norwegian court proceedings. The main rule is that parties and witnesses must appear in court and provide oral testimony. There are, however, some exceptions to this rule. Questions may also arise as to whether it is possible (or preferable) to submit written statements or audio recordings instead. In this update, we provide an overview of the rules that apply to oral and written testimony in Norwegian courts.

National and international regulations are crucial for the effective implementation of carbon capture and storage as a measure to achieve climate targets. Below, we outline the key points you should know about the Norwegian and European regulatory frameworks.

Unio gets to keep the current main collective agreement in the state. This became clear after the National Wage Board today issued its ruling in the fundamental dispute between Unio and the state in connection with the 2024 state settlement. Hjort has assisted Unio in the case.

The new Digital Security Act applies to providers of critical services within selected sectors, as well as certain types of digital services.
The Digital Security Regulation is currently under consultation, and Hjort is assisting the industry in this process.

Last week, the Supreme Court delivered its judgment in an insurance dispute between Å Energi Vannkraft and Tryg Forsikring. The case concerned Å Energi Vannkraft’s claim for insurance compensation following damage to the Rygene power plant in Grimstad. The Supreme Court concluded that the damage was not covered by the energy insurance.