A Norwegian company, Isola, had for many years manufactured and supplied so-called uncoupling membranes for the German company Dural. Dural resold the membranes under its own trademark in Europe and the United States. In...
A limited liability company had provided a demand guarantee securing its obligations as employer in a construction contract. The demand guarantee entitled the contractor to payment upon demand, without the employer being able to raise objections arising from the...
When a civil case has been decided by the District Court, it is not necessarily the end of the matter. The Norwegian judicial system is based on a multi-tier court structure, which gives the parties the opportunity to have a case reviewed...
When a dispute reaches the courts, it is easy to assume that the next step will be a full trial followed by a judgment. In practice, however, many civil cases are resolved in...
In certain disputes, it may be crucial to act quickly. Even if you believe you have a strong legal claim, it may be too late if the opposing party sells assets...
For many private individuals and businesses, the threshold for bringing a dispute before the courts is high. At the same time, it is important to understand how the process actually works. A solid understanding...