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Since the beginning of the year, Foyen has been working on internal development of an AI tool for Swedish lawyers. The development has been carried out as a partner-led project with support from AI-specialized programmers and ongoing testing by various legal specialists within Foyen.
It has long been stated that Norway is well-positioned to exploit large mineral deposits in the Norwegian countryside. However – and despite an increased focus on the need for self-sufficiency with respect to critical minerals – actual mining projects have been few and far between. A recent Supreme Court judgment has provided much-needed clarity about when minerals are owned by the Norwegian State and when ownership rests with the landowner.