Employer not liable for compen­sation for work-related mental injury

On 6 November 2019, The Western High Court acquitted an employer of liability to pay compensation in a case of an unskilled employee’s mental illness as a consequence of working at a school with pupils with problem behaviour.

New national network for asset management

Horten has contributed to establishing the new national network for assets management called Asset Management Danmark. The association’s statutory general meeting took place on 4 November 2019.

When may a trustee be replaced?

In a new ruling from the Maritime and Commercial High Court, it was established that the creditors were not entitled to appoint a new trustee as there were no prospects of dividend to creditors with unsecured claims.

Employee obligated to contribute to securing the employer’s refund of sickness benefits

In a recent ruling, The Supreme Court decided that it is a part of the duty of loyalty to contribute to ensuring that the employer receives refund of sickness benefits. However, the employee was not found liable for compensation in this case, since it was not a case of gross negligence.

IFLR1000 recognises 12 Horten partners

The international directory IFLR1000 recently published its Financial and Corporate Rankings for 2020, and Horten has improved its rankings.