{
  "id": 13757166,
  "title": "The grocery chains' lawyers: – A clear power imbalance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/dagligvarekjedenes-advokater-en-klar-overmakt",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-11T16:44:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "E24 Norway",
    "slug": "e24-norway",
    "url": "https://e24.no/naeringsliv/i/pBaMzX/dagligvarekjedenes-advokater-en-klar-overmakt"
  },
  "original_language": "nl",
  "account": "A Norwegian court case involving major grocery chains Norgesgruppen, Coop, and Reitan Retail, which were fined 4.9 billion kroner by the Competition Authority for price-fixing, is set to begin. The chains, which own brands like Kiwi, Meny, and Joker, are using top lawyers from four of Norway's largest law firms, including Wikborg Rein, Thommessen, Bahr, and Wiersholm. The case, which starts on October 12 and is expected to last over two months, has drawn attention from experts, including law professor Mads Andenæs, who expressed concerns that the chains' significant resources could influence the outcome. The state's team, led by the Government's lawyer, Fredrik Sejersted, will face a strong challenge from the chains' lawyers, including Siri Teigum, a renowned competition law expert.",
  "summary": "Coops advokat har tidligere tatt over 8000 kroner timen. Jusprofessor mener staten står i en…",
  "key_points": [
    "Norgesgruppen advokater lead daily essentials price case",
    "Four largest law firms to use full capabilities for NOK 4.9B fee",
    "UiO professor and Professor Mads Andenæs note firms' clear dominance"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}