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A Green Revelation: Europe’s Battle Against Greenwashing and for Reliable Environmental Information

Greenwashing is no longer a marginal phenomenon, but a global phenomenon that increasingly concerns consumers. Misleading environmental claims that companies or states use to suggest a green image have prompted the European Union to take action (European Green Claims). But how is the EU tackling this issue and what role do companies like Helvezia Pharma & Medical Care AG, which are consciously committed to sustainability, play? The EU is Fighting Against Greenwashing European consumers should no longer be victims of advertising that presents products as environmentally friendly when they are…

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The UNASDG and Neutrino Energy Group: A United Step Towards a Sustainable World

Within the illustrious panorama of scientific discoveries and technological revolutions, there exist innovations that subtly refine what’s known, and those that propel us into uncharted territories. These groundbreaking „Jump Innovations“ stand apart, not by mere enhancements, but by their transformative essence. They don’t just iterate-they disrupt, reimagine, and transcend traditional bounds. Such is the aura surrounding neutrinovoltaic technology, the avant-garde discipline set to embark on a trillion-euro journey into tomorrow. Its potential is further underscored by the strategic alliance between the Neutrino Energy Group and UNASDG, paving the way for…

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Holger Thorsten Schubarts Speech to the G20

Neutrino Energy Group’s Blueprint for Change: How Neutrinovoltaics Could Influence G20 Energy Policies Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed leaders of the world, We stand before you today with a profound sense of hope and excitement as we convene at the 2023 G20 summit in the vibrant city of New Delhi. Our gathering today is not just an assembly of nations but a congregation of visionaries, each of us holding the keys to unlock a brighter and more sustainable future for our planet. Today, I, Holger Thorsten Schubart, the founder and CEO…

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#FreeWebSearch Day

A new action day for freedom of information and democracy: 29 September Open access to online resources is a key factor for freedom of information and democracy. The new #FreeWebSearch Day on 29 September draws attention to this issue worldwide and bundles participatory actions. In the future, 29 September will stand for a free and transparent internet search: The Open Search Foundation (OSF) from Starnberg has set up a website for this new international action day and, together with partners, invites people to advocate a free web. „#FreeWebSearch Day unites…

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Misleading claims about neutral impact of products on climate and environment

Misleading claims about neutral impact of products on climate and environment Promoting products with expressions such as „climate neutral“ has the potential to be misleading and to fall foul of competition law. Such was the verdict of the Landgericht (LG) [Regional Court of] Karlsruhe in a judgment dated July 26, 2023 (case ref.: 13 O 46/22 KfH). Germany“s Unfair Competition Act (UWG) deems business practices misleading that cause a market participant to make a transactional decision that they would otherwise not have made. This includes deceptive statements relating to, among…

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Occupational Safety and Health in the European Union

The European Union has a long history of cooperation on issues of safety and health at the workplace. This collaboration has resulted in a multitude of regulations and measures aimed at reducing work accidents and occupational diseases and improving working conditions throughout the EU while considering ESG guidelines (Environmental, Social, and Governance). The main instruments at the EU level are the Framework Directives on occupational safety and health, which were first adopted in 1989. Max Leber explains that these directives promote a coherent approach to occupational safety and health across…

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Filling the Knowledge Gap in British Nigerian History

The history of the British occupation of Southern Nigeria is a significant chapter in the broader narrative of global imperialism and colonialism. Even though it is a relatively widespread fact that there were casualties both on the Nigerian and on the British side, due to a lack of comprehensive historical records there is a significant gap when it comes to the exact numbers, victims and circumstances. In his book „Britain’s Killing Fields. Southern Nigeria 1900 – 1930“, which was published in June 2023 by GRIN Publishing, John Igbino addresses this…

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Marc Klaas and MTR Legal Rechtsanwälte recognized in 2023 edition of Best Lawyers

Marc Klaas and MTR Legal Rechtsanwälte recognized in 2023 edition of Best Lawyers Every year, U.S. publishing house Best Lawyers presents its pick of the top lawyers from across the globe, with this year“s Germany edition featuring both MTR Legal Rechtsanwälte as well as the firm“s very own Marc Klaas. The prestigious publishing company identifies the best lawyers and law firms each year across a wide variety of legal fields. This year“s edition recognizes not only the commercial law firm MTR Legal Rechtsanwälte, but also one of the firm“s most…

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International commercial law firm MTR Legal Rechtsanwälte on course for growth

International commercial law firm MTR Legal Rechtsanwälte on course for growth In order to continue to provide the best possible consultancy service to our clients, MTR Legal Rechtsanwälte is proud to welcome new talent to the team. Ensuring that both domestic and international clients receive the best advice and support remains a top priority at our firm. A self-critical, internal evaluation of the services we provide is just as much a part of this as regular training and education for team members. In order to continue to be able to…

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Contract fulfillment and force majeure

Contract fulfillment and force majeure While the concept of force majeure has recently shot to prominence in commercial law due to the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine, it does not release those concerned from liability in all circumstances. It is not surprising, however, given the profound impact these crises have had on the economy and the various other problems that are contributing to supply bottlenecks and the failure of supply chains, that many businesses are finding it increasingly difficult to fulfil their contractual obligations. This is often justified…

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