Fender Sues Thomann Over Stratocaster Shape in Düsseldorf Copyright Dispute Fender has filed a lawsuit in July 2026 against Thomann, alleging that Harley Benton guitars copy the iconic Stratocaster body …
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Austria’s long summer holidays strain working parents and fuel camp market
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerAustria summer holidays leave working parents juggling care and costs Austria summer holidays strain working parents: study shows nine-week break fuels a booming camp industry, adds costs for families and …
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Tesla Announces Up to 18 GWh Battery Cell Production Ramp-Up in Gruenheide
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerTesla to produce battery cells at Grünheide with 18 GWh target Tesla battery cell production in Grünheide will aim for up to 18 GWh capacity and more than €1 billion …
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EU enacts ban on destroying new textiles as industry calls it unrealistic
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU ban on destruction of new textiles takes effect July 19, 2026 as industry warns rule misses the point EU ban on destruction of new textiles takes effect July 19, …
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Tesla Grünheide expansion to add 3,500 jobs and battery production
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerTesla Grünheide to scale up production, add 3,500 jobs and expand battery-cell operations Tesla Grünheide to ramp up output in 2026, expand battery-cell plans and create 3,500 jobs while facing …
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German consumer watchdog initiates profit clawback proceedings against Primaholding energy suppliers
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerVZBV launches profit disgorgement action against Primaholding over unlawful €3 print fee German consumer watchdog files profit disgorgement against Primaholding energy suppliers over unlawful €3 print fee; refunds go to …
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Tesla announces Grünheide expansion to scale production and add 3,500 jobs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerTesla Grünheide production to expand with battery-cell plans and 3,500 new jobs Tesla Grünheide production poised for significant growth in 2026, with plans to add battery-cell manufacturing, expand market reach …
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Social law attorney shortage in Germany drives surge in AI written court filings
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerShortage of social lawyers strains German courts as unrepresented claimants and AI filings surge Germany’s shortage of social lawyers is squeezing access to justice, leaving many claimants unrepresented and courts …
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EU clothing destruction ban takes effect, forcing retailers to resell or donate unsold stock EU clothing destruction ban takes effect July 19, 2026, barring large firms from destroying unsold clothes …
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EU bans destruction of unsold clothing and shoes by large companies
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU ban on destroying unsold clothing takes effect across the bloc EU ban on destroying unsold clothing now applies to large companies, with exceptions for dangerous, damaged or unclaimed donations. …