As far as I can tell and find out on the Internet, Springer Verlag is a completely different corporation that has nothing in common with Axel Springer except a similar name.
Because of their shady tactics, I had naturally assumed that Axel Springer must be involved, but in fact, Springer Verlag was founded by Julius Springer, who apparently has nothing to do with Axel Springer.
As far as I can tell and find out on the Internet, Springer Verlag is a completely different corporation that has nothing in common with Axel Springer except a similar name.
You’re right—thanks for pointing that out.
Because of their shady tactics, I had naturally assumed that Axel Springer must be involved, but in fact, Springer Verlag was founded by Julius Springer, who apparently has nothing to do with Axel Springer.