October’s night skies still have much to offer, including a Blue Moon on Halloween.

Photo by Neven Krcmarek on Unsplash.

Be Prepared for Halloween 

Candy makers, who count on Halloween traditions, hope to maintain sales this year despite disruptions. Use this map to stock up on your state’s favorite Halloween candy. Try to avoid the candy bars on this toxic ranking list, and consider these tips from health experts for safer trick or treating.

At least you won’t have to carve California’s biggest pumpkin.

On the Lighter Side: In the Wild

Bears do quality assurance. Australia brings in Tasmania Devils to deal with feral cats. What could possibly go wrong? At least the tiger gets a rest in this award-winning photo.

Who’s to blame?

Even a successful, sophisticated investor like Warren Buffett experiences losses. Determining whether a loss was avoidable isn’t always clear. Buffet has recently filed suit against Jones Day, alleging the law firm aided a seller in hiding the financial condition of a company Buffet purchased. Meanwhile, a Houston billionaire is alleged to have engaged in a $2 billion tax evasion scheme. Maybe everything really is bigger in Texas.  
 
If you are considering a claim against your professionals or have been accused of professional negligence, Asterion can help you assess damages.

Ongoing Business Distress: 2020’s Recurring Theme 

Bankruptcies continue as the economy suffers. Restaurant Ruby Tuesday’s recent bankruptcy filing can be attributed to COVID-19 disruptions. However, the troubles of other companies are more long-standing. Due to litigation against opioid makers, Mallinckrodt has now filed for bankruptcy.

If your company is experiencing financial distress or considering filing bankruptcy, Asterion’s professional can assist you in working through these issues and suggest the most appropriate course of action from a financial perspective.

Trends We’re Watching
 
The future of movie theaters 
 
All Regal Movie Theaters in the US are closing and AMC reports it may be out of cash by year’s end.

What’s Puzzling Us

Who knew we needed another artery?

The value of vintage Pokemon cards is rising. (We didn’t understand the appeal the first time around, either.)

What Doesn’t Surprise Us At All: Silver Linings

Cruise ships are being sold for scrap and some pop-up shops have found success during the pandemic.

 Thread Recommendations

Make better lunches while working from home.

What to Watch
 
In case real life isn’t scary enough, choose the next movie you watch from this list of 60 great horror films.

Spotlight on Professional Negligence

Asterion, Inc. has extensive experience providing expert and consulting advice related to professional negligence damages, as well as accounting malpractice liability and damages, including adherence to applicable professional standards.