April is National Garden Month, and Philadelphia is known as America’s Garden Capital.
Photo by Praswin Prakashan on Unsplash.
Earth Day 2024 is April 22. Activities in and around Philadelphia are already taking place.
On the Lighter Side
Several Philadelphia bakeries, including Isgro Pastries and Machine Shop, have been included on Food and Wine’s list of 2024’s Global Tastemakers.
Friday, April 26, is National Pretzel Day. Some of the best pretzels are made in Philadelphia.
Chef James Ito of Royal Sushi and Izakaya is Philadelphia’s only James Beard finalist this year.
A 2024 list of Philadelphia’s “Essential” restaurants has been released.
Always Defend Your IP Assets
Intellectual property is always worth protecting. Sports Illustrated has sued a former licensee, alleging missed payments for publishing rights. SI is also seeking copyright and trademark damages. Old Navy recently began selling t-shirts featuring a single word– Coach. Tapestry, the owner of the Coach brand, filed suit alleging copyright and trademark violations.
If you need an economic analysis of your intellectual property, Asterion can help.
Recovering Losses After a Calamity
Fallout from the Key Bridge collapse will be costly, although the port may reopen sooner than originally expected. While reinsurers will cover most of the costs, there will be legal battles to apportion losses. Some reports suggest the rebuild may deplete the entire federal highway emergency fund, which could widen the ripple effects of the disaster. Even when an interruption or income loss isn’t catastrophic, an impacted business needs to explore every available resource to ensure recovery.
If you think you have a viable business interruption or lost income claim, let Asterion assist you in determining the amount of your losses.
FYI
Early predictions point to a busy Atlantic hurricane season.
Trends We’re Watching
A data breach at AT&T has led to the filing of a class action lawsuit.
What’s Puzzling Us
Dogs in America are increasingly taking Prozac.
What Doesn’t Surprise Us At All
A newly discovered gecko has been named for the artist Van Gogh.
Thread Recommendations
The force of the collision which led to the Key Bridge collapse was tremendous. Ships are too big for many of today’s bridges.
The winning photographs in the Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest have been published.
April’s sky isn’t done showing off yet. The Lyrid meteor showers are underway.
All the places Dr. Who has visited in London have been mapped.
Audio Files
Saturday, April 20, is Spring Record Store Day. Philadelphia musicians are well-represented.
Spotlight on IP Damages & Economic Consulting
Asterion, Inc. has extensive experience providing expert and consulting advice related to the financial and economic issues of evaluating intellectual property (“IP”).
Margate’s Lucy the Elephant is in the running to be chosen America’s Best Roadside Attraction.Vote for Lucy.