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July is National Ice Cream Month. Celebrate at the Reading Terminal Ice Cream Festival this Saturday, July 13.

Photo from American Heritage Chocolate on Unsplash.

On the Lighter Side

Whenever you want a side of fries, these local restaurants have you covered.

These diners in Philadelphia are worth the drive.

San Lucas Pizzeria in South Philadelphia is one of the best places in the U.S. to get pizza, according to the New York Times.

King of Prussia offers a wide range of dining choices.

Determining Damages

A sound damage calculation is an essential part of any commercial litigation action. As the result of a federal jury’s verdict, and barring appeal, the NFL must pay nearly $5 billion in the Sunday Ticket class action. In another matter, Disney employees have sued the company for losses allegedly incurred after being urged to relocate to work in the short-lived Florida office, and then being required to move back to LA.

If you need help in analyzing damages in a lawsuit, contact Asterion.

FYI

Philadelphia is among the top 25 places to launch a start-up.

CFPB has created a registry to identify corporate offenders who repeatedly break consumer protection laws.

Trends We’re Watching

Bankruptcies appear to be on the rise.  Fisker filed for bankruptcy, joining the ranks of several other EV start-ups, then recalled over 12,000 vehicles, and is currently seeking permission to sell its’ inventory for a fraction of retail value. Bob’s and Eastern Mountain Sports have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and now Bob’s is closing all its’ stores. Redbox missed an important payment. Shortly after, its’ parent, Chicken Soup for the Soul, filed for Chapter 11 protection. Big Lots is closing multiple locations amid a going concern warning. Basic Fun! maker of many famous toys from Care Bears to K’Nex, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

What’s Puzzling Us

Why are camps banning ghost stories for kids?

What Doesn’t Surprise Us At All

Small claims court may be the best place for frustrated users to challenge Meta.

Owners of a summer home in Maine poisoned trees that blocked their view, damaging a nearby park and beach in the process.

Thread Recommendations

The remains of a new pterosaur were discovered in Queensland, Australia recently.

Take a look at some of the 2024 Audubon Photography Award winners.

Watch List

Chinatown, at 50, is still relevant. The scriptwriter, Robert Towne, passed away days after the film’s anniversary.

Enjoy a slide show of 2024’s Comedy Animal Photographs.

Audio Files

On this day in 1955, Rock Around the Clock became the first rock ‘n’ roll song to reach the top of Billboard 100.

Spotlight on Commercial Damages

Asterion, Inc. has extensive experience providing expert and consulting advice related to the financial and economic issues involved in commercial damages.

July 9, 2024