4660 Nereus, an asteroid the size of the Eiffel Tower, passed Earth uneventfully on December 11. If you want to keep watch for future events, NASA has launched a new monitoring system, as well as Eyes on Asteroids, an application that  provides a 3D look at near-earth neighbors that is updated twice a day. 

Photo courtesy of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab gallery.

On the Lighter Side  

Another new ice cream shop is coming to Philadelphia.

Eater’s Best of Philly Awards for 2021 have been announced.

Who are the bullies at the bird feeder

No Place is Safe From White Collar Crime

Fraud makes headlines anywhere in the United States. In Oklahoma, a jury convicted a Kia dealer and dealership employees of auto loan fraud. Charges involving crop insurance fraud were recently brought against a South Dakota father and son. The pervasiveness of fraud raises the question, “Does white collar crime pay?” If the crime involves billions, the answer may be yes.

Whether you are mounting a defense to white-collar crime charges, or are the victim of a financial crime, Asterion’s staff of Certified Fraud Examiners are available to assist you.  

FYI 

Don’t forget the digital aspects of your estate plan.

It’s not just Tik Tok. Zoom might owe you money, too, as part of a class action settlement.

A new report from Pew Trusts details how technology helped courts respond to pandemic challenges.

A recent report from Philadelphia’s Federal Reserve shows the impact of Covid-19 on small businesses.

Trends We’re Watching

Free PACER is getting closer.

What’s Puzzling Us 

Wine that tastes like Oreo cookies is here. Good thing this is a small batch.

Red and blue made purple, but Pantone’s says its’ 2022 Color of the Year is a brand new shade of blue plus red called Veri Peri.

What Doesn’t Surprise Us At All

We suppose it was only a matter of time before cheating became a factor in camel beauty contests. Botoxed camels are now barred from competition. 

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Spotlight on White Collar Crime
Asterion, Inc. has extensive experience providing consulting and forensic investigation services in white collar crime and other fraud matters.



December 14, 2021