Has your
company uncovered a white collar crime?
Fraud can occur in businesses of any size, from a NYC art gallery to a large
Florida
hospital. A law firm can fall victim to a money
wiring scheme. Title to houses in gentrifying
neighborhoods can be stolen. Allegations
of extortion can seem like an ordinary occurrence in the restaurant
industry.
If you discover financial irregularities in your
business, the certified fraud examiners on Asterion’s staff can assist you to
analyze and document your claims, and help determine a course of action in
response.
Could your business be vulnerable to a class action claim?
Class action lawsuits and settlements continue to grab
headlines. Support
for challenges to PACER’s charges is growing
and claims regarding Tinder’s
subscription fees have been settled. Employees at Oracle are alleging
widespread pay gaps, while Cornell is facing ERISA
claims regarding retirement plan management. No business sector is immune.
The professionals at Asterion are experienced in working
with claimants and defendants in class action matters. If you need assistance
in analyzing class action claims, contact Asterion.
FYI: SCOTUS
Updates
Secret sales
bar later patent according to a unanimous
SCOTUS decision in Helsinn Healthcare S.A. v Teva Pharmaceuticals.
The Court has also declined to take up a case from California involving bad reviews of a lawyer’s practice which held that Yelp isn’t liable for posting the reviews.
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On the Lighter Side: You Don’t Know What You’ve Got ‘Til It’s Gone, Valentine’s Edition
The absence of Sweethearts this Valentine’s Day is being filled with Conversation Donuts from Krispy Kreme and Conversation Jelly Beans from Jelly Belly. Sadly, though, the broken tips on any Hershey Kisses, even Conversation Kisses, won’t be fixed for a few more months. There is some good news, though: you can stop worrying if the only available table time for a Valentine dinner date is on the early side.
What’s Puzzling Us: Why don’t people think things through?
Who uses an e-scooter or a bicycle as a getaway vehicle? Who scouts a getaway route in their wearable tech? The Thread Recommends: Eating this nearly perfect food from Italy, and handling hedgehogs with care (and maybe gloves).
Spotlight on White Collar Crime
Asterion, Inc. has extensive experience providing consulting and forensic investigation services in white collar crime and other fraud matters.