Television’s Shark Week started Sunday, July 24, 2022, but East Coast beachgoers got a sneak preview earlier this month. Sightings from Cape Cod to Rockaway Beach led to beach closures. If you’re worried about the apparent increase in shark attacks along the Atlantic Coast, a new shark tracking app from the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy was made for you.
Photo by David Cloude on Unsplash.
We’re looking forward to National Peach Month, which begins on August 1.
Peaches have been grown in New Jersey since the 1600’s. The Garden State still offers many pick-your-own venues. Maybe you’ll even have time to make one of these recipes for a delicious peach dessert.
On the Lighter Side
There are great Farmers Markets at the Jersey shore.
We are sad to say it may be time to give up charcuterie.
We can’t say good-bye to National Ice Cream Month without one more list of great Philadelphia ice cream shops.
The World’s 50 Best Restaurants List for 2022 includes two in New York and one in California.
Sometimes Strength in Numbers Gets Results
Class actions can assist plaintiffs to level the playing field in a meaningful way, something Major League Baseball learned recently when it entered into a $185 million settlement of a lawsuit filed by minor league players. We’re also following two newer cases against recognizable defendants. A proposed class action has been filed against candy manufacturer Mars, alleging that Skittles are made using toxic dye. In a matter involving Bass Pro Shops, a customer has alleged that the retailer is violating its’ lifetime sock warranty.
If you need assistance regarding the financial aspects of a class action, Asterion can help.
FYI: What happened to the Fourth Amendment? Anyone? Anyone?
Amazon is providing police with Ring camera footage without warrants or customer knowledge, and DHS has purchased more warrantless cell phone data to track U.S. citizens than was previously known.
Trends We’re Watching
Delaware is taking a closer look at the use of litigation funding in cases before its’ courts.
What’s Puzzling Us
Does this make sense? Some New Jersey strawberries are selling at $50 for a box of 20.
What Doesn’t Surprise Us At All
Hasbro will put your face on an action figure. What could possibly go wrong?
Thread Recommendations
The 2022 Audubon Photography award winners have been announced.
Opt for a clover lawn. Even Bob Vila is on board with the idea.
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.