The
Summer Solstice is only five days away. Here’s solstice
information you’ll want to know.
Photo by Hulki Oban Tabak on Unsplash.
On
the Lighter Side
It’s time for an updated list of Philadelphia’s best ice cream shops.
Popeye wasn’t boasting.
Is this really the part of Thanksgiving dinner you want to eat year round?
Eric Carle (RIP) and The Very Hungry Caterpillar hoax.
The battle with free range peacocks in Los Angeles is escalating.
How to Help a Distressed Business
There are businesses in many economic sectors that struggled to
survive pandemic disruptions. The Benetton Group hopes an
investment of family funds will help the retailer. However, significant cash
infusions may not always save a business, as Katerra discovered.
Improvement in the travel sector is motivating LATAM to pursue more time
for restructuring efforts. It’s worth noting that none of these strategies can
completely offset management
troubles. Subway offers a case study.
If your business has experienced distress due to
COVID-19 or other reasons, Asterion’s professionals can assist you while you
still have options. If lenders or other creditors have started actions against
your business, contact us right away.
IP
Food Fights
People never seem to tire of fighting about food. Aldi is being
sued over allegedly misleading salmon
labeling, while Pepperidge Farm has been accused of skimping on the
butter in their butter
crackers. Tostitos is defending the quality of the lime in their chips, and
Oatly has sued a UK rival for trademark
violations.
If you have an IP battle brewing, Asterion can assist
with the financial analysis.
FYI
An anonymous leak of IRS records appears to
confirm the scope—and success—of tax avoidance among the wealthy, prompting a
government investigation
of the leak and renewed, but likely fleeting, attention on the US tax code.
Be aware of Amazon Sidewalk and how to opt out.
Trends
We’re Watching
Terms of Service Agreements
Amazon did away with arbitration in some
instances. Apparently, litigation can sometimes be the preferred option.
Piracy
Record labels have sued Frontier Communications for not disconnecting pirates.
What’s
Puzzling Us
An organism survived in the permafrost for 24,000 years. What could
possibly go wrong now that it has thawed? Haven’t you ever watched a show like Fortitude?
The Antarctic was first
discovered by Polynesians over a thousand years ago, yet they are not taking
credit for identifying the world’s 5th ocean. Who knew
National Geographic had this much power?
What
Doesn’t Surprise Us At All
Baby squid
were flown to the International Space Station by SpaceX. Perhaps the scientists
at NASA were inspired by HBO’s The Watchmen. Is it only a matter of time before the squid grow up and rain
down somewhere on earth?
Thread
Recommendations
The origin of Northern
Lights has been confirmed.
Shorebirds silence themselves to avoid predators even before they hatch. The Big Picture Natural World photography contest has announced the 2021 winners.
Spotlight on Distressed Business Services
Asterion, Inc. has extensive experience providing consulting
services to businesses that are in financial distress.