| Reconsidering Thomas Edison 173 years after his birth. Has history judged him accruately? The world is more connected than ever. Is your business prepared? The interdependence of the global economy has been brought into sharp focus by the expanding NCP (novel coronavirus pneumonia) outbreak. Businesses with strong connections to China, like Starbucks, Levi’s, and Apple, are facing losses due to closures and restricted travel. Manufacturers outside China are facing supply chain disruptions. If external factors beyond your control are disrupting your business, Asterion can help you develop strategies to counter these risks. Defending Your Patents A jury recently awarded Cal Tech more than $1 Billion in a patent trial against Apple. Flywheel chose to settle rather than go to trial for using Peloton’s patents. Huawei has filed suit against Verizon for alleged misuse of patents. The stakes in IP litigation are always high. If you need assistance to protect and manage your IP, the experts at Asterion are available to assist you. FYI: A Real Life Minority Report. A Netherlands court has pushed back against an AI fraud predictor. Trends We’re Watching Women are the editors of Law Reviews at the top 16 law schools. On the Lighter Side Thank the French for mac n’ cheese, and, inexplicably, for the French Tako; choose your Girl Scout cookies from this best-to-worst ranking; and get ready to celebrate the 50th birthday of the Shamrock Shake upon its’ return on February 19. Thread Recommendations: Entertainments Amuse the children in your life with giant bubbles and museum-quality coloring pages. While they’re busy, you’ll have time to remember Kirk Douglas, who helped end the black list in Hollywood. Spotlight on Business Interruption & Lost Income Services Asterion, Inc. has extensive experience in the quantification of economic damages incurred from business interruption and various lost income events. |
February 11, 2020