Today is National Pie Day. If you don’t have one, get one!
Photo by Lucy Heath on Unsplash.
On the Lighter Side
The ‘80s are back at IHOP. For a few more weeks, you can order a Rooty Tooty Fresh ‘n Fruity combo.
Philadelphia’s Kiddo, a restaurant on Washington Square, made USA Today’s top 10 new restaurants for 2024. In addition, here are the best spots for Center City restaurant week, which continues until February 3.
Chicken wings are a game-day staple. Even though Pennsylvania teams have been eliminated from the playoffs, you may want to try some from this updated list of the best wing places in Philadelphia.
Brownies from box mix are a perennial favorite. Here’s a new list of the best.
Don’t Take Class Actions Lightly
Consumers unhappy with the appearance of Reese’s Peanut Butter holiday candies recently filed a proposed class action. Meanwhile, P&G secured the dismissal of a proposed class action filed by Tide purchasers disappointed by the number of laundry loads washed per bottle of the detergent. While some claims might seem inconsequential, class actions should always be taken seriously. They can be costly to your business. Recently, a popular Los Angeles bakery closed in the face of a proposed class action for wage theft.
If you need assistance to determine the financial implications of a class action or need assistance in calculating or disputing a damages claim, Asterion can help.
FYI
There’s been another data hack, this time at Fidelity National Financial.
The FTC issued an additional order banning the sale of consumer location data.
Trends We’re Watching
The U.S. Treasury’s new database, created to track beneficial ownership, is up and running, despite legal challenges. The compliance deadline for small businesses as of this writing is January 1, 2025.
Who owns your hospital?
What’s Puzzling Us
We thought this had happened a long time ago, but nope, Fruit Stripe Gum is just now going off the market. You might be able to find a few packs on eBay, but who wants to pay a lot of money for (possibly) stale gum?
What Doesn’t Surprise Us At All
A Philadelphia block was saved from gas leaks by a Husky who would not stop digging.
A rare bear, believed to be the source of the legend of the yeti, has been seen in India.
Thread Recommendations
Here are photos of the Caribbean and Canada for the enjoyment of armchair travelers. Also, a new nature photography contest announced its’ first winners, and the Best Bird Photos for 2024 have been compiled.
Fraud is everywhere, from stealing sand to faking French antique furniture and counterfeiting board games before they are even released.
Watch List
Thirty years after it was published, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil still has an impact on Savannah, GA. Maybe it is time to watch the 1997 movie again.
Audio Files
Looking for something different to listen to? On this day in 1986, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted its inaugural class. Consider expanding your playlist to include classics from recording artists such as: Chuck Berry, Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, The Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, and Robert Johnson.
Asterion Out & About
Stephanie Hyland, ASA, CFE, will be attending the New Jersey Bar Association’s Family Law Symposium in New Brunswick, NJ on January 26-27, 2024.
Spotlight on Class Actions
Asterion, Inc. has experience in assisting businesses, law firms and individuals during the class action process.