Archive for January 2021
Following backlash, cannabis dispensary association drops lawsuit
The lobbying group suing the state over its equity exclusivity for new delivery licenses has dropped its lawsuit in the face of protests from its own members. Read More
Read MoreModerna says Covid-19 vaccine is effective against new variants
However, the company said that the vaccine appears to produce significantly fewer antibodies against the strain first identified in South Africa, and it will begin tests on “an additional booster dose” of the vaccine aimed specifically at that variant. Read More
Read MoreWaltham biotech TScan, launched by Longwood Fund, raises $100M
The company announced the closing of an oversubscribed $100 million Series C financing, and says its total funding to date now tops $180 million. Read More
Read MoreWasabi CEO sees more debt financing deals ahead for cloud storage business
CEO David Friend said last week’s debt raise will finance the construction of three to four more data centers this year, which will be added to the company’s current rooster of six data centers across the U.S., Europe and Japan. Read More
Read MoreDeLeo joins Northeastern University as fellow
Former House Speaker Robert DeLeo has officially joined Northeastern University as a fellow and will both teach and mentor students at his alma mater, according to his lawyer. Read More
Read MoreDeveloper plans project above Abe & Louie’s, Atlantic Fish Co. in Boston’s Back Bay
The mixed-use project leaves the fate of Crate & Barrel at 777 Boylston St. unclear. Read More
Read More‘Move fast and save things’: TBD Angels provides a new model for angel groups
TBD Angels set out nearly a year ago with a singular, straightforward mission: bring together a group of experienced founders and operators who want to invest collaboratively, and in a diverse set of startups. Read More
Read MoreFormer BMC radiologist sues hospital over alleged discrimination
A former Boston Medical Center radiologist is suing the hospital, her former department and a supervisor for alleged gender discrimination and retribution, claiming she was dismissed from her job after bringing up safety concerns about a colleague. Read More
Read MoreEncore Boston Harbor to start operating around the clock again
The casino floor, which spans 210,000 square feet and includes slots and table games, has been reworked to allow social distancing, according to Encore Boston Harbor. Read More
Read MoreHere’s how a Biden administration will affect Mass. health care
Local health care experts have high hopes for Joe Biden’s presidency, saying it will bring benefits to the state while it strengthens the Affordable Care Act and pumps money into science. Read More
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