Archive for September 2021
Five things you need to know today, and a new podcast
Good morning, Boston. Have you seen the price of bacon lately? Here are the five things you need to know to start your workday, plus Matt Damon’s mansion sale, nuclear submarines, vampires among us and a new podcast. Read More
Read MoreDeal or no deal? Judge rules for law firm over landlord in odd, Covid-era battle
The landlord, Fortis Property Group, claimed it had reached a settlement with K-and-L Gates in a dispute over a sublease. The law firm contended the settlement was never finalized. Both sides suggested the other was engaged in gamesmanship in an office market thrown into disarray by Covid-19. Read More
Read MoreThe Petri Dish: Ex-Moderna CMO joins RNA startup, MIT spinout raises $30M
While some in the life sciences industry create drugs and devices to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic, their colleagues are busy as ever raising money, testing new drugs, expanding facilities and more. Read More
Read MoreWellington Management expands downtown Boston offices
The asset management firm has been headquartered at 280 Congress St. since the office tower opened in 2011. Read More
Read MoreMassive Charlestown waterfront project would include 22-foot flood barrier
The Flatley Co., owner of the Schrafft Center, has kicked off the development review process for 21 acres at the nearby 425 Medford St. Read More
Read MoreBiogen sued over kickback allegations involving MS drugs
Humana alleges that the pharma company improperly pushed those that took its multiple sclerosis drugs onto public health plans and then improperly induced payments from health plans by paying patient copays. Read More
Read MoreMore setbacks for Biogen: state’s largest hospital system spurns Alzheimer’s drug
The state’s largest health care provider has declined to administer Biogen Inc.’s new Alzheimer’s drug, citing concerns over its safety and efficacy months after a controversial FDA approval. Read More
Read MoreBoston City Council supports amending downtown waterfront plan
The resolution, introduced by Councilor Lydia Edwards, follows Gov. Charlie Baker saying the city “can’t withdraw” a planning document without an amended plan to take its place. Read More
Read MoreWhat small-business owners need to know about the potential tax hike
Congress is mulling a potential tax hike as part of the $3.5 trillion spending bill. Here’s what small businesses need to know. Read More
Read MoreLife sciences manufacturer KMC Systems opens innovation center in Cambridge
New Hampshire’s KMC Systems Inc. is headed south. The life sciences firm, which specializes in contract design and manufacturing services for medical device and diagnostics makers, has opened a 10,000-square-foot corporate innovation hub at 130 Bishop Allen Drive in Cambridge. Read More
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