Archive for July 2022
Court dismisses former employee’s retaliation case against Nuance
A Florida federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit brought against Nuance Communications Inc. by a former employee, dismissing the software engineer’s claim that the company retaliated against him for identifying and disclosing a cybersecurity breach. Read More
Read MoreHow a New Bedford native landed Black Thought of The Roots as a venture capital partner
What Impellent Ventures Managing General Partner Philip Beauregard initially “thought was going to be a casual dinner conversation with a friend,” turned out to be anything but. Read More
Read MoreThe Playbook: Raises expected to hit 15-year highs in 2023
In this week’s Playbook Edition, we look at employers’ aggressive salary plans, a trillion-dollar opportunity for businesses and why lawmakers are pressing the SBA on its EIDL program. Read More
Read MoreGinkgo Bioworks acquires competitor for $300M
The synthetic biology firm Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings Inc. will acquire a California company in an all-stock transaction valued at $300 million. Read More
Read MoreRedevelopment of beloved JP bar Doyle’s set to begin next month
Last week, a Watermark Development affiliate closed on the $5.5 million purchase of the properties that are part of the mixed-use project, including the shuttered Doyle’s. Read More
Read MoreAs businesses struggle with hiring, one silver lining is developing on the labor front
As employers remain vexed by labor challenges, some are leaning more heavily on young talent. Here’s why that could be a promising sign. Read More
Read MoreNixon Peabody names Jim Vallee managing partner in Boston
Jim Vallee, a former state representative and longtime partner at Nixon Peabody LLP, has been tapped to lead the law firm’s Boston office. Read More
Read MoreCitizens named the official bank of New York Giants, New Jersey Devils
Citizens Bank recently made a pair of pro sports deals — becoming the official bank of the New York Giants and New Jersey Devils, along with the Devils’ home arena, Newark’s Prudential Center. Read More
Read MoreBoston Business Journal names Community Collaboration honorees
The Boston Business Journal has announced the winners of the 2022 Corporate Citizenship Community Collaboration Award honorees to celebrate business and nonprofits that work together on charitable initiatives. Read More
Read MoreAfter surviving proxy fight, Everbridge is getting a new CEO
The new CEO takes the reins at the Burlington-based software company in the wake of pressure from an activist investor to explore a sale. Read More
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