Archive for March 2023
‘Their playbook is simple:’ Waltham 3D printing company sues hedge funds
A 3D-printing company that in recent months tried to buy Burlington-based Desktop Metal Inc. is suing a group of hedge funds that it claimed conspired to get control of the company and its cash reserves and allegedly evaded disclosure requirements. Read More
Read MoreTwo former Testa lawyers open new Boston IP law office
Mark Beloborodov and Jeremy Oczek, who were both junior associates at Testa when it reigned as one of the largest, highest-grossing law firms in the nation, have teamed up to bring Bond, Schoeneck & King to Boston. Read More
Read MoreWith temp work as a bellwether, firms see reasons for continued optimism
Unlike other dips in the economy, temporary employment firms say Greater Boston continues to have “a very competitive landscape for talent.” Grant Welker has more here, plus the Business Journal’s list of the 25 largest temp firms in Mass. Read More
Read MoreViewpoint: The stakes are high with MassHealth change
Op-ed: April 1 often represents a day of good humor, but April Fools’ Day this year is no laughing matter. On this day, Massachusetts faces a new challenge for maintaining a point of pride for our commonwealth — our No. 1 ranking in the nation for the rate of health insurance coverage. Read More
Read MoreFormer director at Amazon Robotics joins Pittsburgh institute as its first engineering director
"We are delighted that Larry Sweet has joined the ARM Institute to direct and grow our robotics engineering capabilities," Chuck Brandt, ARM Institute chief technology officer, said. Read More
Read MoreDraftKings spent $1.1M for CEO Jason Robins’ private plane in 2022
DraftKings Inc. spent over $1 million in costs last year associated with the private aircraft owned by CEO Jason Robins — an expense related to a set of security measures put in place to address “specific threats,” the company said. Read More
Read MoreWomen leading in ‘male-dominated’ jobs: How did they get there and why it matters
These women are leading in jobs formerly dominated by men. As Women’s History Month wraps up, here’s why it’s still important to take note. Read More
Read MoreNFL quarterbacks, basketball Hall of Famer invest in Greater Boston footwear company
A Braintree-based company that specializes in active recovery footwear has drawn in new capital from several big-name athletes. Read More
Read MoreStudy finds $71B annual economic impact from state’s private colleges
Private colleges across Massachusetts bring an annual economic benefit of $71 billion, according to a third-party study conducted for an industry group representing those schools. Read More
Read MoreSome Massachusetts healthcare workers make less than a living wage, state data shows
Low salaries push workers out of the healthcare industry, and that effect is compounded by the high-stress nature of the work. Read More
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