Archive for November 2023
Spilka still ‘hopeful’ Dems can reach supplemental budget accord this week
The Senate leader says the months-late supplemental budget could still be approved this week despite months of holdups that have created a crisis situation. Read More
Read MoreRestrictive age laws in cannabis burden parent workers in the industry
One of the benefits of being an entrepreneur is flexibility. But for some new parents in cannabis, that flexibility comes with restrictions that are more strict than even the alcohol industry. Read More
Read MoreInto the breach: New entrants to the startup banking space fill void left by SVB, First Republic
The startup banking ecosystem broke open this year with the high-profile failures of SVB and First Republic Bank. In the aftermath came a proliferation of emerging startup banking departments at local financial institutions. Read More
Read MoreThe Petri Dish: Flagship opens U.K. hub, FDA warns of complications from CAR-Ts
Biotech companies are on alert after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration unexpectedly said that certain types of CAR-T drugs could occasionally cause cancer. Read More
Read MoreWhy artificial intelligence is a double-edged sword for employees and employers alike
Employees are worried about AI’s potential to eliminate jobs, but that’s only one side of the equation. Here’s why some recruiters say there’s another side to AI that employers and employees should embrace. Read More
Read MoreUMass names new general counsel to replace Gerry Leone
UMass has named a former state Supreme Judicial Court justice as its next general counsel to succeed Gerry Leone, who previously served as the Middlesex district attorney. Read More
Read MoreThese are America’s most expensive colleges — but the numbers aren’t always what they seem
The price of college is rising, and these are the most expensive local schools. But the true cost may not be what it seems. Read More
Read MoreVIEWPOINT: Don’t get fooled by the hot economy
When the U.S. government announced the third quarter Gross National Product (GDP) growth last week, it took the world by surprise. How can an economy grow by 4.9% in one quarter? Well, one must look deeper into the numbers. And the picture may not be that great as we glide our way to next year.…
Read MoreLightstone taps ex-BXP exec to build up lab business
He is tasked with overseeing a six-building life sciences portfolio — located entirely in Greater Boston, even though the firm has a national footprint — and growing the firm’s presence in this region and elsewhere. Read More
Read MoreMcDermott Will & Emery becomes the first in Boston to raise associate pay for 2024
About three weeks after the first firm in New York made the move, the first law firm with a Boston office has raised salaries by $10,000 for its associates next year. Read More
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