Archive for November 2023

Here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news, plus a local company that supports a ban on robots with guns, some stats on the first month of Eastern Standard and why free phone calls in jail matter. Read More

"An Act to ensure the responsible use of advanced robotic technologies" seeks to make unlawful the mounting a weapon on a robotic device, but includes exceptions for certain law enforcement circumstances. Read More

Jeanne LeClair, the center’s VP of economic development and partnerships, is serving as acting CEO, a spokesman said. Read More

The Lawrence-based credit union has a name that matches its historical footprint. But with its recent expansion, a rebranding is in the works. Read More

Head of Autodesk’s construction unit Jim Lynch has seen "tremendous adoption" of tech in construction. "That’s primarily driven by the fact that construction is unpredictable, very low margin … and not very sustainable," he said. Read More

This week’s National Beat includes our inaugural Female Founders to Watch, a startup from the co-founder of YouTube and more. Read More

Thin margins and elevated operating costs are forcing some country clubs to close. But with the industry at a crossroads, some are taking a big swing at growth. Here’s a look at our special report on the state of country clubs — and what the future holds. Read More

Merck & Co. Inc. will spend up to $610 million to acquire a five-year-old biotech startup out of Cambridge. Read More

Since the first cannabis companies opened in Massachusetts in 2018, owners have been talking about the unique struggles of the state-regulated industry. But only recently have the full effects of those challenges come into focus. Read More

Ten years ago, law firm Sidley Austin LLP opened its doors in Boston. Three years after that, the firm had yet to grow very much, with only 13 attorneys. Read More