Posts by ericg
Mass. hospitals ‘really struggling,’ House chair says
While all eyes are on the financial distress reported at Steward Health Care, a top House Democrat said Wednesday that the system is not alone and that other hospitals across Massachusetts are "really struggling." Read More
Read MoreEditorial: Steward must be held responsible for its lack of transparency
The recent financial problems at Steward Health Care System underscore the need for transparency in order to protect access for patients in Massachusetts. Read More
Read MoreHow to apply to state cannabis grants, according to a finance expert
The state is now taking applications for over $2 million earmarked for social equity cannabis companies. Read More
Read MoreBusiness bankruptcies increased by nearly 50% over 2023 in Mass.
John Morrier, a partner with law firm Casner & Edwards, said there are several factors behind the rise in business bankruptcies, which is happening nationwide and not just in Massachusetts. Read More
Read MoreLatham & Watkins rides tech, private equity and life sciences to growth
Here’s how one Boston-area law firm has managed to double its headcount in the past five years. Also, our annual list of the largest law firms. Read More
Read MoreBiogen discontinues first Alzheimer’s drug, goes all-in on Leqembi
Biogen is officially pivoting away from Aduhelm, the first Alzheimer’s treatment the Cambridge drugmaker made. Biogen said over the past year it looked for potential partners or external financing for Aduhelm, but neither materialized. Read More
Read MoreFaneuil marketplace vendors say they’re excited at news of change in landlord
Faneuil Hall Marketplace vendors reacted on Tuesday with excitement at the news that a new property operator will soon take over the tourist mecca. Read More
Read MoreA timeline of iRobot’s 34-year history in Massachusetts
Following the collapse of Amazon’s plan to acquire iRobot Corp. earlier this week, it’s uncertain what the future of the company behind the Roomba will look like. Here’s a timeline of iRobot’s more than three decades as a Bay State tech company. Read More
Read MoreInside WNDR, the new tech-meets-art museum opening in Boston
WNDR Museum describes itself as being at the intersection of art and technology. It’s coming to Boston for the first time. Read More
Read MoreBBJ names Middle Market Leaders exec, innovator, dealmaker awards
The Boston Business Journal has announced the special-category honorees for its 2024 Middle Market Leaders awards: innovator of the year, deal of the year and Keybank executive of the year. Read More
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