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40 Under Forty alumni: Joshua Lee Smith, Class of 2011 - sought-out real estate attorney
Updated: August 19, 2024Since 2011, Smith’s name has become a mainstay of Central Massachusetts real estate, as he has guided countless local businesses and developments through the local planning process.
Updated: August 19, 2024
40 Under Forty 2024: Dan Joslyn, takes his family business to new heights
Updated: August 19, 2024Before taking over Ace, a business founded by his grandfather in 1963, Dan Joslyn sought to put his criminal justice degree to good use by signing up for the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office academy.
Updated: August 19, 2024
Conservation groups planning lawsuit over National Grid gas leaks
August 14, 2024The Conservation Law Foundation called its notice of intent to sue part of its effort to prevent methane leaks that the group said are also costing families and businesses money "for gas that never reaches their home or office."
August 14, 2024
Namesake of Holy Cross performing arts center files federal lawsuit seeking to recover $20M+ in donations
August 6, 2024The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester finds itself in a legal dispute with a wealthy alumnus who donated millions towards the construction of the college’s performing arts center.
August 6, 2024
Legislators hold off on cannabis agency overhaul
July 31, 2024House leadership took one issue off the table ahead of the term's final day of formal sessions, announcing plans for autumn hearings on the structure of the Cannabis Control Commission rather than attempting a late-session push to reshape the
July 31, 2024
Lawsuits accuse Worcester dispensary of gender discrimination, violations of state regulations
July 26, 2024Two lawsuits by former employees of the dispensary accuse the company of a number of wrongdoings.
July 26, 2024
Michael Angelini leading exodus of Bowditch & Dewey attorneys to start Worcester office for Boston-based firm
July 25, 2024Longtime Bowditch & Dewey lawyers Michael Angelini and Lou Ciavarra, along with a significant number of other attorneys are leaving the 110-year-old Worcester law firm.
July 25, 2024
Movers & Shakers for July 22, 2024
Updated: July 22, 2024Employees at the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, Shepherd & Goldstein of Worcester, and Nichols College in Dudley are on the up and up.
Updated: July 22, 2024
State officials await news on bid details regarding Steward assets
July 17, 2024Department of Public Health Commissioner Robbie Goldstein said Wednesday that officials are in the dark for now on how the bidding process worked out for Steward Health Care's hospitals in Massachusetts.
July 17, 2024
Lawmakers explore receivership, other options for reforming troubled Cannabis Control Commission
July 10, 2024Several lawmakers asked Shapiro how he landed on the idea of receivership rather than other reforms, such as asking the executive branch to perform more CCC oversight, installing an auditor at the agency, or pressing the governor, attorney general
July 10, 2024
Cookies-branded dispensary in Worcester sues California firm over $2M ownership sale
July 8, 2024Worcester-based social equity cannabis dispensary New Dia is suing a California-based entity, claiming the firm has failed to pay an agreed upon purchase price of $2 million for a minority stake in the dispensary.
July 8, 2024
Bob’s Stores closing all locations, including Westborough and Fitchburg
July 2, 2024Describing the stores as offering “unprecedented discounts,” the company said sales will apply to “workwear, footwear, teamwear and everyday clothing.”
July 2, 2024
Development firm led by Harlan Crow buys site of proposed 220-apartment Worcester complex for $4.5M
July 1, 2024Crow is a major donor to the Republican Party and conservative causes and has received scrutiny for his close ties to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
July 1, 2024
Rideshare companies reach $175M settlement with state over wages, benefits
June 28, 2024Uber and Lyft will no longer face the prospect of a judge declaring that their status quo arrangement with drivers is illegal in Massachusetts, and they can continue to define their drivers as independent contractors.
June 28, 2024
Providing a safe space: As anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment rises, local bar owners see their businesses as places of comfort and acceptance
Updated: June 24, 2024Anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment is on the rise nationally. Despite being known as a leading state for LGBTQ+ rights, that sentiment has trickled down to Massachusetts.
Updated: June 24, 2024
Cannabis commission’s acting chair pushes back against inspector general’s receivership request in agency’s latest fracas
June 21, 2024The letter argues the commission remains functioning.
June 21, 2024
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