BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 30 -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, issued the following news: We're excited to share that Adam Safwat has been named Co-Chair of Foley Hoag's White Collar Crime & Government Investigations practice. With deep expertise in white-collar criminal defense, corporate enforcement, and internal investigations, following a substantial record as a federal corporate fraud prosecutor, Adam excels in handling complex matters, including: * Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and U.  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 28 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues to Stop Trump Administration from Withholding Essential Federal Funding BOSTON -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is co-leading a coalition of 23 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration to stop the implementation of a new policy that could withhold trillions of dollars in funding that every state in the country relies on   more

FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, Jan. 29 -- Ameresco, a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2025: * * * The Company adds international banking partners to aid in continued European expansion. * * * Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, today announced the successful refinancing and expansion of its term loan and revolving credit facil  more

BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 28 [Category: BizConsulting] -- DNV, a provider of classification, technical assurance, software and independent expert advisory services, issued the following news: * * * DNV Maritime appoints Chief Operating Officer DNV has appointed Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria as Chief Operating Officer*, with effect from 1 January 2025. "The maritime industry is navigating growing complexities, from its operating environment to the expanding network of diverse stakehold  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Jan. 30 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, issued the following news release: * * * GE Vernova to invest almost $600 million in U.S. factories and facilities over next two years * America's leading energy manufacturer expects to create more than 1,500 new factory and engineering jobs in the U.S. * Expansions at company's U.S. factories and facilities will help meet surging customer demands for electricity equipment at home and abroad * Investments focus on gas pow  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 30 -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release: Goodwin has advised AURELIUS Growth Investments (Wachstumskapital) on a growth financing matter for portfolio company Greenovis Group ("Greenovis"). Greenovis is a specialist in gardening and landscaping, also focusing on sports ground construction and hydraulic engineering. Since becoming part of the AURELIUS Growth Investments portfolio in 2021, Greenovis has acquired Dieter Berg, K.W. Siefken, Roehse &  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 29 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Nominates Four New Judges to Probate and Family Court Boston -- Today, Governor Maura Healey nominated Laurel Barraco, Bethany Brown, Evelyn Patsos and Brian Salisbury to serve as Associate Justices of the Probate and Family Court. The nominees will now be considered by the Governor's Council for confirmation. "The Probate and Family Court plays a critical role in h  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 29 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Massachusetts Ranks #1 in National Education Assessment Boston -- Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced that Massachusetts students ranked number one among states on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) -- often called the Nation's Report Card -- last year. Massachusetts students received the highest numeric score of any state on all four assessments - f  more

NEWBURYPORT, Massachusetts, Jan. 30 -- Matter Communications, a public relation and social media firm, issued the following news: * * * Agency's specialist team adds and expands critical public relations and content work with several leading professional services organizations * * * BOSTON, Jan. 29, 2025 - Matter Communications - a Brand Elevation Agency integrating PR, marketing and creative services - today announced the expansion and momentum of Matter Precision's professional services po  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 30 -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, issued the following news: In 2024, Foley Hoag's Mergers & Acquisitions practice delivered strategic guidance across a diverse range of transformative transactions. Our team navigated complex deals spanning multiple industries, including life sciences, energy, technology, healthcare, cannabis and natural resources. We advised clients on transactions ranging from venture-backed company sales and reverse mergers to private equity investme  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Jan. 30 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The company builds water recycling, treatment, and purification solutions for some of the world's largest brands. * * * By Zach Winn, MIT News When it comes to water use, most of us think of the water we drink. But industrial uses for things like manufacturing account for billions of gallons of water each day. For instance, making a single iPhone, by one estimate, require  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Jan. 30 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Projects from MIT course 4.043/4.044 (Interaction Intelligence) were presented at NeurIPS, showing how AI transforms creativity, education, and interaction in unexpected ways. * * * By Adelaide Zollinger, MIT Morningside Academy for Design Imagine a boombox that tracks your every move and suggests music to match your personal dance style. That's the idea behind "Be the Be  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Jan. 30 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * MIT CSAIL Principal Research Scientist Una-May O'Reilly discusses how she develops agents that reveal AI models' security weaknesses before hackers do. * * * By Alex Shipps, MIT CSAIL * * * If you've watched cartoons like Tom and Jerry, you'll recognize a common theme: An elusive target avoids his formidable adversary. This game of "cat-and-mouse" -- whether literal or o  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Jan. 30 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Cognitive neuroscientist is recognized for her groundbreaking discoveries about the brain's language system. * * * By Julie Pryor, McGovern Institute for Brain Research The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) recently announced that MIT Associate Professor Evelina Fedorenko will receive a 2025 Troland Research Award for her groundbreaking contributions toward understanding  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Jan. 30 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news on Jan. 29, 2025: * * * Researchers characterize the peculiar Einstein Probe transient EP240408a. * * * Highly energetic explosions in the sky are commonly attributed to gamma-ray bursts. We now understand that these bursts originate from either the merger of two neutron stars or the collapse of a massive star. In these scenarios, a newborn black hole is formed, emitting a jet th  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Jan. 30 (TNSjou) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news on Jan. 29, 2025: * * * MIT study finds a diversified portfolio of carbon dioxide removal options delivers the best return on investment. * * * By Mark Dwortzan, Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy Last year the Earth exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming above preindustrial times, a threshold beyond which wildfires, droughts, floods, and other climate impacts are e  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 30 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: Ropes & Gray represented Monomoy Capital Partners in its sale of portfolio company Astro Shapes LLC, a leading manufacturer of custom aluminum extrusions, to Wynnchurch Capital. The announcement was made in a January 28 press release. Financial terms were not disclosed. Monomoy Capital Partners is a private investment firm with over $5 billion in assets under management across a family of investment funds.  more