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Inside
Features
AT THE GOAL LINE
Sports betting is legalized in Massachusetts, but the benefits are uncertain ............................ 4
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
Things are brewing in Wilbraham ................................................... 9
Employment
WHAT’S IN A JOB?
In a tight market, employers find talent by listening to what workers want .......................... 14
LET THE BUYER BEWARE
How the use of non-competes is becoming ever-more restricted ...... ................................................. 18
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Departments
OPINION...10
PICTURE THIS...43
COURT DOCKETS...45
AGENDA...46
CHAMBER CORNERS...47
PEOPLE ON THE MOVE...48
COMPANY NOTEBOOK...50
INCORPORATIONS...51
DOING BUSINESS AS CERTIFICATES...51
BANKRUPTCIES...51 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS...52 BUILDING PERMITS...57
On the Cover
AT THE GOAL LINE
Sports Betting Is Legalized in Massachusetts, but the Benefits Are Uncertain...4
Photo illustration by Mike Nasuti
Law
THE WRONG WAY TO HANDLE AN AGING WORKFORCE
Recent case shows the danger lurking with ‘stray remarks’ .......... 20
GIVING THEM THE BUSINESS
How to ensure a smooth transition when it’s time........ ................................................................................. 22
CASE IN POINT
SJC ruling clarifies standards for expunging of criminal records ...................................................... 24
Insurance
PUTTING A PREMIUM ON MEASURED GROWTH
Dowd Insurance expands organically and through M&A..................................................................... 28
PRICE PRESSURE
Massachusetts residents cite costs as primary healthcare concern ............................................. 32
Technology
A NEW GIG
South Hadley utility’s fiber business is a fast-developing story.... 36
PLUGGED IN TO OPPORTUNITY
HCC, STCC partner with upright to expand access to tech jobs .. 40
SEE: List of Law Firms >>Page 25
SEE: List of Insurance Agencies >>Page 34
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