AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWorld Cup business buzz: Boston’s Fan Fest at City Hall Plaza is drawing crowds and boosting bars and local commerce as the Haiti-Scotland match kicks off at Gillette Stadium; hotel pricing in Boston has also slid about 20% since April amid uncertain demand. Legal fight for consumers: A Massachusetts couple says eBay employees stalked and harassed them after critical blog posts, asking a federal judge to reopen their case after a proposed settlement collapsed. Travel refund dispute: A Boston-area family claims it lost $12,000 on a Vrbo Hawaii rental after canceling due to a Hawaii “state of emergency,” saying Vrbo wouldn’t apply its policy. Healthcare compliance: DOJ and HHS highlight multiple False Claims Act settlements, including Boston Heart Diagnostics-related allegations tied to kickbacks and lab testing. Local economy & real estate: Hancock Tower owner BP Hancock is suing Vineyard Offshore over alleged unpaid rent tied to the Vineyard Wind project. Public safety loss: Boston firefighter Robert Kilduff Jr. died in the line of duty in Dorchester, the first such death in 12 years. Biotech update: Rhythm Pharmaceuticals plans to discuss interim Phase 2 results for setmelanotide in Prader-Willi syndrome.
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