by InfluencER | Feb 9, 2021 | Politics and Law
An informal task force formed by Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) has issued a series of recommendations on how to legalize marijuana with an eye toward social justice for communities most harmed by prohibition. The group—which was comprised of about 20 lawmakers,...
by InfluencER | Feb 9, 2021 | Sales and Operations
Sales of marijuana concentrates shot up more than 40% last year and accounted for a larger share of the overall cannabis market, as consumers became more comfortable with the intricate process of dabbing and new technology has made the products easier to use. In...
by InfluencER | Feb 9, 2021 | Politics and Law
Legislation to legalize medical cannabis in the Bahamas is near completion, though lawmakers in the tourism-dependent island archipelago appear unlikely to include language for adult-use. On February 5, Hubert Minnis, the country’s Prime Minister, announced a plan to...
by InfluencER | Feb 9, 2021 | Pharma
Tilray stock headed for its second straight day of explosive gains Tuesday after the pot grower announced a deal to ship medical marijuana to Britain. The Canadian company’s shares surged about 20 percent in premarket trading to $36.25 as of 8:02 a.m. on news of its...
by InfluencER | Feb 9, 2021 | Investors
Jazz Pharmaceuticals’ $7.2-billion purchase of GW Pharmaceuticals last week is the biggest tie-up yet for the cannabis industry. And it’s probably just the beginning. The blockbuster deal, which dwarfs Tilray Inc. and Aphria Inc.’s $3.8-billion merger as well as...
