Author: Jelena Cikes
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Jelena Cikes
Writer and journalist specialized in financial markets and American politics. Pop culture aficionado, travel junkie, YouTube devotee.
Canopy Growth CEO predicts US will legalize weed in 2022
The chief executive officer of Canopy Growth said this week he expects the United States will legalize recreational marijuana at the federal level in 2022. Speaking to CNBC’s Jim Cramer on his show Mad Money,...
Study: Cannabis use during pregnancy increases risk of adverse neonatal outcomes
A new study conducted by a team of researchers at the University of Adelaide’s Robinson Research Institute examined the effects of marijuana use during pregnancy. According to the results, cannabis use during pregnancy can lead...
Method Man launches pot brand to support black-owned dispensaries
The protests over the death of George Floyd that took the U.S. by storm have brought black-owned business into the spotlight. According to CNN, searches for “How to find black-owned businesses in your area” jumped...
Tilray sued again over ABG revenue-sharing agreement
Canadian cannabis company Tilray has been hit by yet another lawsuit, this time over the alleged misleading of shareholders and insider trading. According to Marijuana Business Daily, the new lawsuit was filed by Tilray shareholder...
Many frequent marijuana users feel safe behind the wheel while high
According to research conducted by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), many frequent cannabis users believe driving under the influence of marijuana is safe. The CDOT launched a two-year campaign in 2017 dubbed The Cannabis...
Market research firm predicts global cannabis sales to reach $20.4 billion this year
Global cannabis sales are expected to surge 38% to $20.4 billion this year despite the coronavirus-induced recession, according to new research from Arcview Group. The market research company released the 8th edition of its The...
Elon Musk points out paradox of marijuana criminalization
Tesla founder Elon Musk has spoken up about the criminalization of marijuana more than a year and a half following his controversial appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. “This will probably get me into...
Health Canada warning companies of mislabeling of THC levels
Health Canada has been warning cannabis companies of the mislabeling of the THC contents in certain products, the Calgary Herald reported. According to the regulator, which is responsible for Canada’s federal health policy, most cannabis...