Cannabis Education Efforts Go Full Throttle Despite COVID-Related Roadblocks
In an interview with Kerry Jordan, co-founder of the consultancy Supercritical, and Amanda Gettes, director of strategic initiatives at Chicago’s Olive Harvey College, JLN provides a midyear update on the state’s nascent cannabis industry
State Rep. Kelly Cassidy: Illinois legislators take notice of strong cannabis revenues
John Lothian News caught up with Illinois State Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) on Wednesday, May 27, just days after the finish of a special state legislative session. Amid talk of a budget deficit and pandemic-related business closures, the healthy revenue stream...
JLN checks in with Supercritical on banking relief and a scramble for new canna licenses
In the latest JLN update on the legal cannabis marketplace, Thom Thompson interviews Sparky Rose and Kerry Jordan, principals of the consultancy Supercritical, about possible legislative relief for cannabis banking as well as the impact of added Illinois licenses for craft growers and infusers.


Wall Street Traditionalists Spar With FTX Over Crypto Derivatives; SEC Proposes More Disclosure Requirements for ESG Funds
First Read Hits & Takes John Lothian & JLN Staff Friends of the late Carl Gilmore, including Chris Hehmeyer and Chuck Bohm, are gathering today at Ceres in the CBOT Building lobby at 4:30 p.m. in an informal tribute to their friend. All are welcome whether you...
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Term of The Week- Best of October 2021- May 20, 2022
TERM OF THE WEEK:This Week’s term is the Best terms from October 2021.
Hedges Across Assets Are Too Expensive, Morgan Stanley Says
Lead Stories Hedges Across Assets Are Too Expensive, Morgan Stanley Says Options imply broad range of outcomes, strategists say Morgan Stanley suggests positioning for a peak in volatility Joanna Ossinger - Bloomberg Long volatility is too expensive as hedging...