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How Kevin Durant Ended the NBA’s Cannabis Ban

Veriheal

All-star basketball player Kevin Durant recently scored a historic victory for cannabis advocacy. First-time offenders who tested positive for the drug were obligated to enter the basketball league’s substance-use treatment and counseling program. Can NBA Players Smoke Weed? He’s also a fierce cannabis advocate.

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Perfect Union’s New Community Fund Permanently Infuses Charity into Its 530 Grower Product Line

Cannabis Law Report

Vertically-integrated cannabis retailer donates a portion of sales from its in-house flower brand to outreach programs. Perfect Union completed a trial of the program in May 2021 and collected $5,000 for the Last Prisoner Project , an organization dedicated to cannabis criminal justice reform. SACRAMENTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS

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Veriheal’s Innovation in Cannabis Scholarship 2021 Winners

Veriheal

This year, we are happy to announce we are expanding our scholarship program and awarding $20,0000 in scholarships to 20 winners. . Major/Program: Business Management with a Minor in Cannabis Studies. Major/Program: Art. Major/Program: Business Administration. Major/Program: Nursing. Matthew Aaron Vogel .

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Winemakers Collaborate With Weed Growers on New Cannabis Appellation Systems

Cannabis Law Report

In September, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 67 into law, which set the stage for the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s (CDFA) Cannabis Appellations Program. Once the program begins to accept petitions, it will establish the world’s first cannabis appellations. .

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Introducing Invert: A Visionary Net Zero Company

Cannabis Law Report

Mark is a lawyer and entrepreneur with significant experience navigating complex regulatory and commercial environments. Rade holds a BA from the University of Guelph and graduated from the General Management Program at Harvard Business School. He brings extensive M&A experience, as well as intellectual property expertise.

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The best dispensaries in Illinois

SpeedWeed

With a range of medical-only, recreational-only, and dual-use facilities, Curaleaf dispensaries bring their national experience to a dispensary environment all cannabis users can enjoy. Reviewers have found five-star experiences at Mission Dispensary due to factors like friendly service, great discounts, and passionate advocacy and activism.

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Cannabis in Namibia: an Interview with Angela Prusa

CannaTech

I spoke to activist Angela Prusa about cannabis in Namibia and recent government efforts to suppress cannabis advocacy. She is a mother, activist, artist and NADA acupuncture practitioner focused on developing substance abuse and post-trauma treatment programs for communities in need. Now we are trying to put all these pieces together.

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