How to Train Employees for High-Stress Cannabis Security Incidents
As the legal cannabis security “status quo” continues to be defined by uncertainty and instability, business owners and their employees are exposed to significant risk on a daily basis. The start-stop process of legalization on the federal level has left cannabis...
The Security Blind Spots That Put Cannabis Businesses At Risk
Starting a new legal cannabis business is no easy thing – you need to get the right permits and licenses, find a suitable space that’s properly zoned, buy your materials, get insured, hire workers, and so much more. Security is likely at the bottom of your list...What Every Dispensary Owner Should Know About Security Liability
One of the core risks of any business that has a brick-and-mortar component is a legal concept known as premises liability. Premises liability broadly refers to the physical damage that can occur to people or property on business premises and helps determine if the...
Chapter 22 Of CCSS’s New Book, Securing Cannabis: Regulators
The passing of California’s Proposition 64, which legalized the sale of cannabis and related products, appeared at the time to be a major triumph after decades of efforts for activists. With the state finally on board, the future possibilities seemed unlimited, and...
Chapter 21 Of CCSS’s New Book, Securing Cannabis: Owners, investors, & Directors
Outside of newly developing economies, there are not many investment options left today that can match the growth opportunities offered by the legal cannabis industry. With an estimated compound annual growth rate of 25% and increased nationwide pressure for...
Chapter 20 Of CCSS’s New Book, Securing Cannabis: Risk Management
When designing any kind of system, you generally want as few points of possible failure as possible. By reducing the complexity of a system, you reduce the amount of time and effort that are required as inputs to keep it running smoothly. Unfortunately, due to the...
Chapter 19 Of CCSS’s New Book, Securing Cannabis: Risk Management
Risk is inherent in any venture, from a simple walk to the store to opening and operating a new business. Risk is such an ingrained concept in the business world that an entire industry was developed to help traditional businesses identify and mitigate risk factors...
Chapter 18 Of CCSS’s New Book, Securing Cannabis: Corporate And Other Liability
Liability and its implications for a business’s long-term health and strength are among the most pressing issues for a legal cannabis operator (LCO). Tort law – the branch of the law that deals with civil cases – is both complex and consistently...
Chapter 17 Of CCSS’s New Book, Securing Cannabis: Insurance
Over the past 50 years, insurance policies have gone from luxury to a requirement for most industries as part of the government’s initiative to minimize economic risk factors. While there have been roadblocks along the way, most industries have had the time to...
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