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...
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...
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...
Fortifications are some of the oldest examples of security that are still in use today. Much like the walls and ceilings of a home keep out the elements, an effective fortification can repel or deter someone from entering your property and taking what is rightfully...
New monitoring technologies like drone security surveillance present significant advantages over traditional manned patrols. They have a much wider field of view, don’t present as much liability, and have various camera options that allow them to perform better in...
Working with contractors in a field you have little experience in, such as security, can represent a major challenge for many legal cannabis operators (LCOs). Without significant experience or knowledge about contract law, it’s easy to fall prey to unscrupulous or...
In the years since a plurality of states began the process of decriminalizing cannabis, a troubling trend has begun to emerge. Violent crime has become a perennial problem in the industry, and the employees of cannabis businesses are taking the brunt of the violence...
The safe represents the absolute baseline of security. Before there were drones, cameras, and automated alarm systems, the safe was the primary means of protecting valuables from opportunistic criminals looking for an easy score. Unfortunately, this history also means...
When the layman thinks of security, a few common elements spring to mind. Most often, you’ll get security cameras, security doors including vaults, and, of course, guards. Guards are among the most visible and well-known aspects of a security system. They provide...
The relationship between legal cannabis businesses and law enforcement is decidedly murky. It doesn’t help that, in the few years since the decriminalization of selling cannabis, law enforcement and its relationship with the public have been undergoing their own...
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