In today’s environment, civil disturbances or civil unrest are unfortunately common occurrences and businesses should be prepared for the worst-case scenario. The latest is the current protests and looting going on in Minneapolis, St. Paul, N.Y.C, Denver, and others around the nation. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), a civil disturbance is “a civil unrest activity such as …
Iowa and New Mexico Opens Dispensary and Manufacturer Applications
Iowa Dispensary Applications The Iowa Department of Public Health is looking to replace two dispensaries in an application round that began on April 17, 2020. Submissions are due June 8, 2020, by certified mail. The dispensaries are required to operate in accordance with Iowa Code chapter 124E and 641 Iowa Administrative Code (IAC) Chapter 154. There is a section dedicated …
Grant Gallo to Join Sapphire Risk as the Company’s First Intern
DALLAS, TX — Sapphire Risk Advisory Group, L.L.C. is excited to announce a new hire in the company’s marketing and operations department; Grant Gallo joins the group as a Marketing/Operations intern. “I am really excited and truly grateful to join the Sapphire Risk Advisory Group and look forward to learning as much as I can over the duration of my …
Similarities and Differences: Cannabis in Canada and the United States
Despite state-by-state legalization, Canada remains one of the most common cannabis tourist destinations for many Americans. Cannabis was legalized in October 2018 with the federal Cannabis Act, and the country currently allows up to 30 grams of cannabis flower per adult and 4 homegrown plants per household. Implementing this policy took about 3 years and brought tremendous change to the …
Cannabis Deliveries: Successes and Challenges
The year 2020 has brought enormous change to the cannabis world. Cannabis deliveries have become a new, but popular trend and using this type of service has become a way to avoid person-to-person interaction and ensure safety. Curbside delivery at a retail dispensary location has allowed purchasers to pick-up pre-ordered cannabis without entering a crowded store. Cannabis home deliveries have …
Security Innovations During the Pandemic
Cannabis companies are having to evolve quickly during this pandemic, whether that be changing the way they conduct business or by establishing heightened safety policies. While many businesses were required to close during stay-in-place orders, cannabis companies throughout the country were deemed essential and had to adapt rapidly to adhere to new state safety mandates. Many businesses, including cannabis companies, …
Cannabis Drive-Thrus, Pick-Ups, and Deliveries: Temporary or Here to Stay?
COVID-19 has initiated many new changes to society. Similar to how dining in restaurants has been replaced with drive-thru or pick-up food deliveries, cannabis businesses have evolved to dispense cannabis without requiring in-store purchases. In most states, cannabis can now be “temporarily” ordered online for pick-up or through the drive-thru, just like ordering a cheeseburger from a fast food restaurant. …
Is Social Media Compromising Your Security?
Everyday employees are posting tons of information on to social media that can breach your security. Here is a run-down of some innocent posts that can cost your business a loss. Safe Security In every great heist movie, the crooks find out what type of safe the business/place has. It is just as important as finding out guard or employee …