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Security  Law 2019
Security & The Law

Does a City Need a License to Install Alarm Systems?

Security Licensing
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Lessing E. Gold
August 2, 2021
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Did an Illinois city need a license to sell and install security alarm systems?


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Security  Law 2019
Security & the Law

Failure to Understand Contract Language Is no Excuse With Proper Waivers in Place

WAIVER OF SUBROGATION
Les gold dscf0001
Lessing E. Gold
April 5, 2021
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Les Gold explains why waiver of subrogation clauses are important.
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Security  Law 2019
Security & The Law

Revisiting an Old Case -- Was Insurance Company Entitled to Sue?

INSURANCE LAWSUIT
Les gold dscf0001
Lessing E. Gold
January 4, 2021
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Many years ago I reported on a case decided in California. Fireman’s Fund had paid various claims for burglary or fire losses and filed a lawsuit against alarm companies that had contracts with the plaintiff`s insureds, claiming subrogation to losses arising from property damage incidents sustained by insureds.


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Security  Law 2019
Security & The Law

Can Insurance Company Sue Alarm Company in Subrogation Case?

SUBROGATION
Les gold dscf0001
Lessing E. Gold
December 7, 2020
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A recent case was filed by an insurance company as subrogee against an alarm company in Florida under the choice-of-law rules. The insured contracted with the alarm company to provide monitoring of its business facility.


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Security  Law 2019
Security & The Law

Legally Going Green

Les gold dscf0001
Lessing E. Gold
November 2, 2020
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Kermit the frog said, “It’s not easy being green.” While it takes some effort and may not be easy going green for an alarm company, it is certainly an achievable goal.


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Security  Law 2019
Security & The Law

Is Un-Initialed Employee Contract Still Binding?

Les gold dscf0001
Lessing E. Gold
October 5, 2020
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In California, a man brought an action against his former employer, alleging claims of employment-related discrimination and retaliation. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County denied the employer’s motion to compel arbitration. The employer appealed.


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Security  Law 2019
Security & the Law

Caution Is Key With the Indemnity Bond

General Indemnity Agreement
Les gold dscf0001
Lessing E. Gold
September 1, 2020
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A jury trial in Hawaii found that the defendants — a fire alarm company and its owners — breached a contract with their bonding company.


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USMCA

Congress Signs the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement

January 30, 2020
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The Security Industry Association (SIA) says this renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) acknowledges thoughtful and necessary changes that will create a fair-trade landscape while upholding pro-business principles in removing unnecessary trade barriers. 


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cyber security law

DMP Addresses Cyber Security Laws With Firmware Updates

January 22, 2020
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California’s Senate Bill 327 became a statewide law on Jan. 1, as did Oregon's House Bill 2395. To address cyber security laws like these, DMP has released new firmware updates for its family of control panels.


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Security  Law 2019
Security & the Law

When are Police Dogs Unreasonable Force?

Les gold dscf0001
Lessing E. Gold
January 6, 2020
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An issue recently arose in California where a police dog was used to seize and retrieve a suspect. The plaintiff fled into a thicket of bushes during a police chase.


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