Guardian Protection Services, a provider of smart home and business security ranked no. 5 on the SDM 100, is pleased to welcome the following individuals to the Guardian management team. 

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A recent decision in New Jersey dealt with a liquidated damage clause and a limitation of liability provision in the subscriber contract. The plaintiff was the owner of a retail store and purchased an alarm system from the defendant alarm company.

The FBI recently released its annual crime report for 2017, and property crimes were 3 percent fewer than they were in 2016, marking the 15th consecutive year the collective estimates for these offenses declined. 

United Technologies Corporation (UTC) announced yesterday, Nov. 26, the completion of its acquisition of Rockwell Collins and the company’s intention to separate its commercial businesses, Otis and Carrier, into independent entities.

In a recent case in Texas, a jury convicted a defendant under the Texas deceptive business practices statute. The defendant appealed to the Appellate Court.

Sonitrol launched a redesigned end-user site. In addition to the revamped look, the verified security company highlights record number of apprehensions — more than 178,800 and counting since 1977 — and a Gives Back program that highlights the company’s charitable police and school efforts throughout the country.

Monitronics (MONI), ranked No. 3 on the SDM 100, is rebranding and trying to execute a turnaround. LVI has produced an e-book that examines MONI’s experiences in an attempt to help businesses learn from all of MONI’s experiences — both the good and the bad.

A case arose in Oregon which involved the attempt by the plaintiff insurance company to extend coverage of the alarm company to an entire building where its contract was for a particular suite.

Vector Security Inc. was awarded a contract to provide security for all new Habitat for Humanity homes built in Jacksonville, Fla. during the 2018-2019 contract year.