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Mistakes to Avoid with Client Contracts: Who Should Sign & Who Shouldn’t?

Integrators will not fare well in court enforcing change orders, service agreements or alarm monitoring contracts that are…

News December 9
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Federal Judge Blocks $47,476 Overtime Exemption Law

A federal judge has blocked the Department of Labor ruling set to take effect December 1 that raised…

News November 28
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Calif. Bill to Threaten Annual Auto-Renewal Clause in Contracts

SB 1428 would make all monitoring agreements with annual auto-renewal clauses revert to just month-to-month renewals upon expiration…

News October 31
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US House of Reps Aims to Delay Overtime Law; Lawsuit Filed by NAHB

Starting Dec. 1, 2016, integrators must pay overtime to any worker earning less than $47,476 annually, more than…

News October 3
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Legal: Caution Before Using Telemarketing Firms

Employing a third-party call center to drum up business can be lucrative, but make sure they’re following the…

News August 15
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Why Payment by Credit Card Is Now Better Than by Check

Legal expert Ken Kirschenbaum argues that payment by credit card is well worth the extra fees vs. risk…

News August 4
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Legal Advice on Phone Support: What if a Customer is Injured?

CE pros need to stay 'on script' when conducting an over-the-phone service call to protect clients from an…

News July 28
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Is It OK to Install Surveillance Cameras in Strip Club Dressing Room?

As long as the cameras are not covert (and a contract is in place), it is OK for…

News May 4
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Lawsuit Hints Crestron to Launch 4K Streaming this Year

Home automation leader Crestron Electronics says it plans to release new 4K streaming technology this year, based on…

News March 30
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