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What Does Biden’s Emerging Technology National Standard Strategy Mean for Smart Homes?

And where do you stand on greater government intervention in areas such as smart home development?

News May 18
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Brink’s Home Security Parent Monitronics Files for Bankruptcy…Again

Monitronics Int'l files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for approximately $500 million in debt. It's the company's second restructuring…

News May 15
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It’s 4/20 Day: Should Employees Be Tested for Marijuana Any Longer?

Pot is legal and CBD products can produce positive results without impairment, so what should integrators do about…

News April 20
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Sonos vs. Google ‘Patent Showdown’ Lawsuit Receives Mixed Ruling

Sonos’ intellectual property infringement lawsuit against Google will go to trial on May 8 with fewer claims against…

News April 14
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Security Systems Declared Exempt from New York Right to Repair Law

Industry victory reached as legislative trailblazer identifies need for greater scruples in availability of specific information.

News March 7
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Alert 360 Sues Vivint Over Deceptive Sales Practices, Among Other Grievances

Filing joins growing number of legal cases against Vivint following its acquisition by NRG Energy in December 2022.

News March 3
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CPI Security Awarded $189M in Lawsuit Against Vivint

North Carolina court unanimously finds Vivint Smart Home responsible for using deceptive sales practices against CPI customers.

News February 22
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Is Your Business Fully Protected? Probably Not

Without a Terms & Conditions agreement in place, integrators could be liable for costs from cyberattacks or even…

News February 15
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Alarm.com Claims Patent Infringement by Vivint in Lawsuit

Alarm.com demands in civil lawsuit Vivint pay ongoing royalties for smart home products among other claims.

News January 13
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