Is It Illegal to Install a ‘Hidden’ Smart Speaker?
Certain state laws prohibit audio recording in covert applications, so can you disguise an Amazon Echo or Google…
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Should You Add Surcharge to Clients Who Pay by Credit Card?
Legal expert Ken Kirschenbaum advises integrators to be careful about adding credit card surcharges.
News November 20
Vizio to Pay $17M in ‘Spying’ Class-Action Lawsuit Decision
Vizio settles $17 million class-action lawsuit regarding its Smart Interactivity software that tracked viewers usage habits and sold…
News October 15
Judge Denies J. Geiger Motion in Infringement Claims Against Lutron’s Palladiom Motorized Shades
J Geiger denied request for preliminary injunction against the sale of Lutron's new motorized shading line
News September 19
Careful on 1099 vs Employee: Wrong Contract Can Bite You in the … Achilles
Security dealer hires full-time 'independent' 1099 salesman who gets bit by a dog during a sales call. Who…
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CTA, SIA Blast Trump Tariffs as Bad for Smart-Home and Security
Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and Security Industry Association (SIA) say U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods will hurt the…
News July 25
Smart Homes Tied to Domestic Abuse: ‘Going Crazy’
Exes are remotely controlling smart thermostats, lights, cameras, other smart-home devices to 'watch and listen' and 'scare or…
News June 24
Thorny Legalities of Video Surveillance in MDU Applications
Supplying surveillance video for ‘lawful purposes’ of apprehending suspects is OK., but there are numerous complex legalities for…
News June 20
Lessons from ADT Lawsuit: Watch those Tiny Little Clauses in Employee Agreements
Former ADT salesperson can proceed with lawsuit for claims such as "Failure to adequately reimburse plaintiff for expenses…
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