Ken Kirschenbaum's Latest Posts

Read: Buy-Sell Agreements: Beware Those Who Purport ‘This Is Industry Standard’

Buy-Sell Agreements: Beware Those Who Purport ‘This Is Industry Standard’

Most provisions in buy-sell agreements are negotiable. While some terms are more common than others that doesn’t mean they fit every deal.

Read: How to Handle Additional Insured Demands

How to Handle Additional Insured Demands

Legal expert Ken Kirschenbaum dives into the many issues that may arise if you name a subscriber as an additional insured on your insurance policy.

Read: The Dangers of Removing an Alarm Contract’s Automatic Renewal Clause

The Dangers of Removing an Alarm Contract’s Automatic Renewal Clause

A proper alarm contract has an automatic renewal clause. Subscribers who insist on deleting that provision don’t realize the consequences.

Read: The Do’s and Don’ts of Operating Separate Entities

The Do’s and Don’ts of Operating Separate Entities

If you want to operate multiple entities then you have to be careful to maintain strict formality and separation of operations — or suffer the consequences.

Read: Exploring the Extent of Protective Provisions

Exploring the Extent of Protective Provisions

A properly drafted alarm contract will insulate an alarm company from any liability, and on the off chance that liability is found, limit the extent of damages to a nominal sum.

Read: How DIY Security Dealers Defend Themselves

How DIY Security Dealers Defend Themselves

You may assume that DIY security companies are more likely to face liability losses. Legal expert Ken Kirschenbaum explains why that’s not true.

Read: Navigating the Murky Waters of Selling Temperature Sensing in a Pandemic

Navigating the Murky Waters of Selling Temperature Sensing in a Pandemic

Companies have been warned, repeatedly, not to perform any service without a proper contract. That is true for selling and installing thermal imaging equipment also, especially in nonmedical facilities.

Read: Deciphering New Ownership and Commercial Contract Obligations

Deciphering New Ownership and Commercial Contract Obligations

The alarm industry may think it invented RMR and automatic renewal, but contract disputes are common. Indulge this story involving the linen industry.

Read: Look to Industry Peers to Answer These Coronavirus Survival Questions

Look to Industry Peers to Answer These Coronavirus Survival Questions

You’re probably asking yourself many questions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s why industry associations and your fellow security professionals are best-equipped to help.

Read: How to Actually Calculate Company Value Based on RMR

How to Actually Calculate Company Value Based on RMR

Buying or selling accounts? RMR is defined in different ways, and you need a very careful understanding of how it is going to be calculated for your deal.

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