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Addressing an Alarm Company’s Name Change in Contracts

By Ken Kirschenbaum  |  April 16, 2012

Ken Kirschenbaum advises readers on how to address changes in contracts after modifying the company's name..

Should Companies Include Regular Alarm Testing in a Service Contract?

By Ken Kirschenbaum  |  April 4, 2012

In this blog, Ken Kirschenbaum answers a reader questioning whether it’s favorable for the service providers to include a supervised line and regular testing in service contracts.

Estate and Succession Planning for Alarm Company Owners

By Ken Kirschenbaum  |  February 28, 2012

A couple topics that most people do not want to think about are death and taxes. However, for alarm company owners who are considering eventually transferring the business to children or other family members, the subjects are very important.

What Can Alarm Companies Do to Prevent Lawsuits?

By Ken Kirschenbaum  |  February 6, 2012

In his latest blog, Ken Kirschenbaum examines if alarm companies can prevent being sued by subscribers.

Can Alarm Companies Stop Cable Providers, Telcos From Stealing Customers?

By Ken Kirschenbaum  |  December 6, 2011

In this blog, Ken Kirschenbaum discusses if alarm companies can take legal action against cable providers and telcos to prevent them from having access to alarm company clients.

What Should Sellers Look for in an Asset Purchase Agreement?

By Ken Kirschenbaum  |  November 7, 2011

You should not enter into a buy-sell transaction without a knowledgeable attorney to assist you.

What Qualifies as Tortious Interference?

By Ken Kirschenbaum  |  October 26, 2011

In this blog, Ken Kirschenbaum answers a reader who is concerned with competitor alarm companies stealing customers by means of deception.

Homeowner Claims ADT Breached Contract, Court Agrees

By Ken Kirschenbaum  |  October 4, 2011

The homeowner claims that they called ADT numerous times to come and re-install a smoke detector. However, after three years, the family says that the detector was never replaced, despite paying monthly fees to the company.

Court to Determine if Alarm Company Was Willfully and Wantonly Negligent

By Ken Kirschenbaum  |  September 23, 2011

A Federal Appeals Court sitting in Minnesota revered a Federal District Court's order, which granted summary judgment dismissing a claim against an alarm company.

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What Are the Legal Concerns When Implementing ECV?

By Ken Kirschenbaum  |  September 5, 2011

The following discussion among central station managers addresses enhanced call verification (ECV).


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Ken Kirschenbaum

One of the industry's leading attorneys fields questions and shares insights from his "Alarm - Security Industry Legal Email Newsletter."