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Security & the Law
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Monthly column featuring information on the law in the security industry.

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Security Law

Summary Judgement Denied: A Death Leads to Cautionary PERS Saga

Lessing E. Gold
Lessing E. Gold
December 18, 2023

Following the unfortunate death of a woman who had activated a PERS alarm, a jury will decide the damages. 


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Security Law

Frozen Pipe Results in Water Damage. Who Should Be Held Liable?

Lessing E. Gold
Lessing E. Gold
November 20, 2023

At issue is a contractual provision whereby an insured waives the right of their insurance carrier to seek redress or seek compensation for losses from a negligent third party.


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U.S. Copyright Office: AI-Generated Art Can’t Be Copyrighted

James Berkely
October 16, 2023

Guest columnist James D. Berkeley details why a U.S. federal court dismissed an inventor’s attempt to copyright artwork produced by an image generator he designed.


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Security Law

Was it Recklessness or Intentional Misconduct?

Lessing E. Gold
Lessing E. Gold
September 6, 2023

An alarm company allegedly failed to obtain the required approvals before disarming a customer’s video surveillance system.


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Security Law

What to Know About Fast-Changing State Data Privacy Laws

Lessing E. Gold
Lessing E. Gold
August 21, 2023

State legislatures are enacting consumer data privacy laws, which provide consumers with more choice over how companies acquire and utilize their personal data.


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Security Law

Insurer & Alarm Dealer Litigate Enforceable Agreement

Lessing E. Gold
Lessing E. Gold
August 2, 2023

A plaintiff argued that the terms of an original alarm services agreement were immaterial because it wasn’t suing on the contract, but on tort and implied warranty theories.


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Security Law

Felon Ordered to Foot Bill for Victim’s Security Gear

Lessing E. Gold
Lessing E. Gold
June 13, 2023

A plaintiff entered into a negotiated plea agreement under which he agreed to reimburse his victim for a video surveillance camera and other security equipment.


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Security Law

Why Illinois’ Biometric Privacy Act Could Create ‘Catastrophic Exposure’ for Security Companies

Lessing E. Gold
Lessing E. Gold
May 4, 2023

An Illinois state law ensures that individuals are in control of their own biometric data and prohibits private companies from collecting it unless they meet certain consent criteria.


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Security Law

Responding Officer Conducted Lawful Seizure

Lessing E. Gold
Lessing E. Gold
April 6, 2023

A state trooper dispatched to a burglar alarm activation at a warehouse leads to litigation over whether or not the defendant was legally apprehended.


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Security Law
Security and the Law

FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Non-Compete Clauses

Lessing E. Gold
Lessing E. Gold
March 6, 2023

Under a new proposed rule, the FTC would ban employers from saddling workers with non-compete agreements that prohibit them from working at competitors. 


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