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

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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Summary Judgement Denied: A Death Leads to Cautionary PERS Saga

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




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Court Specifies Signer Is Presumed to Know Document Contents

A party that signs a document is conclusively bound by its terms absent a valid excuse for having failed to read it.




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Woman Sues Police for Excessive Force After K-9 Attack

Before entering the house from the garage, the defendant announced his and the K-9’s presence and ordered anyone in the house to surrender or they would be bitten by the dog.




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Fatal Fire: Was the Smoke Alarm Defective?

A court has to decide whether or not a malfunctioning smoke alarm was the fault of the manufacturer or intentional disablement.




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Appeals Court Upholds Use of Security Cam Footage in Home Invasion Case

A home invasion case recently decided by the Court of Appeals in the State of Michigan involved the use of video from a security camera entered into evidence.




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Police Officer Gets in Car Crash Responding to ‘Possible Burglar Alarm’

A court has to decide if a police officer’s actions rise to the level of reckless disregard for the safety of others.




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Court Decision Sheds Light on Duty to Protect Personal Information

A class action lawsuit against a law firm for alleged negligence in safeguarding personal data highlights the growing importance of confidentiality in security practices amid rising cyber threats.




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Marijuana Grower Loses Appeal Over Insurance Coverage for Fire Damage

A court affirmed an insurer’s decision to deny a fire damage claim due to the absence of an automatic extinguishing system.




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Security Contractor Cleared of Liability in Mall Carjacking

A court ruled that a security contractor was not liable for a carjacking incident, citing the absence of a special relationship and the unforeseeable nature of the crime.




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Woman Tries to Evade Security Sensors With Aluminum Foil

A female defendant, convicted for using aluminum foil to bypass retail anti-theft sensors, challenged the conviction by arguing the foil’s common household use.




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Calif. Supreme Court Shields Employer From Penalties in Wage Statement Dispute

A court ruled that an employer’s reasonable and good faith belief in compliance with wage statement laws precludes penalties for failing to report unpaid meal break premiums as wages.




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ASSA ABLOY’s Rockwood Products Receive GreenCircle Certification

ASSA ABLOY announced the company’s latest GreenCircle Certifications and Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for architectural door accessories, which include the following Rockwood Products: locking pull LP3301; MegaTek pulls; MezzoTek pulls; GeoMetek pulls; BandWidth pulls; vandal resistant pull; offset pull and push bar; pull plates including 105x70C, 107x70C, and 111x70C; as well as ASSA ABLOY glass solutions products 4-in. square and tapered door rails, and the PDU8000-3 panic device.




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SALTO Systems Earns Certified Carbon Neutral Certification

SALTO Systems, a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has received carbon-neutral certification across all of its operations. 




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Genetec Showcases Cloud & Edge Solutions at ISC West 2023

At ISC West Booth #20045Genetec Inc., a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, will showcase the latest version of Security Center, Streamvault EdgeTM hybrid cloud solutions, and CloudrunnerTM vehicle-centric investigation system.




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Cybersecurity Leader Theresa Payton Delivers ISC West 2023 Opening Keynote

This morning, Theresa Payton, the first female White House CIO, technology thought leader and cybersecurity expert, will deliver ISC West 2023’s opening keynote address. Payton will brief audience members on the current cybersecurity threat landscape, what to watch out for, how to respond if targeted, and what businesses can do today to be prepared for the future. Attend the keynote at 8:45 a.m. in Venetian Ballroom F.




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Eagle Eye Networks Previews Camera Direct-to-Cloud Solution

Eagle Eye Networks, the global leader in cloud video surveillance, is previewing Eagle Eye Camera Direct Complete, as well as showcasing the newly enhanced Enterprise Edition and new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools for enterprise businesses at ISC West 2023.




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All Eyes on Iris Recognition

Iris recognition technology is quickly emerging as the preeminent biometric solution for PIAM — here’s why.




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ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions — Critical Infrastructure Features ALWIN Security Management Software

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions — Critical Infrastructure (Booth #8101) is showcasing its robust ALWIN security management software as part of a total access management solution for critical infrastructure customers in the U.S. at ISC West.




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Boon Edam Celebrates 150 Years of Commitment, Care and Innovation

Boon Edam Inc., a global leader in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, is thrilled to celebrate its 150th anniversary at ISC West 2023, taking this time to reflect on the past while showcasing its plans for the future. ISC West attendees are invited to join in the celebration by visiting Booth #10053 at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 30 for complimentary champagne and treats and brief celebratory remarks.




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Event Security Leaders Deliver Today’s Keynote

Today, Thursday, March 30, three event security leaders will give a keynote address titled “Leveraging Technology in Modern Security Operations for Major Events.” At 8:45 a.m. in Venetian Ballroom F, speakers Jim Mercurio, John Bertsch and Joe Monroe will discuss the importance of security technology in maintaining secure event environments.




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i-PRO Introduces Industry’s First 4K AI-Enabled Multi-Directional Dual Sensor Cameras

At ISC West 2023 at Booth #10037, i-PRO Co. Ltd., a global leader in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, further expands its multi-sensor camera lineup with six new dual-sensor models.




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Mission 500 to Announce Corporate Social Responsibility and Humanitarian Awards as well as Mission 500 Security 5K Run/2K Walk Awards

Mission 500, a charitable nonprofit organization engaging security professionals to assist families in crisis across the USA, will announce the winners of its annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Humanitarian Awards at ISC West today, Thursday, March 30. The ceremony will take place at The Bridge Stage – Booth #25063 from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. 




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The 2023 Winner of the SIA New Products and Solutions Awards is…

Alocity was recognized with the Best New Product honor for its Alocity Access Control Platform product at the 2023 SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards, held yesterday at ISC West. The prestigious Judges’ Choice Award was presented to IPVideo Corporation for its Sentry ERS product. Read on for more about this year’s winners.




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Post-Pandemic Services That Bring New RMR

New forms of business opportunity have emerged this past year as many organizations come to terms with a post-pandemic era that involves more remote work, heightened concerns about cybersecurity, and tighter budgets across the board.




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BriefCam Debuts Customizable Classes & Superior Real-Time Performance for its Video Analytics Platform

BriefCam, the leader in innovative AI-driven video analytics solutions, is showcasing version 2023 M1 of its comprehensive video analytics platform at ISC West.




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Recovering From Disaster — Faster

We’ve all seen the headlines — fearsome storms, flooding, earthquakes and more. Fortunately, these disasters don’t happen every day — at least not in most places — but hearing the news is a reminder that a severe weather event or natural disaster could happen on any given day in your town and at your facility. Do you have a disaster preparedness and recovery plan in place? 




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Paxton Unveils Rewards Program at ISC West 2023

Paxton, the global brand of access control, video surveillance and intercom systems, is launching their brand-new customer loyalty program, Paxton Rewards, at ISC West Booth #14075.




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Snap One to Showcase New Solutions at ISC West 2023

Snap One, an industry-leading source of A/V surveillance, control, networking and remote management products for professionals, is demonstrating a range of new and existing products at ISC West 2023 Booth #26089.




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Data-Driven PIAM: Seeing Beyond the Horizon

Physical access to critical resources and sensitive areas such as data centers and storage areas for narcotics or nuclear materials needs to be protected 24/7. In the past, manual process management was sufficient. Today, the access rules are much more complicated.




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Moving Beyond Video Analytics to Establish Data Intelligence

How do we move video analytics beyond descriptive to prescriptive? From gathering potential questions to providing solutions? The answer is more than just analytics — it is data intelligence. 




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The Wallflowers to headline first-ever ISC West Concert tonight

The Wallflowers and DJ Spencer Ludwig scheduled to perform an after-hours concert tonight, exclusively for ISC West attendees and exhibitors.




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Hanwha Vision delivers AI for every surveillance application

At Booth #14025, Hanwha Vison is highlighting the critical role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in diverse surveillance and business operations at ISC West 2024.




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Cybersecurity Leader Admiral Mike Rogers Delivers ISC West 2024 Opening Keynote

This morning, Admiral Mike Rogers, Former Director, National Security Agency; Former Commander, U.S. Cyber Command; and Former Chief, Central Security Service, will deliver ISC West 2024’s opening keynote address. Attend the keynote today at 9 a.m. at the Main Stage.





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2024 SIA New Products & Solutions Awards Winners To Be Announced Today

From the moment the Security Industry Association (SIA) opened the submission process for this year’s SIA New Products & Solutions (NPS) Awards, entries began rolling in, and more than 71 companies submitted their products for consideration. This afternoon, they’ll learn if their hard work paid off when the winners of the 2024 SIA NPS Awards are announced.




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Grow your skills and get expert advice at ISC West’s Career Zone

Looking to boost your career in the security industry, make connections and have fun at ISC West? Join the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West at the Career Zone on the ISC West show floor! This offering, presented by SIA and ISC with support from the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST), SIA’s Human Resources Working Group, the SIA RISE community for young security professionals and the SIA Women in Security Forum, was created to help you grow your skills and get expert insights to propel your career. 




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The 2024 Winner of the SIA New Products and Solutions Awards is…

IronYun was recognized with the Best New Product honor for its IronYun Vaidio AI Vision Platform 8.0 product at the 2024 SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards, held yesterday at ISC West. The prestigious Judges’ Choice Award was presented to Swear for the Swear Authenticity Engine product, submitted in the Software category. 




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Mission 500 to Announce Annual Awards 

Mission 500, a charitable nonprofit organization engaging security professionals to assist families in crisis across the USA, will announce the winners of its annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Humanitarian Awards at ISC West today, Thursday, April 11 .The ceremony will take place at The Bridge - Booth #25059 from 4:00 -5:00 pm.




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CIAS celebrates 50 years of enhancing perimeter security at ISC West

CIAS Security, a global manufacturer of physical perimeter security systems based in Italy, is celebrating 50 years of perimeter security systems innovation at ISC West at Booth #7064.




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Attend the SIA Women in Security Forum Keynote at ISC West Today!

Start your ISC West Day 3 off right by joining the Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum (WISF) for a complimentary keynote event featuring special guest speaker Crystal Washington today from 10-11 am in the Venetian Ballrooms Main Stage. 




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VMP Celebrates 30th Anniversary During 2024 ISC West

Video Mount Products will celebrate its 30th anniversary during ISC West 2024 in Booth #1046.




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Brivo Expands Brivo Wallet Pass Mobile Credentials With Google Wallet

At ISC West, Booth #20045, Brivo has announced the launch of support for Google Wallet mobile credentials to provide frictionless access with the tap of a phone. 




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Barrier1 Showcases Robust Portfolio of Crash-Rated Vehicle Barrier Systems at ISC West 2024

Barrier1 Systems is showcasing a lineup of crash-rated barriers at ISC West 2024 in Booth 4109.




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3xLOGIC’s to debut its X-Series edge based deep learning analytics cameras at ISC West

3xLOGIC, a provider of integrated and intelligent security and business solutions, will debut its recently launched edge based deep learning analytics cameras at ISC West 2024, Booth #23059.




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CPI Security Commits $1M to Support Hurricane Helene Relief Initiatives

CPI Security has already sent over 75 employees who have volunteered over 1,000 hours for hurricane relief efforts.




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SAGE Integration Partners With Ambient.ai to Offer AI-Enabled Threat Detection

SAGE Integration is collaborating with Ambient.ai to enhance enterprise security through real-time AI threat detection and rapid investigations.




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Alcatraz AI Partners With Convergint to Enhance Facial Authentication Solutions

Convergint will integrate Alcatraz AI's Rock X facial authentication solution into its security systems, enhancing global enterprise access control with advanced AI technology.




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Newsweek Lists Allied Universal Among America's Greatest Workplaces for Veterans

Receiving the highest ranking of five out of five stars, the publication evaluated the company’s official programs for veterans, reviews and information from social media platforms.




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Security News Round-Up 10/25/2024

Highlights from this week's Security News Round-Up.




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Fortinet Survey: 70% of Firms Report Employee Security Gaps

As malicious actors use AI to increase the volume and velocity of their attacks, leaders believe these threats will be harder for their employees to spot, according to the Fortinet survey.