The Seven Deadly Sins of alarm contracts (and how to avoid them).
- May 22nd, 2014
- Wendy Carlisle
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In my job, I have the pleasure, and unfortunately sometimes pain, of reviewing alarm sales and monitoring contracts for litigation, potential acquisitions, and revisions to contracts. Here are seven mistakes I see most often.
Three important things to know about PERS contracts and sales.
- March 26th, 2014
- Wendy Carlisle
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If you’ve decided to enter the vibrant market of selling Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) you may be wondering what advice a lawyer would give you on how to protect your business. Do you need a contract with your customer? …
North Carolina Attorney General sues alarm company over robocalls
- October 24th, 2013
- Wendy Carlisle
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The North Carolina Carolina Attorney General filed suit yesterday against now-defunct alarm company ISI Alarms NC, Inc. and its owner, seeking civil penalties for automated calls (a/k/a “robocalls”) the company made to consumers. The AG alleges that more than 1,000 North…
Four things you should be doing when installing or taking over an alarm system.
- February 27th, 2013
- Wendy Carlisle
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When it comes to alarm systems one size does not fit all. If it appears you have come in and installed a cookie-cutter system with no regard for the customer’s unique needs, you’re going to open yourself up as a…
Does the EPA’s Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program apply to you?
- February 27th, 2013
- Wendy Carlisle
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The United States government enacted a regulation, enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency, requiring the use of lead-safe practices in common renovation activities to prevent lead poisoning. The regulation became fully effective on April 22, 2010. Is this regulation applicable…
Three ways to avoid deceptive practices claims.
- February 27th, 2013
- Wendy Carlisle
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Each state has consumer protection laws prohibiting what are deemed unfair and deceptive trade practices. Within all that legalese of prohibited conduct there are many traps for the unwary. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to protect your…