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3 weeks ago | 
locksmithledger.com | Paul Ragusa
The Jay County school district was able to secure funding to hire a school resource officer After seeing the tragic events that occurred in Parkland, Fla., at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018, Jay County School Superintendent Jeremy Gulley says he knew immediately that he needed to spearhead some real changes in his school district. To accomplish this goal, he also knew that getting support from the community was a vitally important first step.
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3 weeks ago | 
locksmithledger.com | Paul Ragusa
In the new seventh edition of the PASS guidelines, it is recommended that classroom doors be locked at all times. Because the access control component is at the core K-12 school security, PASS continues to focus on building out this area with more guidance and resources.
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4 weeks ago | 
locksmithledger.com | Paul Ragusa
SHDA Outgoing President Lance Johnsen during the SHDA Annual Business Update lunch. Held at the Hilton Phoenix Cliffs Resort in Arizona, the Security Hardware Distributors Association (SHDA) Industry Advancement Summit once again delivered an action-packed week for manufacturers, distributors and others in attendance.
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1 month ago | 
mondaq.com | Paul Ragusa
BB Baker Botts LLP More Baker Botts is a leading global law firm. The foundation for our differentiated client support rests on our deep business acumen and technical experience built over decades of focused leadership in our sectors and practices. For more information, please visit bakerbotts.com. A recent Ninth Circuit decision in C.R. Bard v.
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1 month ago | 
jdsupra.com | Paul Ragusa
[Co-author: Benjamin Bafumi*]Key Takeaway: A recent Ninth Circuit decision in C.R. Bard v. Atrium reinforces the long-standing Brulotte rule against post-expiration patent royalties but clarifies that courts should assess this strictly as a legal question, not based on intent or negotiation history. This decision underscores the importance of clearly drafted licensing terms, particularly in industries like life sciences where regulatory timelines may interact unpredictably with patent expiration.
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1 month ago | 
locksmithledger.com | Paul Ragusa
For the Locksmith Ledger webcast, Upgrading to Electronic Access Control (EAC), our panel of experts discuss strategies to convert entryways to the latest EAC systems, looking at how the industry has moved from mechanical locks to stand-alone systems with an audit trail, to more sophisticated systems that are connected to other systems within a building, interfacing and integrating with fire safety/life safety systems, video surveillance systems (CCTV), and other communications systems, for...
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1 month ago | 
locksmithledger.com | Paul Ragusa
EventsIAAL Expo Ready to Roll into Cedar RapidsThe conference features three days of automotive education and training and the Expo on day four The automotive locksmithing world is gearing up for the second International Association of Automotive Locksmiths (IAAL) Expo, May 14-17, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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2 months ago | 
securityinfowatch.com | Paul Ragusa
After its debut last year at ISC West, Centrios is excited to return this year with its own booth (8070) and bigger presence as the company gains traction with its scalable access control platform designed for small businesses. “Since [their debut at ISC West last year], Centrios won multiple best new solution awards and has grown to become available across hardware and electronic security distributors nationwide,” explains Daniel Foppe, national tradeshow manager, ASSA ABLOY DSS.
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2 months ago | 
locksmithledger.com | Paul Ragusa
Beau Edelen, senior VP of Sales and Business Development, Lockmasters, agrees, noting, “There is a definite increase in interest in BLE and mobile phones as credentials. BLE is inexpensive, reliable, and proven as a valid credential type, so I expect to see this trend continue for years to come.”Looking at verticals that seem to be early adopters, not surprisingly, higher education leads the pack.
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2 months ago | 
locksmithledger.com | Paul Ragusa
LL: What are some of the other new or existing products or technologies that you will be promoting or highlighting at the show? COOK: We'll be prominently featuring our revolutionary Interconnect Kit — launched in February 2025 — which enables any Alfred smart deadbolt to function as a code-compliant interconnect lock with single-motion egress functionality.
