KEN KIRSCHENBAUM, ESQ ALARM - SECURITY INDUSTRY LEGAL EMAIL NEWSLETTER / THE ALARM EXCHANGE You can read all of our articles on our website. Having trouble getting our emails? Change your spam controls and whitelist ken@kirschenbaumesq.com ****************************** can contract have only first name / ISC meeting sign-up October 31, 2025 ******************************** SAVE THE DATE: K&K 2025 HOLIDAY PARTY WILL BE ON DECEMBER 4, 2025 ********************************* Private meetings at ISC EAST ********************************* We are getting closer to ISC so if you're attending an want to make the time to meet please reserve an appointment time sooner than later. To arrange a private meeting with K&K and staff at ISC East on November 19 or 20 please contact Kathleen Lampert at 516 747 6700 x 319 or KLampert@Kirschenbaumesq.com or Stacy Spector,Esq at 516 747 6700 x 304 or SSpector@Kirschenbaumesq.com. We are planning half hour appointments between 10:30 and 4:30 on November 19 and 20. If you think you need more time let us know. We look forward to seeing you at ISC; meetings will be outside the hall at the food court area. ******************** can contract have only first name ******************** Ken, Is it legal for a customer to just put their first name on a contract or does it have to have a last night? I know that may be a dumb question but figured I would ask. Joe ******************** Response ******************** Joe's full name withheld to protect the innocent. I have to start this way. Are you in the part of the country where a belt buckle can be used for identification? A belt buckle with only the first name, by the way? I don't think so. Of course you can't just have a first name on a contract, and guess what, I don't want you to have only a last name on the contract either. You need the person's full name; I'd prefer you get copy of driver's license or at least a library card. It essential that you get the proper name of the person signing. It's essential that you get the full name of a corporate entity also, as well as the name of the person signing and that person's position with the company that permits him to sign the contract on behalf of the entity. I know you're thinking that you don't have to worry about the customer and you're not that concerned with getting paid. Well how about that customer suffering a significant loss and the customer or its insurance company suing you for more than your insurance and more than your company is worth. If you think you're going to get away by just showing your belt buckle when you get to court, re-consider. ********************* STANDARD FORM AGREEMENTS: To order up to date Standard Form Alarm / Security / Fire and related Agreements click here: www.alarmcontracts.com *************************** CONCIERGE LAWYER SERVICE PROGRAM FOR THE ALARM INDUSTRY - You can check out the program and sign up here: https://www.kirschenbaumesq.com/page/concierge or contact our Program Coordinator Stacy Spector, Esq at 516 747 6700 x 304. *********************** WEBINARS: https://www.kirschenbaumesq.com/page/alarm-webinars *********************** ALARM ARTICLES: You can always read our Articles on our website at www.kirschenbaumesq.com/page/alarm-articles updated daily ******************** Wondering how much your alarm company is worth? Click here: https://www.kirschenbaumesq.com/page/what-is-my-alarm-company-worth *********************** THE ALARM EXCHANGE - the alarm industries leading classified and business exchange - updated daily ************************* PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ken-kirschenbaum-presents/id1794851477 ************************* Getting on our email list / Articles archived: Many of you are forwarding these emails to friends or asking that others be added to the list. Sign up for our daily newsletter here: Sign Up. ************************** Ken Kirschenbaum,Esq Kirschenbaum & Kirschenbaum PC Attorneys at Law 200 Garden City Plaza Garden City, NY 11530 516 747 6700 x 301 ken@kirschenbaumesq.com www.KirschenbaumEsq.com
