Today in Lighting — Monday, August 10, 2026
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I hope you had a nice weekend. Here are the stories making news.
The judge in the Signify vs. Lepro case left Signify’s $410,000 award intact and allowed additional damages. However, the judge rejected Signify’s request for treble damages and more than $4 million in attorney’s fees. I suspect Signify will have spent significantly more litigating the case than it ultimately recovered in damages — and that is very important to our industry.
AI is transforming lighting controls by interpreting natural-language requests, coordinating building systems, and adapting to occupant preferences. With proper validation, feedback, and safeguards, AI can create smarter, more intuitive buildings without replacing traditional control infrastructure or skilled integrators. Read the guest article by Dan Litman on EdisonReport.com.
IES San Francisco will host its Ciao to Summer event on 28 August, bringing together the Bay Area’s lighting and design community for an evening of networking, cocktails, appetizers, and Italian-inspired design. The event runs from 5:30–8 p.m., with tickets ranging from $10–$25. Click the link in the description to learn more and purchase tickets.
On Friday the Dow gained 152 points, NASDAQ was up 342. No losses in the lighting industry — Orion was up 12%.