IoT Innovations — what Randy diplomatically calls a "non-practicing entity" — has sued Signify over six patents targeting its Philips Hue, WiZ, and Interact ecosystems. Jeff Bristol, well known in the industry, joins MeshConnect Controls as Chief Commercial Officer bringing 30 years of lighting and controls experience, and Dialight heads to the 2026 PCIC Conference in Philadelphia to showcase its hazardous and industrial LED solutions.

Zachary Pearson of Fisher Marantz Stone brings a next-generation focus to his role as IESNYC President, prioritizing education, emerging professionals, and community engagement. DarkSky's Under One Sky 2026 virtual conference offers 24 hours of global discussions on protecting the night, and IES hosts its Light for Life Commissioning symposium on 8 October with four continuing education credits available.

Randy attended the federal Markman hearing in Signify's patent case against ETI, where key lighting terms like "heat sink," "housing," and "downlight module" were debated — decisions that could significantly shape the infringement dispute. Jennifer Chronister joins BIOS Lighting to grow the brand's human-centric lighting story, and ETC names David Hilton as VP of Sales as Mark Vassallo retires after 28 years.

Halco Lighting Technologies opens a new distribution facility in Dayton, New Jersey to improve delivery times and same-day shipping across the Northeast. The 2027 IESNYC Lumen Awards open submissions through 8 January for designers connected to the New York City metropolitan area, and Lodes introduces Non Random, a spherical suspension lamp in three sizes and six finishes for residential, hospitality, and commercial spaces.