The use of email has become common in the contracting process and received an additional boost from the COVID-19 pandemic, which made electronic communications the preference for most businesses. ...more
Electronic signatures have been acceptable for years in the business world. Software such as DocuSign and Adobe Sign offer an audit trail that can be used to show the circumstances surrounding the execution of the documents...more
Because electronic signatures have become more common in the business community, now is a good time to review some of the legal issues that arise in the use of electronic signatures....more
Certain contracts must be in writing and signed. Among them are contracts for the sale of real estate, contracts for the sale of goods for a price in excess of $500, and contracts to “answer for the debt of another,” such as...more