It’s Christmas come early in Virginia this year. As of July 1, 2024, attorneys in Virginia can officially (and permanently!) use electronic signatures to sign pleadings in Virginia’s state courts. It only took twenty-plus...more
The Mexican Congress has approved a bill regarding promissory notes, negotiable instruments and other financial transactions using electronic means. On March 26, 2024, a decree was published in the Official Journal of the...more
Mietverträge einfach, schnell und rechtssicher elektronisch abschließen? Bislang eine eher seltene Ausnahme. Wir stellen die gesetzlich vorgesehenen Möglichkeiten vor – sowohl für den Abschluss von Mietverträgen als auch für...more
Given the ever-changing landscape and increasing popularity of remote work, the use of electronic signatures (“e-signatures”) is on the rise. Business in general is going virtual, causing electronic transactions and online...more
On May 25, 2023, the Governor of Florida signed a bill amending the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (FTSA). The amendments under Florida’s House Bill (HB) 761, become effective immediately upon signing by the Governor....more
The conversation surrounding cryptocurrency and blockchain technology has led to an increased interest in smart contracts. In fact, smart contracts—self-executing agreements—live on blockchain-based platforms. But what are...more
Want to learn more about drafting, negotiating, and understanding intellectual property and technology contracts and have 10 minutes to spare? Grab your morning coffee or afternoon tea and dig into our Tech Contract Quick...more
Welcome to the latest issue of Bracewell’s FINRA Facts and Trends, a monthly newsletter devoted to condensing and digesting recent FINRA developments in the areas of enforcement, regulation and dispute resolution. This...more
As we continue to assist Advisors during examinations conducted by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), we have noticed questions related to the Advisors’ use of electronic signatures....more
Electronic signatures or e-signatures are an increasingly essential tool in today’s technology-dependent workplace, especially for employers that are hiring remote workers. While state and federal law generally...more
On August 3, 2022, FINRA issued Regulatory Notice 22-18 in response to reports of registered representatives and associated persons forging or falsifying customer signatures, or signatures of colleagues or supervisors,...more
In response to ever increasing reports of forgery and falsification of records in the digital signature space, FINRA issued Regulatory Notice 22-18. This Notice reminds FINRA members of relevant regulatory obligations, while...more
The Government of Kazakhstan has determined the conditions and procedure for designating a state-owned enterprise as JSC and LLP as the subject of a special right. It is worth a reminder that the term "special right" as a new...more
With the widespread adoption of remote work, companies in all industries have turned to electronic signature (e-signature) solutions to sign the dotted line quickly and efficiently. E-signature solutions allow companies to...more
The US Internal Revenue Service has extended its temporary approval of accepting electronic or digital signatures on certain IRS forms until October 31, 2023, and has expanded the list of forms that may be signed...more
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a fact sheet, providing guidance on acceptable methods for taxpayers to electronically or digitally sign certain paper forms that they cannot file electronically. In order to...more
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) extended its temporary approval of accepting digital signatures on certain IRS forms until December 31, 2021 (see Memorandum NHQ-10-1220-000, the Memorandum). This Memorandum has also...more
With government-mandated stay-at-home orders and many people still working remotely, original wet-ink signatures on legal documents have become inconvenient and difficult to obtain. Electronic signatures are not a new...more
The list of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) forms that can be digitally signed continues to grow. On August 28, 2020, the IRS issued a memorandum indicating that it would accept the use of digital signatures on various IRS...more
Digital technologies are paving the way for more convenient and efficient transactions. Paper documents and wet-ink signatures are being replaced by their electronic equivalents, and “in-person” appearances can now be...more
Technology - Japan Ministries Support Expansion of E-Signature Use - On September 4, 2020, the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and...more
Der Deutsche Tourismusverband hat eine umfassende FAQ zum "Elektronischen Meldeschein" veröffentlicht. Sie wurde in Zusammenarbeit mit AVS und Spirit Legal erstellt und soll Hoteliers Orientierung zur Einführung und Umsetzung...more
On Nov. 3, 2020, the North Carolina Court of Appeals issued opinion in a case entitled Mitchell v Boswell with a rather unremarkable holding that a mediated settlement agreement reached in a Superior Court ordered mediation...more
Electronic signatures have soared in popularity as a result of social distancing measures related to COVID-19. While such signatures are generally accepted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Wilson...more
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued news release IR-2020-194 on August 28, approving the temporary use of digital signatures for certain IRS forms that must be filed with the IRS manually. ...more