The United Arab Emirates has made significant strides in promoting and regulating electronic commerce (e-commerce) to keep pace with technological advancements and foster digital transformation. Two key laws governing...more
In today’s digital world, we often desire to have people consent to documents by merely pasting an image of a signature into a document, clicking a virtual button on a web site or mobile phone, or relying upon the...more
As a transactional lawyer, I’ve always found a special delight when the occasion arises to use one of my favorite sayings: “The pen is mightier than the sword.” It provides a certain level of self-importance that...more
Introduction: If you haven’t heard the news, a recent article published by CNN Business reported that the Director of the United Nations’ World Food Programme (“WFP”), David Beasley, declared that “2% of Elon Musk’s wealth...more
With the COVID-19 pandemic accelerating the global shift toward digital transformation, the use of electronic signatures in place of traditional “wet ink” signatures has become more common. In Singapore, the enforceability of...more
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift away from ink-and-paper and toward electronic signatures and records. Such electronic options offer not only convenience, but also safety (in the form of social distancing) and...more
During the healthcare crisis caused by COVID-19, Pennsylvania and New Jersey have temporarily suspended their requirement that notaries be physically present at the execution of certain estate planning documents. For many...more
Working remotely and travel restrictions as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak present new challenges to traditional ways of conducting business, particularly when it comes to execution of documents and concluding contracts...more
States across the country have taken measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including implementing closures of non-essential businesses. The increase of individuals working from home has prompted the commercial real...more