Even before Covid-19, electronic signatures (e-signatures for short) were revolutionizing the way agreements were being executed and stored. Covid-19 has not only accelerated this trend, but also ...

What you don’t know can hurt you—at least if you have somehow managed to ignore or avoid the benefits of creating and embracing electronic signatures. That would be hard to do because, quite simply, ...

When Paul, a freelancer based in New York, couldn’t get a response from a consulting client who owed him money, he thought he might have to take legal action. I’ll download the contract, he thought, ...

Tired of printing, signing and then scanning or faxing documents that need your signature? Signing Word and PDF documents electronically on your phone or computer is easy, even if you don't have a ...

The county recorder in San Mateo, Calif., thought he had an excellent pilot project to test a fully functional electronic document recording system - and the technology worked. Business partners were ...

In today’s digital age, the ability to create and save digital signatures has become an invaluable skill. Whether you're signing contracts, authorizing documents, or adding a personal touch to your ...

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As more and more businesses conduct transactions electronically, courts and practitioners are increasingly faced with questions about the validity and enforceability of electronically signed documents ...

Clients, particularly those on the younger side, often balk at the document execution requirements imposed when it comes time to sign their wills. They have become comfortable signing real estate ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Secretary of State’s Office announced that Illinoisans will now be able to notarize documents electronically, rather than in-person. The “E-Notary” system will allow ...

Tired of printing, signing and then scanning or faxing documents that need your signature? Signing Word and PDF documents electronically on your phone or computer is easy, even if you don't have a ...