The Law of Electronic Signatures and Records, 2020-2021 ed.

The Law of Electronic Signatures and Records is an essential guide to electronic signatures and records laws, including the context in which the laws were adopted and the ways in which the authors believe the drafters intended them to be interpreted. The publication is prepared by authors with more than 30 years combined experience that includes involvement with the drafting and passage of Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN), the preparation of the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA), the creation of SPeRS™ (the Standards and Procedures for electronic Records and Signatures), and serving as counsel to the Electronic Signatures and Records Association. The insights they provide will be indispensable to anyone seeking to understand the impact of, and the liability associated with, using electronic signatures and electronic records. These insights include:

• Details on the legal requirements for using electronic signatures and records, including delivery, presentation, signing, and record retention
• Comprehensive tables itemizing the state variations to the uniform UETA language
• Special considerations for using electronic signatures and records in connection with emerging and evolving technology
• Using electronic records and signatures in specialized transactions and documents, such as securities, chattel paper, and mortgages
• Analysis of the interplay between ESIGN, UETA, and many other key laws and regulations
• Identification and summaries of recent legal developments and court cases impacting electronic signatures and records