Business-to-consumer and business-to-business e-commerce has become a fact of life for most businesses. Even those businesses that, at the beginning of the Internet phenomenon, were reluctant to participate now include e-commerce as a regular part of their planning. A problem businesses face as they expand into e-commerce is whether their electronic agreements with other businesses and consumers will have the same legal effect as the paper counterparts traditionally used.

On December 16, 1999, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge signed into law Senate Bill 555, the Electronic Transactions .

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This article provides an overview of California Senate Bill 820, adopting the Uniform Electronic Transaction Act.

Brochure from the Federal Trade Commission which describes a consumer's legal rights and responsibilities with electronic fund transfers and accounts.

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This article explores some of the questions we should be asking ourselves in using electronic signature legislation as a vehicle for advancing e-commerce. First, we will define what we mean when we refer to electronic and digital signatures. Second, we will examine the three fundamental legal issues raised by online transactions that have fostered the felt need for electronic signature legislation. Furthermore, for each issue, we will outline the underlying concerns and examine the primary legislative approaches developed to date. Third, we will conclude with some thoughts on legislation's role in promoting the growth of e-commerce by reviewing some statutes that have historically been a positive force in promoting economic growth.