The New Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act: How Effective Is It?
Lawrence B. Lambert of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
On Sunday, October 1, 2000, while most of us were watching football and the closing ceremonies of the Sydney Olymp.
Governor Ridge Signs Pennsylvania Electronic Transactions Act
Saul Ewing LLP
On December 16, 1999, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge signed into law Senate Bill 555, the Electronic Transactions .
Electronic Records and Signatures in Healthcare and the Interplay of E-Sign, HIPAA and UETA
Christian James Helbling of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
The healthcare industry is highly regulated by a complex statutory and regulatory framework at every level. Electr.
Developing a Policy to Monitor Employee E-Mail, Voice Mail, And Internet Use
Duff, White & Turner, LLC
The use of e-mail in the workplace is growing at an exponential rate, with an estimated 20 mill.
Employment Issues in Communications Technology
John J. Michels and Rodney A. Satterwhite of McGuireWoods LLP
This article discusses the impact of the communications and high-tech industry on typical employee hiring issues.
More Than Just E-Mail: Comprehensive Information Policies for the Digital Age
Jeffrey S. Bosley and John C. Corcoran of Thelen LLP
This article discusses the need for employers to have a comprehensive "information policy" that addresses how both the employee and the employer use electronic mail.
E-Discovery: Cutting to the Paper-less Chase: What to Do Upon Notice of Claim
Timothy K. McNamara of Lathrop Gage
The age of electronic discovery is here to stay. In today's business world, 90% of all information is in digital form. If you are faced with having to respond to a subpoena or have notice of a potential claim, consider the following to help guide (and protect) you through the process.
Technical, Business and Legal Issues in Establishing a Secure Environment for Electronic Communication and Commerce
Theodore C. Ling and of Baker & McKenzie LLP
This article will discuss some of the most prominent business, technical and legal issues which must be addressed and introduces the role that public key cryptography will likely play in creating a secure environment in which to conduct business.
Employers Do Not Violate the ECPA by Accessing Employee E-mails on Company-Provided File Servers
Bingham McCutchen LLP
On December 10, 2003, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled against an employee who sued his employer for accessing his emails without his permission, alleging a violation of his privacy rights under the federal Electronic Communications Privacy Act. This decision illustrates the importance of a well-drafted electronic monitoring policy.
Technology Use Policies: If You Don't Have One, Get One
Joe Morford of Arter & Hadden LLP
As the tools of business have changed, have your company policies kept up? If your business still doesn't have a Technology Use Policy, the answer to that question is a resounding: no.
U.S. and Japan Reach Electronic Commerce Agreement
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
Prime Minister Hashimoto and President Clinton reached an agreement at the G-8 Summit that electronic communic.
The Problems of Departing Employees and the Data They Leave Behind
Brett Tarr
Employee turnover is not just a human resources issue at most corporations. Using today?s technology, many employees create, produce and store communications and work product not just electronically, but in virtual environments. But all of this data belongs to the organization for which the individual is employed, so what does this mean for corporate IT and legal departments when employees leave the company?
Electronic Information - A Trap for the Unwary in Business Litigation
Martin D. Beirne,David A. Pluchinsky and Donald W. Towe of Beirne, Maynard & Parsons, L.L.P.
In 2005, a court-ordered statement of facts, attributable in part to the spoliation of electronic information, led to a $1.45 billon jury award against Morgan Stanley & Co. This case is one of many confirming that courts are not willing to relax discovery requirements or overlook discovery abuse because data is maintained electronically. Today, the majority of commercial data and corporate communications are either stored or transmitted electronically consequently requests for electronic information ("e-discovery") are common in business litigation.
An Electronic Voyage of Discovery
Natalie Hanlon-Leh of Faegre & Benson LLP
This article outlines tips on how best to make use of electronic discovery when in litigation; and second, developing a plan to better manage electronic records on an ongoing basis to reduce expense and exposure.
Most Recent Opinions Allow Lawyers to Send Client Confidences by E-Mail
Vernis & Bowling of Miami, P.A.
A growing number of jurisdictions have concluded that lawyers may ethically use ordinary, unencrypted electronic m.
New E-Signature Laws Click Into Action
Saul Ewing LLP
The Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act ("ESIGN") 1 , most of which becomes effective on Octo.
The Changing World of Electronic Signatures
Randell D. Wallace and Don F. Dagenais of Lathrop Gage
A federal law that took effect about a year and a half ago is changing the world in terms of how legal documents are signed. If it hasn't affected your business already, it probably soon will. The full title of the law is the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, but it has become commonly known in legal circles as "E-Sign."
Labor & Employment: April 1999
Brobeck Phleger & Harrison LLP
This update reviews the question of whether an employee has a reasonable expectation of privacy in email, voice mail and the internet.
Idaho Passes New Spam Statute That Becomes Effective July 1, 2000
Arent Fox LLP
This article summarizes the new Idaho spam statute which went into effect on July 1, 2000.
Litigation Corner
Lonnie J. Williams of Quarles & Brady LLP
A recent survey found that labor and employment-related litigation is a top concern of many companies. In response we have created this Litigation Corner and will from time-to-time provide our readers with practical suggestions for reducing their litigation risks. Today's inaugural feature contains suggestions about e-mails and the danger in believing that e-mails to and from the human resources department somehow are privileged.
Electronic Communication Policies: How Private Is E-mail?
Michael S. Horwatt of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
In today's electronic environment, associations need to use e-mail's ability to connect members, staff, vendors, a.
International Regulators Issue Report on Hedge Fund Risks
Rosenman & Colin LLP
The International Organization of Securities Commissions has issued a report that contains recommendations for hed.
e-Sign Act Raises the Speed Limit on the Information Superhighway
Matthew L. P. Cummings of Nexsen Pruet
This article discusses the benefits and limitations of the new e-Sign Act which will become effective on October 1, 2000.
Big Brother Employer May Be Watching: Monitoring Employees' Online Communications In The Workplace
Charles H. Kennedy and Walter M. Stella of Morrison & Foerster LLP
E-mail and Internet use are integral parts of the typical worker's daily routine. Because of its speed and overall convenience, e-mail has replaced the interoffice memorandum as the preferred method of communication. Employee access to the Internet also is important as a means of conducting job-related research and transactions.
E-Mail at the Workplace: I Spy, Should I?
Lori E. Lesser of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
By Lori E. Lesser Simpson Thacher & Bartlett A version of this article appeared in Distributed Computing, Ma.
High Tech Abuses: Avoiding Liability Related To Employee Misuse of e-mail, The Internet and Other Communication Systems
Mary C. Dollarhide of Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
Fact: According to a recent study by Carnegie Mellon University, 83.5 percent of all images on the Internet a.
California Is First State In Nation To Adopt Electronic Contracting Law--Thelen Reid Report No. 26
Thelen LLP
This article provides an overview of California Senate Bill 820, adopting the Uniform Electronic Transaction Act.
Electronic Privacy In Employment
Fraser A. McAlpine and Michael Droke of Littler Mendelson, P.C.
This article discusses electronic privacy issues in the workplace.
Privacy Issues in a Hi-Tech Workplace
Connelly, Roberts & McGivney LLC
In today's workplace, computers and electronic communications are the norm rather than the exception. Computers, .
Why Every Employer Using E-Mail Needs an E-Mail Liability Prevention Plan
Marjorie A. Wallace of Perez & Miller
E-mail is a staple of corporate culture. While e-mail has greatly increased the potential for better business comm.
Net Breeds Privacy Issues
Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A.
The law frequently can't keep pace with technology, and the Internet is no exception. Other than on a handful of.