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Validity of Electronic Signatures

August 26, 2024 Business & Tax Blog

It is commonly assumed in the United States that electronic signatures have the same effect as wet signatures. And for the most part, they do. However, electronic signatures may not hold up in some circumstances.   Federal legislation, specifically the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce (ESIGN) Act, and…

FTC Non-Compete Clause Rule: Without A Nationwide Injunction What Are Businesses To Do?

August 12, 2024 Business & Tax Blog

Despite ongoing legal challenges, there is not currently a nationwide injunction delaying or stopping the FTC Non-Compete Clause Rule from becoming effective September 4, 2024. Consequently, absent a development in the pending legal challenges (discussed in more detail below), businesses that have not already done so should start planning for…