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Will Your Electronic Signatures & Records Stand up in Court?
Recorded On: Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Overview
Signatures, records and the processes used to create them are essential elements of the evidence needed to enforce a transaction in a court of law. As more and more processes are brought online, organizations must take steps to ensure their mission-critical processes and transactions continue to be legally enforceable.
This 60-minute presentation answers some of the most frequently asked questions on this subject, including:
- Have e-signatures and records been upheld in court?
- Are electronic records & signatures as reliable as their paper counterparts?
- How do I ensure that online transactions are enforceable?
- What types of e-signatures are considered most reliable?
Presenters
Michael Laurie, vice-president Strategic Development, Silanis
Silanis Co-Founder Michael Laurie has led efforts to develop the company’s customer base and establish its market-leading position. He guides the planning and growth of new markets and applications for the company’s products, monitors industry standards, and leads the company’s interactions with public and private agencies and associations.
An expert in the field of electronic signatures and e-vaulting solutions, he frequently presents at government and industry conferences and regularly contributes to industry standards committees, including the Standards and Procedures for Electronic Records and Signatures (SPeRS), the Electronic Signatures and Records Association and the X5 Financial Services Council.
Margo Tank, partner, Buckley Kolar LLP
As a partner of Buckley Kolar LLP, Ms. Tank advises financial services providers on how to comply with the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN) and the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA).
In addition, she assists clients on compliance with state and federal laws governing electronic financial services, including laws related to SPAM, privacy and data security, electronic record retention and management, and the creation and perfection of electronic chattel paper.
Other activities include acting as the Co-Reporter for the Drafting Committee preparing the Standards and Procedures for Electronic Records and Signatures (SPeRS), and advocacy before Congress and federal regulators with respect to electronic financial services issues as counsel to the Electronic Financial Services Council and the Electronic Signatures and Records Association.
