Electronic Signatures in Law


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Using case law from multiple jurisdictions, Stephen Mason examines the nature and legal bearing of electronic signatures.




The Law of Electronic Commerce


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Written specifically for legal practitioners and students, this book examines the concerns, laws and regulations involved in Electronic Commerce. In just a few years, commerce via the World Wide Web and other online platforms has boomed, and a new field of legal theory and practice has emerged. Legislation has been enacted to keep pace with commercial realities, cyber-criminals and unforeseen social consequences, but the ever-evolving nature of new technologies has challenged the capacity of the courts to respond effectively. This book addresses the legal issues relating to the introduction and adoption of various forms of electronic commerce. From intellectual property, to issues of security and privacy, Alan Davidson looks at the practical changes for lawyers and commercial parties whilst providing a rationale for the underlying legal theory.




Promoting Confidence in Electronic Commerce


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This publication analyses the main legal issues arising out of the use of electronic signatures and authentication methods in international transactions. It provides an overview of methods used for electronic signature and authentication and their legal treatment in various jurisdictions. The study considers the use of these methods in international transactions and identifies the main legal issues related to cross-border recognition of such methods, with a special attention to international use of digital signatures under a Public Key Infrastructure.




Electronic Signatures in International Contracts


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Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--Freiburg (Breisgau), Universiteat, 2008.




E-Commerce Law


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This book includes detailed coverage of intellectual property, contract, encryption and liability issues, including allocation of domain names, use of metatags and other forms of search engine optimization, digital signatures and the position of ISPs and other intermediaries. There are case studies on electronic conveyancing and e-taxation. Though the book is written from a UK perspective, comparative material is included from other jurisdictions, including America and Singapore in particular.




E-commerce and the Law of Digital Signatures


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In the past six years, more than 55 countries have begun adopting UNCITRAL's (United National Commission on International Trade Law) Model Laws of 1999 and 2001 regarding the use and validity of e-signatures. Dozens of pieces of legislation and legislative proposals now exist around the world on the subject of e-signatures. While the model laws may look the same on paper, in practice they can vary widely. Finally, you can be certain that your clients are in compliance when using digital signatures. The Center for International Legal Studies, in cooperation with UNCITRAL, has gathered experts in over 25 jurisdictions to analyze the impact of these standards in their respective domestic e-commerce regimes. These experts show how the Model Laws are actually implemented today in each of these countries. Now you can have on-the-ground feedback about how UNCITRAL's Uniform Rules on Electronic Signatures, the Model Law on Electronic Commerce 1996, and the Model Law on Electronic Signatures 2001 are being implemented. A must have reference for: - Any lawyer working on a business transaction or contract using the Internet to exchange forms - Government Lawyers - Intellectual Property Lawyers Topics covered include: - Application and enforceability of electronic transactions - Defining key terms, including 'writing, ' 'signature, ' and 'original' documents - Legal recognition of data messages - Formation of contracts - Attribution of data messages - Retention of data messages - Trustworthiness of e-signature - Electronic Commerce Analyzes the global impact of: - UNCITRAL's Uniform Rules on Electronic Signatures - Model Law on Electronic Commerce 1996 - Model Law on Electronic Signatures 2001




Digital Signatures for Dummies, Cryptomathic Special Edition (Custom)


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Explore business and technical implications Understand established regulatory standards Deploy and manage digital signatures Enable business with digital signatures Digital documents are increasingly commonplace in today's business world, and forward-thinking organizations are deploying digital signatures as a crucial part of their part of their strategy. Businesses are discovering a genuine market demand for digital signatures in support of organizational goals. This book is your guide to the new business environment. It outlines the benefits of embracing digital signature techniques and demystifies the relevant technologies. Advance your organization's digital strategy Provide strong non-repudiation Offer "what you see is what you sign" Ensure enhanced security Provide user convenience and mobility




E-commerce Law


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This book elaborates and updates a staff exchange that took place in 2001 among legal scholars from the Universities of Oxford and Leiden. Its insights represent some of the best-informed thinking on the legal aspects of this all-pervasive feature of contemporary society.




An E-Commerce Law For The World: The Model Electronic Transactions Act


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An E-Commerce Law For the World: The Model Electronic Transactions Act contains summaries of E-commerce laws of the United Nations, the European Union, and more than 120 countries on six continents. At the end, the best attributes of those laws are incorporated into a model E-commerce statute for consideration for enactment by lawmakers all over the world. This is Volume 2 of the E-COMMERCE LAW TRILOGY. Volume 1, E-Commerce Law Around the World, was released in 2011; and Volume 3, Certification Authority Law Around the World, is scheduled for release in 2013. All of them will become available for purchase at Xlibris.com, Amazon.com, BarnesAndNoble.com, law bookstores and other outlets.




UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Signatures with Guide to Enactment, 2001


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Electronic Commerce in international trade, is fast becoming a means of business communication. Guidelines and laws of operation are becoming a great necessity to ensure security and uniformity. This publication presents the Model Laws with the hope that countries will consider it when enacting or revising their laws on electronic commerce.