The October 2, 2000 issue of Investment News features an article titled "Real D-day for
e-signatures 5 months away" with quotes from Alston and Bird Partner Tom Crocker. This article discusses the fact that although the new federal law legalizing electronic signatures goes into effect this week, financial firms will have to wait five more months to take advantage of it. Mr. Crocker is quoted as saying, "The delay gives regulatory agencies time to iron out differences between state laws that already recognize electronic signatures and the new federal law."
e-signatures 5 months away" with quotes from Alston and Bird Partner Tom Crocker. This article discusses the fact that although the new federal law legalizing electronic signatures goes into effect this week, financial firms will have to wait five more months to take advantage of it. Mr. Crocker is quoted as saying, "The delay gives regulatory agencies time to iron out differences between state laws that already recognize electronic signatures and the new federal law."