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CyberDOC and e-Government: the electronic archive of Austrian notaries
Friedrich Schwank illustrates the important part that notaries can play in the storage of electronic documents.
Electronic administrative communications in The Netherlands
Guido Boer considers the effect of the electronic signature law in The Netherlands in relation to how individuals act with government departments, including some case law.
Electronic signature: value in law and probative effectiveness in the Italian legal system
Dr Luigi Martin and Dr Roberto Pascarelli reflect on the evidential value of electronic signatures in Italian law.
Cristina de Hollanda examines the liability of registration authorities in Brazil.
Electronic Signatures and PKI Frameworks in Australia
Sharon Christensen and Rouhshi Low discuss the framework of the Australian electronic signature legislation that provides flexibility in its initial phase.
Electronic signatures in Denmark: free for all citizens
Jan Hvarre sets out the aims of the Danish government and the attempt to introduce digital signatures for general use.
Electronic Signatures in German, French and Polish Law Perspective
Dr Christiane Bierekoven, Philip Bazin and Tomasz Kozlowski consider various aspects of electronic signatures, including admissibility and jurisdiction.
Industry Canada releases principles for electronic authentication
Simon H Hodgett sets out the recently developed principles for authentication developed by the Canadian government.
Legal aspects of electronic signatures in Bulgaria
George G Dimitrov examines the Bulgarian law on electronic signatures in detail.
Tim Travers examines how electronic signatures can be used in a practical way that does not involve the use of digital signatures.
Recent developments in the United States regarding electronic signatures
Brian Esler brings us up-to-date with some of the recent developments in case law relating to electronic signatures in the United States of America.
The electronic signature law in Turkey
Pekin & Pekin explain the new electronic signature law in Turkey.
Patrick McKenna outlines the importance of the need to control on-line identity.
Translation and Introduction to the Belgian laws on e-signatures
Johan Vandendriessche has translated the Belgian Law of 20 October 2000 and the Belgian Law of 9 July 2001 – he has also provided an introduction.
Case Note
Electronic signature. Notice of appeal sent by e-mail. Validity of electronic signature.
Estonia: AS Valga Külmutusvagunite Depoo (in bankruptcy)
Electronic signature. Procedure of Court of Administration. Notice of appeal filed by e-mail. Validity of electronic signature.
Electronic signature. Notice of appeal sent by e-mail. Validity of electronic signature.
Greece: Case number 1327/2001 -Payment Order from the Court of first instance of Athens
Electronic signature. E-mail address. Validity of e-mail address as a form of electronic signature.
Sweden: Case number 2572-2573-2002
Electronic signature. Appeal filed by e-mail. Validity of electronic signature.
Practice Note
Electronic billing for law firms
Leigh Ellis discusses the legal issues for solicitors in England and Wales when issuing a bill electronically.
