Electronic signatures are legally valid in Texas, but validity is not the same as defensibility. Execution choices often turn on risk management, not what the statute technically permits.
Why Is Legal Advice Expensive?
Most people seek legal help only after something has gone wrong, when options have already narrowed and costs rise quickly. Legal thinking, however, is forward‑looking. Used early, it can shape decisions, reduce risk, and sometimes even improve outcomes by influencing structure and terms before costs are locked in.
FTC Sues Private Equity Firm Engaged in Alleged Anticompetitive Scheme to Consolidate Anesthesiology Practices in Texas
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc. (USAP) and private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, alleging that they engaged in an anticompetitive scheme to consolidate anesthesiology practices in Texas. The FTC claims that USAP and Welsh Carson executed a three-part strategy to monopolize the anesthesiology market … Continue reading FTC Sues Private Equity Firm Engaged in Alleged Anticompetitive Scheme to Consolidate Anesthesiology Practices in Texas
Are electronic signatures legally valid in Texas?
Yes, electronic signatures are generally sufficient and legally valid in Texas, as governed by the Texas Business and Commerce Code, particularly in Chapter 322. This section adopts the principles of the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) to establish the legal validity and enforceability of electronic signatures and records in business transactions. It states that electronic … Continue reading Are electronic signatures legally valid in Texas?
Texas’ New Patient Safety Law Takes Effect
Under the new law: Doctors who’ve had their medical licenses suspended or revoked in other states are now ineligible to practice in Texas. It’s now a Class A misdemeanor to lie on license applications. All physicians must now undergo criminal background checks and fingerprinting with the Texas Department of Public Safety. All physicians must undergo … Continue reading Texas’ New Patient Safety Law Takes Effect
U.S. Copyright Office Seeks Comments on AI Issues
The U.S. Copyright Office has released a request for comment regarding a number of issues related to AI and copyright policy. More on this to come.
What is ISO 27018?
ISO 27018, also known as ISO/IEC 27018:2019, is an international standard that provides guidelines and best practices for protecting personally identifiable information (PII) in public cloud computing environments. Specifically, ISO 27018 focuses on cloud service providers (CSPs) and their responsibilities when handling PII and other personal data of individuals. Here are key points to understand … Continue reading What is ISO 27018?
Why do you need a registered agent?
A registered agent, also known as a statutory agent or agent for service of process, is a designated individual or entity responsible for receiving legal documents, official government correspondence, and notices on behalf of a business entity. The registered agent serves as a point of contact between the business and the state government, ensuring that … Continue reading Why do you need a registered agent?
Are electronic signatures legally valid?
Illinois Yes, electronic signatures are generally sufficient and legally valid in Illinois, as governed by the Electronic Commerce Security Act (ECSA) and the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN). These laws establish the legal validity and enforceability of electronic signatures and records in various transactions, including business and consumer transactions. The … Continue reading Are electronic signatures legally valid?
Claim Your Share of the Facebook Cambridge Analytica Settlement
If you are a Facebook user in the United States, you have less than a month to apply for a share of a $725 million privacy settlement that parent company Meta agreed to pay. The settlement is related to a lawsuit alleging that Facebook allowed millions of users' personal information to be accessed by Cambridge … Continue reading Claim Your Share of the Facebook Cambridge Analytica Settlement