Start-up companies and the dangers of generic legal formsWritten by: Bart W. HowkJuly 30, 2011The internet is great. It’s dramatically improving our lives in countless ways, one of the most important of which is our instant access to information. For example, a business owner can download generic documents to form a company with minimal time and effort. But instant access to informatio...
Electronic signatures and records in HawaiiWritten by: Bart W. HowkJuly 30, 2011Hawaii has moved into the digital age for the enforcement of business contracts and transactions.The Hawaii Uniform Electronic Transactions Act provides that (if certain requirements are met): (a) electronic records and signatures are enforceable even if in electronic form, (b) contracts are enforce...