BVI House passes electronic-transactions amendment
The bill narrows exclusions that created uncertainty around electronic execution of commercial documents, but House passage is not yet confirmation of assent or commencement.
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BVI House passes electronic-transactions amendment
The bill narrows exclusions that created uncertainty around electronic execution of commercial documents, but House passage is not yet confirmation of assent or commencement.
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