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Are Electronic Signatures Valid?

Ah, for the perfect paperless world! It’s the perfect sales pitch for the iPhone, Galaxy, Lumia and a myriad of not-so-cheap knock-offs. A world where documents are lost and destroyed no more. A world devoid of filing cabinets and archives. But – are we ready to let go of that ever important original piece of…

Business Ethics: A Contradiction in Terms? Part III

In Part I and Part II we addressed a breed of dangerous delinquents that we term “The Undesirables”. And whilst they may well be undesirable, this hasn’t stopped them from invading our society at whim in their quest to feather their own nests. In an attempt to curb this onslaught, we suggested that enterprises face the…

Business Ethics: A Contradiction in Terms? Part II

Previously, we unveiled a species of person that we refer to as “The Undesirables”. If you missed it, click here to catch up. The Undesirables comprise a category of person found to be lacking in moral fibre. They are consequently willing to engage in activities that are otherwise contrary to society’s generally accepted norms and…

Business Ethics: A Contradiction in Terms? Part I

Business Ethics:(n) the study and examination of moral and social responsibility in relation to business practices and decision-making in business A business is an enterprise with a product-offering for the sole purpose of making a profit. True or false? Ask most business owners this question and the answer would in all likelihood be a resounding…

Knowing What’s Written – Part II

Previously, in Knowing What’s Written – Part I… One of the world’s favourite love-to-hate personas, the used car salesman, has struck again. Dlamini has barely driven his car off the showroom floor and all manner of mechanical murphies strike. To Dlamini’s dismay, the dealership refuses to return his deposit. Enter another of the world’s favourite love-to-hate…

Knowing What’s Written – Part I

Anyone who has ever had to sign a finance agreement with a bank to purchase goods will know how that shiver of new-buyer’s excitement rapidly transforms to a shiver of dread when confronted with the hefty volume of terms and conditions that you are expected to sign before the money can be released. If you’re…

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Agreements Online is South Africa’s premier online supplier of legal documents, agreements and templates. We have a growing number of loyal customers who purchase their legal contracts and agreement memberships from us: we thank you for your support. Many hours of planning, designing, and drafting have gone into creating and maintaining our website. And we are…