Tag: Remote
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Navigating Digital Transactions in the Wake of COVID-19: Requirements and Evolving RON Laws
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a sudden and sharp rise in electronic transactions, forcing contracting parties to quickly adapt to a remote-first world. While this shift has made business faster, it has also highlighted the critical legal requirements for electronic signatures and Remote Online Notarization (RON) that must be followed to avoid unenforceable contracts. The COVID-19…
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From “Emergency Orders” to the 2026 Electronic Wills Act: The Future of NY Estate Planning
The executive orders issued on March 19 and April 7, 2020 (EO 202.7 and 202.14), were watershed moments for the New York legal landscape. They introduced the first rigorous framework for Remote Notarization and Remote Witnessing to ensure that essential life-planning documents—like wills, living trusts, and powers of attorney—could still be executed during the height…
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Virtual Testimony in 2026: Mastering Remote Depositions After the COVID-19 Pivot
The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally altered the logistics of litigation. While most cases once came to a “screeching halt,” the adaptation of remote deposition technology and the evolution of procedural rules—such as New York’s CPLR 3113 and Federal Rule 30(b)(4)—have created a permanent, high-tech standard for testimony. In 2026, the “emergency” of the past has become…
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The Digital Real Estate Evolution: From Pandemic “Emergency” to 2026 Permanent Statutes
The article accurately captures the “scramble” of 2020, where COVID-19 forced states like New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey to adopt temporary Remote Online Notarization (RON) measures. However, as of April 2026, the landscape has shifted from “temporary” and “lapsed” to a permanent, codified reality. In 2026, the hesitation from lenders and title companies mentioned…
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Modern Compliance: Navigating E-Signatures and Remote Notarization in 2026
The shift toward digital transactions, accelerated by COVID-19, has transformed the legal landscape. While the article highlights the “emergency” roots of these practices, as of April 2026, New York and the federal government have moved toward permanent, high-security frameworks. Understanding the distinction between a simple electronic signature and a Remote Online Notarization (RON) is vital…
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Permanent Freedom: Navigating New York’s Executive Law Section 135-C
The shift from emergency pandemic measures to NY Executive Law Section 135-C marks a permanent evolution in how New York handles legal documentation. While the “Executive Order” era was about survival, the 2026 landscape is about security and flexibility. Under the current law, Remote Online Notarization (RON) is no longer a temporary workaround—it is a…
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Remote Notarization: What Lawyers and Notaries Need to Know
Remote Notarization: What Lawyers and Notaries Need to Know 2.14.2023 By Susan DeSantis The New York State Bar Association has formed a task force to study the state’s new rules on notarization, which are having a significant impact on lawyers handling real estate transactions, wills and trusts and all other legal matters that require signing…
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Remote Notarization: What Lawyers And Notaries Need To Know About The Recent Changes
12:30 p.m.-Opening Remarks 12:30 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. –Review of Executive Law 135-c Speaker Michael A. Markowitz, Esq., The Law Office of Michael A. Markowitz, P.C. 1.) Remote ink notarizations set forth in Executive Order 202.7 is null and void. 2.) How to become a remote online notary in New York. • Physical presence of…
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Embracing the Shift: The Permanent Rise of Remote Online Notarization (RON)
Remote Online Notarization (RON) technology was on the horizon long before the world shifted toward remote work, but the demand for digital solutions has since reached an all-time high. Maintaining operational capacity while ensuring safety and convenience is now a top priority for New York businesses and homeowners alike. At jbensonNotary, we have stayed at…