Whitepapers

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Proper Management of Electronically Stored Information (ESI) Requires Collaboration of Technical and Legal Expertise

RPost White Paper: This piece was written for inclusion in a CIO textbook to be published by the Public Technology Institute. It attempts to explain that while electronic transactions can create new opportunities and reduce operating costs, without proper protections the real costs of transitioning from paper to electronic can become a major concern, but one that is often overlooked until costly litigation arises. Without proper accountability all efficiency and cost savings can be lost. Authored by Frank Maguire, Vice President Business Planning & Strategy, RPost®, and past Senior Deputy Comptroller of the Currency, under Comptroller Robert L. Clarke.


Top Tips for Email Management
By Nancy Flynn, Executive Director, E-Policy Institute

Comprehensive guide of best practices to sucessfully manage email, to maximize compliance and minimize risk.


E-Discovery Tools: Don't be forced to settle!

JMBM LLP White paper: Jeffer Mangels Butler Marmaro LLP Discovery Technology Group releases a white paper that discusses a simple, elegant and inexpensive way for corporations to be prepared for the new U.S. federal e-discovery rules, citing RPost services as the recommended solution.


The Registered Email System and the Law

This white paper discusses RPost Registered Email® technology and its relevance to the legal status of email communications. Despite recent legislation guaranteeing electronic messages the same legal status as paper documents, email messages can be legally worthless if their receipt or content is disputed. RPost Registered Email® technology offers a solution to this problem by providing proof of content and delivery.


Does Email Have the Same Evidentiary Foundation as Paper and Post Mail?

RPost White Paper: Does email has the same evidentiary foundation as paper-and-post mail? Some of the legal risks of standard email, misconceptions of various email security solutions in the market, and the evidentiary value of the RPost Registered Receipt™ message.


Evidential Value of Email

DataSec White Paper: A white paper on the evidential value of email. Email is significantly different from paper mail. Verification of the mail audit trail is essential if best evidence is to be presented. In a case where allegations are made that email was never sent or received, a paper-based copy of an email without that audit trail is significantly devalued evidentially.


Cautionary Note: E-Records Retention & Management

RPost White Paper: Background on new legal requirements for proper records retention & management systems and recent regulatory cautions and study relating to electronic transactions.


Electronic Records Management & Compliance

Kalypton White Paper: Electronic Records Management Email Compliance. This document covers the issues and requirements for achieving a compliant email solution.


Registered Email Service and Compliance:

RPost White Paper: White paper on the Registered Email service and compliance with transaction documentation and recordkeeping requirements such as SEC and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, authored by Frank Maguire, Vice President Business Planning & Strategy, RPost® and past Senior Deputy Comptroller of the Currency, under Comptroller Robert L. Clarke.

 

Case Studies

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Close Deal with Registered Email®

Industry/Functional Area: LEGAL (Corporate Investing, Venture Capital), Investing, Banking, Corporate.
Abstract: Symantec closes investment deal fully electronic, using the Registered Email® system and electronic signature law. Cost and time are greatly reduced and paper storage is eliminated.
Companies Involved: Symantec, Heller Ehrman, Appleby Spurling Hunter, Allens.


Confirm Disputed Transactions

Industry/Functional Area: Procurement, Contracting, Supply, Fulfillment.
Abstract: The Registered Email® system saved thousands of dollars in a dispute with a supplier regarding contractual terms.
Companies Involved: CharterAuction.


Protection in Email Dispute

Industry/Functional Area: Insurance, Agents, Brokers.
Abstract: Insurance agency uses the Registered Email® service to bind coverage and avoids an E&O lawsuit when a dispute arises with the insurance carrier around the time the binder notification was delivered.
Companies Involved: Frankel & Associates Insurance.


ERISA Requirements - Protection from Investment Loss Liability

Industry/Functional Area: Officers, directors, board members, 401(k) Plan committee members and administrators, trustees, investment advisors and managers.
Abstract: Corporations, officers, board members, and plan administrators are being sued for recovery of 401k investment losses due to failing to comply with ERISA disclosure requirements. The Registered Email® system solves problem.
Companies Involved: Enron, Keller Rohrback.


Accountability in Real Estate Transactions

Industry/Functional Area: Real Estate brokers and agents, property owners, property buyers and insurance companies.
Abstract: Real Estate transactions, like the offer and counter-offer process, demand accountability. The Registered Email® system is a cost savings tool that provides a simple but robust solution that adds accountability and protects bid and counter-offer confidentiality in common real estate transactions.
Companies Involved: The Rick O'Connor Group, a Re/max member.