Protecting Paperless Money: The Electronic Funds Transfer Act
With each passing year, technology becomes more integrated into fundamental parts of our lives. Our bank accounts and financial transactions are no exception. Today, more and more transactions are conducted electronically without the passing of a check or paper money. Some examples of electronic fund transfers include: transactions conducted at an ATM, transactions …
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What are Negotiable Instruments?
Have you ever wondered what law applies when you write a check or purchase a certificate of deposit (CD)? Checks and certificates of deposit are types of negotiable instruments. Articles 3 and 4 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) have been enacted into law by every state and provide the rules for negotiable instruments. Negotiable Instruments Defined Negotiable instruments are …
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