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As a startup founder of three years myself, I can relate to how legal housekeeping can be messy. Once a year, I have our own lawyers go through and do an audit of all of our legal paperwork (which costs a couple thousand dollars to be extremely thorough, but it’s worth it). Luckily, there are now many ways to easily manage and track all of your legal, financial, and HR documents via third-party sites that specialize in these management proceedings. I wrote a blog post about this awhile back titled “5 Ways to Save Time Dealing With Documents” which highlights certain sites that can be very beneficial depending on what paperwork you’d like to track or manage. They are as follows:1. GroupDocsGroupDocs is a new, comprehensive online service for document creation and management. It has multiple features, including a viewer for reading documents in your browser, an electronic signature service, an online document converter, a document assembly service, a feature for comparing different versions of a document, and an annotation feature. An individual plan is $10 per month for limited storage and 500 documents, while a group plan for up to 9 people is $19 per user per month. Based on the number of features and pricing, GroupDoc is a good-value purchase for a small business. As you’ll see below, GroupDocs can be cheaper than a service that offers only one such feature.2. signNowWhen you’re closing a deal and need to get documents signed, the last thing you need is a slow turnaround due to fax machine problems or the postal service. The solution is to use an electronic signature service such as signNow, which is one of the most popular e-signature companies in the world. This service allows you to email your documents to the person whose signature you need. Next, the recipient undergoes a simply e-signing process, and then signNow alerts you when the process is completed. Finally, signNow electronically stores the documents, which are accessible at any time. As a result, you can easily track the progress of the signature process and create an audit trail of your documents. The “Professional” plan is recommended for sole proprietors and freelancers, and costs $180 per year ($15 per month) for up to 50 requested signatures per month. The “Workgroup” plan is geared towards teams and businesses, and it costs $240 per user per year ($20 per month per user), for unlimited requested signatures.3. signNowsignNow is another e-signature service. Similar to signNow, signNow allows you to upload a PDF file, MS Word file or web application document. Next, you can edit the document, such as by adding initials boxes or tabs, and then email them out for signatures. Once recipients e-sign the document, signNow notifies you and archives the document. signNow offers low rates for these services: a 1-person annual plan with unlimited document sending costs $11 per month. An annual plan for 10 senders with unlimited document sending costs only $39 per month.4. ExariExari is a document assembly and contract management service that assists in automating high-volume business documents, such as sales agreements or NDAs. First, the document assembly service allows authors to create automated document templates. No technical knowledge is required; most authors are business analysts and lawyers. Authors have a variety of options for customizing documents, such as fill-in-the-blank fields, optional clauses, and dynamic updating of topic headings. They also can add questions that the end user must answer. Once you send out the document, the user answers the questionnaire, and Exari uses that data to customize the document. Next, the contract management feature allows you to store and track both the templates and the signed documents. Pricing is based on the size and scope of your planned implementation, so visit their website for more information.5. FillanyPDFIt’s a hassle having to print out PDF forms in order to complete them. Fortunately, FillanyPDF is a service that allows you to edit, fill out and send any PDFs, while entirely online. This “Fill & Sign” plan costs $5 per month, or $50 per year. If you subscribe to the “Professional” plan, you can also create fillable PDFs using your own documents. With this service, any PDF, JPG or GIF file becomes fillable when you upload it to the site. You can modify a form using white-out, redaction and drawing tools. Then, you can email a link to your users, who can fill out and e-sign your form on the website. FillanyPDF also allows you to track who filled out your forms, and no downloads are necessary to access these services.  The “Professional” plan costs $49 per month, or $490 per year.Switching firms can be a hassle. As a former startup attorney, I have a bit of advice about finding the right attorney for your business: it’s best to focus on the specific attorney you’ll be working with. He or she should have a solid understanding of the ins and outs of your business industry, a deep knowledge of the legal issues your startup may face, and previous work experience with startups to ensure a quality and efficient work product. This is absolutely key when matching our startup clients at UpCounsel to attorneys on our platform who can perform their legal work and hash out their legal projects in a timely manner. We also allow clients to store any and all of their legal documents directly on UpCounsel so they don’t have to go searching in alternative places for the correct paperwork. It’s proven to be a free and lightweight way to store legal documents that our clients love. Here's what it looks like:As I’ve mentioned, it’s more important to find the right attorney as opposed to the right law firm. And seeing as you’re a startup, our own startup clients typically save an average of 50-60% on their legal work, since the attorneys don't include overhead fees (a.k.a. the fees included for doing business with the firm itself) in their invoices.Hope this gives you a deeper look into what other sites and services are out there. If you have any questions or would like more information on how best to handle your legal housekeeping/ attorney matters, feel free to signNow out to me directly. As a former startup attorney at Latham & Watkins, I’d be happy to give you some guidance.

For everyone asking questions on WES. Steps for WES ECA evaluation for Canada Immigration purpose, important points and some more info.(a lot of info, so going to be a long post) Before you start just check following things: 1. Website: World Education Services Canada: International Credential Evaluation [ https://www.wes.org/ca/ ] Please please go through the website and make yourself familiar with navigation. You will get most of your answers there. Don't start asking questions before going through information posted on website. Its for your own good to get first hand information before listening to other people. ***Always make sure you are on Canada website not USA one. you can see that on top right corner of Website where a flag is listed with country name or in website address with "/ca" listed in address.*** 2. Degree equivalency tool Degree Equivalency Tool [ https://applications.wes.org/ca/degree-equivalency-tool/ ] WES has free tool to check equivalency of your degree to Canadian degree. Don't rely completely on this as the final assessment always depends on the actual evaluation but it will give you an idea and a head start. If your degree is not listed there it doesn't mean it wont be equivalent to anything, you will get to know that in real assessment. ***If you are not sure after using the tool, if your degree/college will be valid for ECA through WES try to email/ WES to check or ask if anyone had same degree evaluated before. That might help you little bit in the case where your degree/ college is not valid and save you some money, you can check other designated organizations for your ECA then.*** 3. Required Documents Required Documents - World Education Services [ https://www.wes.org/ca/required-documents/ ] Check what documents you need for your evaluation here. If you don't have those in hand just start collecting those. Get your transcripts from your university or any other document listed as per your education. You can also ask your university if they can mail your transcripts directly to WES, you can use "Academic records request form" given on website for this. Check if your University needs their own form filled too for releasing your documents.(do this after you get your WES reference number as you will need that in case you are giving the address of WES to university for mailing your transcripts, In case you are taking your transcripts yourself for mailing, you can get reference number later too). ***Make sure your transcripts are valid. Transcripts must show: all subjects taken, grades received for each subject, and for each year you were in the program. Semester wise transcripts are not valid for evaluation. Transcripts should be sealed and signed with a stamp from university.*** ***If your University does not give subject-wise Transcript, Ask if you can get all your mark sheets attested from University, and they will sign and stamp all photocopies and put them in one envelope and seal them with stamp like transcripts. That is mostly called document verification in University.*** 4. Check how will you pay your fees. Credit card/ Money order/ Western Union or in case any other option listed in instructions. Check it out. Fee is approximately $225-$230(including taxes) in Canadian currency. Rest depends on what additional services you chose for delivery etc. Cheapest courier option is $7. ECA - World Education Services [ https://www.wes.org/ca/evaluations-and-fees/eca/ ] Next steps: 1. Create a WES account. World Education Services Canada: International Credential Evaluation [ https://www.wes.org/ca/#get-started ] Click "Apply now", then click on "Canada", Then "ECA application for IRCC" and proceed with further steps. ***Make sure you choose ECA application for IRCC not the other option.*** Fill up your details in all pages very carefully and correctly. You will have to provide a recipient address, give your address there. When you will proceed it will automatically generate "Recipient 2" as IRCC. Don't worry about that one, it is used for electronic delivery of your records to IRCC when you put your WES report number while filling your express entry profile. 2. Pay your fees 3. Reference number will be generated.(This will be used in all your communications with WES) ***Once you submit your profile and reference number is generated you cannot edit your information so do not be in haste, check carefully and then submit.*** ***Your reference number is not ECA report number. You can't use it in Express entry profile. It is only used for communication with WES. When your evaluation is completed and you get your ECA report it will have your ECA number which you will mention in Express Entry application.*** 4. Read all instructions on what documents to send and at which address. *** Put your reference number on all your transcript envelops(at an empty space, not on the seal or signature or anywhere on flaps) and backside of your degree photocopies. I will suggest using a pencil not a pen for that as sometimes pen ink leaks through paper.*** ***You can put all your documents in one big/ master envelope and send to WES. No need to mail everything separately. Make sure again to put your reference number with WES address on the packet.*** ***Do not send any original document to WES unless asked specifically with instructions that they will return it after evaluation.*** 5. you can check status of your application by logging in your WES account. It will show once they have received your documents, your evaluation report will take up to 20 days after your documents are received. Be patient. ***If you are using tracking with your courier and it shows your documents delivered but WES account doesn't show received don't panic. It takes up to a week for WES to update receiving of documents.*** 6. Once your evaluation is completed you most probably will receive an email. You can find pdf copy of your report by logging in your WES account. ***Check your report that everything is correctly mentioned.*** ***No need to wait for hard copy of your report for Express entry if you have got pdf version in your account. It is same and have your report number on it which you can use for express entry profile.*** ***Your ECA is valid for 5 years.*** Note: Do not ask any question if you have not read entire post. If the information is already posted here just check it out. I am no expert but will try to answer any question which I haven't answered here if and only I am sure about that. Will also edit the post and add the point. If I have posted anything wrong feel free to mention and I will edit the post. Good Luck. Cheers.

vote - My choice - A guide for votersShareViewsView Edit Suggest ContributorsState: Open for EditMy vote - My choice - A guide for votersElections - how important it is for an Indian citizenWho can vote in a election?Why should I vote?FAQs related to votingFAQs related to Electoral rollsFAQs related to Voter ID cardFAQs related to Voting processNOTA - None of the Above is also a candidate now in electionElections - how important it is for an Indian citizenElections is important for the citizens of India because it isA chance given to him/ her to decide the governing authorities be it at the centre / state / municipality / panchayat.A golden opportunity to exercise his / her constitutional right and participate in a democratic exerciseWho can vote in a election?A person is eligible to vote if s/he isA citizen of India andHas completed 18 years of age as on 1st January, 2017 andHas registered as a voter in the current electoral roll of the constituency where s/he ordinarily resides.Citizens of unsound mind and declared so by a competent court or those who are temporarily disqualified from voting under any law relating to corrupt practices and other election offence cannot voteWhy should I vote?Your most sacred rightYour right is the at the heart of our democracyYour chance to decide your future & that of your fellow citizensGives you the ultimate power to shape the destiny of your countryEvery vote countsFAQs related to votingHow can I register/enroll myself as a voter?You have to file the application (Form 6, along with the supporting documents for proof of address, date of birth etc.) before the Electoral Registration Officer / Assistant Electoral Registration Officer of the constituency within which your place of ordinary residence falls. Normally, you need not appear in person. You can also apply online. To access the link, click here.Once this is done, your name will appear on the ‘electoral rolls’ for the constituency, which is mandatory for you to vote in an election. To search your name on the rolls and find other details relating to your constituency, click here.You will need to submit documents showing proof of age only if you are between 18 and 21 years of age. In all other cases, your declaration will be taken as proof of age.My name has been spelled wrongly in the roll! How can I correct mistakes like this?For correction of mistakes in electoral rolls, you can submit an application (Form 8 )to the concerned Electoral Registration Officer. To apply for rectification online click here.My name is on the rolls, now how do I find out which polling booth I have to go to?You can find out this information from the Electoral Registration Officer of your area. Electoral rolls in all major cities have now been displayed on official websites also. To find this information, click here.Once your name is on the rolls, you also need an identity document to be able to cast your vote - this ID is typically issued by the Election Commission of India (“ECI”) and is known as the Electors’ Photo Identity Card (EPIC, more commonly as the Voter ID card.)How do I obtain the Voter ID Card? What is its significance in casting my vote?The ECI issues the Voter ID card to citizens after their names have successfully been included in the electoral rolls of their constituency. The ECI has made voter identification mandatory at the time of poll - you have to show your Voter ID Card issued by the ECI or any other documentary proof allowed by the ECI in order to be able to vote.However, also keep in mind that just because you have your Voter ID Card does not mean that you will definitely be allowed to vote - because it is mandatory that your name should appear in the electoral roll. Once you have found out that your name is present on the electoral roll and you also possess an identification document prescribed by the ECI (the Voter ID card or any other acceptable document), you are entitled to vote.I was registered to vote in my home state, but now I have moved for my job. Can I enroll in more than one place? If not, how can I transfer my vote?You cannot be enrolled as a voter at more than one place. While applying for fresh enrolment, you have to make a statement or declaration stating that your name is not already included in the electoral roll of any other constituency. (If you make a false statement or declaration, you can be punished (The Representation of People Act 1950 Section 31) with jail time of upto one year, or fine, or both)If you have shifted your home, and your new home is in the same constituency, you need to fill Form 8A and submit the same to the Electoral Registration Officer / Assistant Electoral Registration Officer. To apply online, click here. If your new home is in a different constituency, you need to fill up (Form 6 again (same as in the case of a fresh application).I went to the polling booth, but someone has already voted in my name! What can I do?If the Polling Officer tells you after you have signNowed the polling station that your vote has already been cast, you should immediately bring this to the attention of the Presiding Officer. In such a case, the Presiding Officer may ask you questions to confirm your identity. Once he/she is convinced that your identity is genuine, he or she will give you a tendered ballot paper and you will be allowed to cast a ‘Tendered Vote’ (according to Rule 42 of The Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961). A tendered ballot paper is the same as the ballot paper displayed on the balloting unit, except that it will be endorsed (either stamped or written) with the words ‘Tendered Ballot Paper’ on the back.After marking your choice of candidate, you should hand over the tendered ballot paper to the Presiding Officer, who will keep it in a separate cover. In such a case, you will not cast your vote on the Electronic Voting Machine. Courts have said that tendered votes should be taken into account only when they are likely to affect the outcome of the election, i.e. when the margin of victory is less than the number of tendered votes.How do I pursue any complaints or objections?If you have any grievance in regard to electoral roll, Voter ID or any other election related matter you may approach the following officers:Chief Electoral Officer – At the State LevelDistrict Election Officer – At the District LevelReturning Officer – At the Constituency LevelAssistant Returning Officer – At Taluka/Tahsil LevelElectoral Registration Officer – At the Constituency LevelPresiding Officer – At Polling StationZonal Officer – For a group of Polling stationsDuring every election, the ECI also appoints ‘Observers’ who are senior civil service officers from outside the state. You can also approach them if you have any grievances or problems. You may find details for some of these officers in your area here.Source: NyaayaFAQs related to Electoral rollsWhat is an electoral roll?An electoral roll is a Voters list which has the list of all eligible citizens who are entitled to vote in an election. It is prepared for each Assembly Constituency. Each electoral roll is further sub-divided into parts. Normally, one part will correspond with one polling booth. Polling booths are set up so that no voter should ordinarily travel more than 2 kms to signNow the booth.Why is the electoral roll important to me?Having your name in the electoral roll is the first and foremost requirement for you to vote. It is your duty to find whether your name has been registered in the roll or not.How do I check my name in the electoral roll?You first need to find out the name of the assembly constituency where you reside. You have the following options to check your name in the list:Contact the Electoral Registration Officer of your areaFind out from the website of the CEO of your state. Visit http://eci.nic.in/eci_main1/Link... for details.Usually all states have now the provision to get the status through SMS. For eg. for NCT of Delhi, Send SMS: EPICVoter ID Card Number to 9211728082.Call the toll-free election helpline no. 1950FAQs related to Voter ID cardWhy should I have a voter ID card?Voter identification is mandatory at the time of pollTo cast your vote, you have to identify yourself with your Voter ID issued by the Election Commission or by the Photo Voter Slip issued by the Election Office or by alternate documents prescribed by the Election CommissionVoter ID is also known as Electors’ Photo Identity Card (EPIC)I have a Voter ID; is it enough to vote?No, having Voter ID is not in itself a sufficient condition to cast vote. You can vote only if your name appears in the current electoral roll of your constituency. Hence, you can vote if your name is there in the roll and you have an ID prescribed by the Election Commission.I have lost/misplaced my Voter ID; does this mean that I cannot cast my vote in this Election?No, you can still vote by producing the Photo Voter slip issued by the Election Office or alternative documents prescribed by the Election Commission.What is a Photo Voter Slip?A Photo Voter Slip is a voter slip with your photo (if present in the voters list) issued by the election office.It facilitates you to know where you are enrolled as a voter at a particular polling station & serial number in the voters listIt will be in the language in which the voters list is published for your constituencyIt will be accepted as your identity proof at the polling stationHow can I get my Photo Voter Slip?It will be given to you at your residence by the Booth Level Officer for your area. In case you misplace it or do not get it by the day of voting, you can collect it on the poll day from the Booth Level Officer positioned outside the polling station at the Voter Assistance Booth.My photograph in the Voter ID does not match with the photo in the voters list; can I still cast my vote?Yes, you can still cast your vote (provided your name is in the current electoral roll), by producing any of your following alternative photo documents:PassportDriving LicenseService identity cards with photograph issued to employees by Central / State Govt. PSUs / Public limited companiesPassbooks with photograph issued by Bank / Post OfficePAN cardAADHAAR cardSmart card issued by RGI under NPRMNREGA Job CardHealth insurance smart card issued under the scheme of M/o LabourPension document with photographFAQs related to Voting processWhat is the time allotted for voting?From 07:00 AM to 06:00 PM in general in all constituenciesFrom 07:00 AM to 05:00 PM in the North Eastern RegionFrom 07:00 AM to 04:00 PM in Manipur & NagalandFrom 07:00 AM to 04:00 PM in some other constituenciesYou can find out the poll hours for your constituency from the website of the Election Commission www.eci.nic.inThe Commission has also instructed the CEOs/DEOs to give wide publicity regarding the same in their states/districts.Where do I go to cast my vote?You can find out the name and address of your polling station from the Photo Voters slip issued to you by the Election OfficeYou can also find this out from the website of the Election Commission of India ( www.eci.nic.in ):Locations of most polling stations in the country have been plotted on mapsYou need to click on the tab ‘Polling Station Maps’ on the ECI websiteYou would then see the names of the States/UTs for which maps of polling stations are availableIf maps are available for your state/UT, you can:Select your State/UTSelect District, Assembly Constituency and Polling Station names from drop down listsClick a button to see Polling Station Locations of the selected area on the map viewer on the page.Polling Station Locations are seen as Pins dropped on the map for each Polling Station.On clicking on the Pin, a balloon opens up showing the names and cell phone numbers of the Chief Electoral Officer, District Election Officer, Electoral Registration Officer and Booth Level OfficerThere is also a link provided for Electoral Rolls. On clicking this link, Electoral Roll for that Polling Station opens up in PDF format and can be saved by the user on his local computer and also printed from the local computer.What is the step-by step process to voteThe process is as followsStage 0: signNowing the Polling StationYou must carry your Voter ID, Photo Voter Slip or other alternative photo document as required for identifying yourself at the polling stationIt is advisable to leave your mobile phone at homeIf you take a private vehicle to signNow the polling station, you should park the vehicle at a reasonable distance - usually more than 200 metres - away from the polling stationWhen you signNow the polling station, entry will be regulated by queuesThere will be separate queues for men and women voters and for physically handicapped personsAt a time, 3 – 4 voters will be allowed into the polling stationPhysically handicapped voters and women voters with babies in arm will be given precedence over other voters in the queueStage 1: Establishment of your IdentityYou should first go to the First Polling Officer who is in charge of the marked copy of the electoral roll and responsible for identification of voters.You should keep your identity document ready to show to the First Polling Officer.You can also show to him/her the unofficial identity slip giving your particulars. However, you should remember that the unofficial identity slip only helps in locating your name in the electoral roll; it is not a guarantee of your identification.Your name and serial number will then be called out by the First Polling Officer so that the polling agents become aware of your presence and your identity is not challenged.Stage 2: Marking of indelible ink, obtaining of your signature or thumb impression & Issue of signed Voter’s slip(s)If your identity is not challenged, you should proceed to the Second Polling OfficerHe/she will mark your left forefinger with the indelible ink.He/she will then proceed to record your serial number in the electoral roll in the Register of Voters.Once this is recorded, you should sign in the appropriate column in the Register of Voters.If you cannot sign, your thumb impression will be obtained.Now, in case of election to only Lok Sabha: The Second Polling Officer will give you a signed voter’s slip.In case of simultaneous elections to both Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assembly: The Third Polling Officer, who will be sharing the table with the Second Polling Officer, will give you two identical voter’s slips – one on white paper and the other on pink paper. He will then direct you to the Fourth Polling Officer.The voter’s slip(s) will record your serial number in the register of voters and your serial number in the electoral roll.Stage 3: Activation of Ballot Unit for the Lok Sabha ElectionYou should then proceed to the Third Polling Officer (in case of election to only Lok Sabha) or Fourth Polling Officer (in case of simultaneous elections).He will take the voter’s slip for Lok Sabha election issued to you by the Second Polling Officer (in case of election to only Lok Sabha) or Third Polling Officer (in case of simultaneous elections).He will then press the "Ballot" button on the Control Unit of voting machine for the Lok Sabha Election, thus activating the Ballot Unit in the voting compartment for the Lok Sabha election.He/she will then direct you to the voting compartment for the Lok Sabha election.Stage 4: Casting your vote on the Ballot Unit for the Lok Sabha ElectionYou should then record your vote on the ballot unit of the voting machine for the Lok Sabha election.You should remember that each voter will proceed to the voting compartment in exactly the same sequence in which his/her serial number is recorded in the voters’ register.In case of election to only Lok Sabha: The voting procedure ends here. You should then leave the polling station and clear way for other voters.In case of simultaneous elections, proceed to Stage 5.Stage 5: Activation of Ballot Unit for the Assembly ElectionAfter casting your vote for the Lok Sabha election, you should proceed to the Fifth Polling Officer.He will take the voter’s slip for Assembly Election issued to you by the Third Polling Officer.He will then press the "Ballot" button on the Control Unit of voting machine for the Assembly Election, thus activating the Ballot Unit in the voting compartment for the Assembly election.He/she will then direct you to the voting compartment for the Assembly election.Stage 6: Casting your vote on the Ballot Unit for the Assembly ElectionYou should then record your vote on the ballot unit of the voting machine for the Assembly electionThe voting procedure ends here. You should then leave the polling station and clear way for other voters.Things to Remember while Inside the Voting CompartmentYou should press the blue candidate button on the Balloting Unit against the name and symbol of the candidate of your choice.You may also press the new None of the Above (NOTA) button at the end of the unit if you don’t want to vote for any candidateYou should press the button only once.When you press the blue button, you should watch out for:The red lamp glowing against the name and symbol of your candidateThe beep sound to indicate that your vote has been recordedSimultaneously, the busy lamp in the Control Unit will go off.With this, your vote is cast.What if someone else has cast the vote in my name?The First Polling Officer may tell you on arrival inside the polling station that your vote has already been castIf this happens, you should inform this to the Presiding Officer immediatelyThe law allows you to cast a Tendered VoteA Tendered Ballot Paper, as per Rule 49P of the Conduct of Elections Rules, will be given to youIf you choose to vote, you will be required to:sign your name on the list of tendered votesmark your choice of candidate with the help of Arrow Cross Mark rubber stamp on the ballot paper given to youhand over the tendered ballot paper to the Presiding OfficerIn this case, you will not cast your vote on the EVMA Tendered Ballot Paper is the same as the ballot paper displayed on the balloting unit, except that it shall be endorsed on the back, with the words, “Tendered Ballot Paper” either stamped by the Returning or written by the Presiding Officer in hand at the time of issuing it.Source : PIBNOTA - None of the Above is also a candidate now in electionOn 27 September 2013, the Supreme Court of India ruled that the right to register a "none of the above" vote in elections should apply, and ordered the Election Commission to provide such a button in the electronic voting machines, noting that it would increase participation.NOTA imageThe Election Commission of India has introduced a specific symbol, like other election symbols, for ‘None of the Above (NOTA)’ option, to facilitate the voters in exercising their NOTA option. This symbol will appear in the last panel on all Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and the others ballot papers against the ‘None of the Above (NOTA)’ option at all elections to be held.The main objective of the ‘NOTA’ option is to enable electors who do not wish to vote for any of the candidates to exercise their right not to vote for any candidate without violation of the secrecy of their decision. In earlier times, eligible voters who want to reject all contesting candidates for a constituency had the option of filling Form 49-O at a voting booth but this compromised the secrecy of the ballot.Source : Election Commission of India and PIB