Topic: Liability

Found 7 entries.

• The Myth of the Final PDF: A Filename Does Not Make a Version Final

  Naming a file 'FINAL' is an expression of hope, not a fact. Learn why manual versioning fails and how hash-based history protects your firm.

• My Rant About 'Rough Draft' Folders: Either Decide, or Don’t Disclose

  Uploading 'Draft' versions of documents is a self-inflicted wound. Comments and track changes reveal internal doubt and potential fraud. We disclose only the Final State.

• The Case: The Partner Claimed No Approval Was Given, and the Deal Stalled

  A verbal 'yes' is not a contract. See how reliance on informal agreement destroys partnerships and why binary approval is the only defense.

• The Fix: Turn Client Email Chaos into One Secure Delivery Channel

  Email threads are where versions go to die. Centralize your client communications to eliminate the liability of 'I didn't see that reply'.

• If the Vendor Can Reset the Password, They Can Read the File

  The 'Forgot Password' button is not a feature; it is a vulnerability. Learn why true privacy requires the risk of losing access.

• The Myth of the Shared Drive: A Folder Is Not a Chain of Custody

  A shared folder confirms existence, not delivery. Learn why standard cloud storage fails to provide a defensible audit trail during disputes.

• “We Might Need It Later” Is Not a Strategy, C'est Ridicule

  Data hoarding is not 'being data-driven'; it is a liability. We explore why restraint is the ultimate sign of professional sophistication.