Already ahead of you there. I don't think it's paranoia, just ordinary prudence.

>Then document in a Word file with dates, times, names, details
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>>Agreed with local rules. I do not expect the environment to adjust to me.
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>>My instinct, like yours, is to CYA with a follow-up email. Those are the ones which seem to incite people. The more that is documented, the less popular. Maybe it has something to do with the company being a law firm.