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8. No. Hold the signer of the document personally liable for lying on an official document and

Reply to mpcamb (Reply #2)

Sun Apr 30, 2023, 10:54 AM

Apr 2023

have penalties that include jail time. Then negotiate with them for leniency if they can show their managers approved of the falsehood, working your way up to the top..

Fining companies is a waste of time. Threatening prison works a lot better.

"I am signing this document knowing that falsehoods will subject me to 12 months in federal prison and a personal fine of up to $10,000 for each false document" or some such legalese.

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