[hawkice]

I don't disagree -- presumably some of their conversation happened verbally, so the claim 'I don't take notes or have records of confidential things' makes more sense? Seems likely, I frequently discuss things in person first.

I also agree with your characterization of the other side of this -- that it seems like he's using a technicality to excuse not doing something important. I'm not advocating anything, just trying to summarize a pretty long email chain.