That’s the stupidest thing I ever heard of.
What exactly? I’m repeating what the lawyers said. It should be east to prove if he had assistant at that time with initials d.a.
Stupid? That is standard practoce in the legal profession, particularly back then prior to fax machines and email attachments. Indeed, often drafted letters and memos that I approved, but was unavailable to sign. My legal assistant would sign my name and inscribe her initals below and to the right of the signature.