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Practical guidance on records governance, retention compliance, and document management from the team at Legacy Retention Group.
The Hidden Crisis in Municipal Records Management
Staff turnover, tribal knowledge, inconsistent systems, and growing public records requests are pushing municipal clerks to the breaking point. Most towns don't realize how vulnerable their records really are—until something goes wrong.
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Massachusetts Trial Court Records: Why Retention Is So Complex
Sealed cases, CORI data, juvenile records, and retention schedules that span decades. The Massachusetts Trial Courts manage some of the most sensitive records in government—and the margin for error is zero. Here's why court records demand a specialized approach to governance.
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What Happens When Your Records Provider Closes Its Doors
For over 50 years, some records management companies served their clients faithfully—but never modernized. When they finally closed, clients were left scrambling. Here's what the industry can learn from that failure.
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How Long Should You Keep Business Records?
Federal, state, and industry regulations each impose different retention requirements. This guide breaks down the most common timelines so your organization knows exactly what to keep—and when it's safe to destroy.
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5 Signs Your Records Management Program Needs an Upgrade
If your staff can't find records quickly, your storage costs keep climbing, or you dread the next audit—your records program is telling you something. Here are five warning signs and what to do about them.
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The True Cost of Storing Paper Records
Floor space is just the beginning. When you factor in labor, retrieval time, compliance risk, and disaster vulnerability, the real price of paper records storage is far higher than most organizations realize.
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