At one time, my project management tried to pressure me to seal a client preference by noting that the company had an indemnity policy for professional employees and would defend us and pay any fines we might incur. I said I was aware of that, but would they do jail time for me as well.
Similarly, a different manager said he could have me replaced, I still said, "No". He said that's all he needed to hear and told the client, "No". The client threatened to have him replaced. He still said, "No". The client said, "OK".
