Confirming what you know and finding what you don't
As researchers and investigators, using credible sources and verifying our findings has always been a big part of the job. What’s changed, though, is that it’s getting harder to...
This post was originally published in 2021. In investigations, clients often ask us to “find everything.” They haven’t decided exactly what they want to know, so they ask for...
Careers rarely move in straight lines. If there’s one thing my professional life has taught me, it’s that change is not an interruption. It’s the norm. I didn’t set...
As a professional investigator, my job is to connect various bits of information, including court records, business filings, news articles, and more. I then process the data and share...
This post was originally posted in Sept. 2023, and it’s as important today as it was then. When you’re conducting research and investigations, it’s easy to get sidetracked by...
As an investigator, one of the most frequently-asked questions is, “How can I get a better understanding of an individual’s or entity’s financial situation?” It might be about due...
When it comes to due diligence and background investigations, it’s easy to assume that public records and proprietary databases are all you need. While those sources are certainly important,...
Whether you’re conducting pre-investment due diligence, vetting an expert witness, or tracing assets, online court records can be a powerful investigative tool—if you understand their limitations and know how...
This post was originally published in March 2022. The advice still holds true. Since starting my business in 2000, I’ve had the honor of mentoring with some of the...
Business registration filings are a matter of public record and offer basic details about a company. Whether you’re conducting due diligence, tracing assets, or investigating fraud, these filings generally...