Confirming what you know and finding what you don't
Say what you will about 2020, it was definitely a learning experience. The end of the year is always a good time to reflect and plan for what’s next,...
When researching assets, don’t forget to check intellectual property. Unlike, for example, a car, home, or commercial property, intellectual property–including patents, copyrights, and trademarks–is considered an intangible asset, something...
It’s Global Entrepreneurship Week and International Fraud Awareness Week, and today’s Wall Street Journal tells us about the emerging entrepreneurs during the “Covid Economy.” In addition, I’ll soon begin my...
When we’re at the library, there are generally two methods for finding books or other items in the collection. We can search the catalog for specific titles, authors, or subjects...
This article was originally published in June 2016 and was first in my due diligence hall of shame series. I’m still intrigued by the lack of due diligence and...
As a professional investigator, online public records are some of my go-to sources for information about people and businesses. But searching the public record through online databases has its...
For any searches more complicated than a simple look-up, it’s important for researchers and investigators to go beyond Google and try some alternatives. In spite of its size, Google...
As I write this, my husband and I are selling our house – our home for the past 27 years. When I think back on the months of preparing...
When conducting online investigations, public records add valuable info about our subjects. Assets, liabilities, legal trouble, and much more. Public records are useful, but searching can be tedious and...
This is an updated version of a post that was originally published in 2016. When buying information – public records, news, or legal filings – you have two choices:...