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“Even if the other side is being accusatory or asking argumentative questions, I want the witness just to recount facts without having an agenda…It undermines credibility if they switch their attitude between me and cross.”

Can ChatGPT jump-start your case? Our test showed it can—with an important caution. Can ChatGPT help clients research people and businesses? Yes, it’s a great way to determine what you want to know more about. We ran several peoples’ names through ChatGPT and asked...

The case for due diligence in the age of smaller deals Deal size and activity may be modest right now, but good vetting still matters. The M&A megadeals and IPO days of 2020–2022 have given way to a new reality: interest rate hikes, a bear market, even the threat...

Our most interesting cases of 2022 Understanding the life of a deceased used car salesman and other notable investigations Last year, we helped our clients get out of scams, defend themselves against federal charges, find family, uncover the source of threats, and...

When a case seems unstuck Getting beyond an impasse in an investigation Clients often come to us because they need help to find important information that isn’t in the public record. Typically, an impending trial, major business decision, or pressing personal...

When a case goes international What to expect with an overseas investigation In today’s interconnected world, investigations sometimes lead beyond borders. If the intelligence firm is part of a global network, that shouldn’t present a problem. But approaches differ...

Winning the case — with private intelligence How adding investigations to your trial team can make all the difference. With limited time on your hands to build a winning case, how do you make sure you’ve filled all the holes? Associate attorney fees for investigative...

What to ask when you’re hiring a private investigator All PIs are not alike. Find the right firm by asking the right questions. Hiring a private investigations firm can feel daunting. It’s a field most people know little about beyond TV shows and movies. When it comes...

Anatomy of a Scam We break down a huge financial scam: the $4.5B looting of a Malaysian sovereign wealth fund, leading to the conviction of former Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng last month. There’s garden-variety embezzlement, and then there’s the massive scheme...

Something was off with Everything-PR A public relations executive wanted to know who was defaming his agency using a phony website. We figured it out. For years, PR industry news site Everything-PR, founded by a husband-and-wife team in 2009, dashed off reviews of...