Each background investigation is customized to each client—here’s why
When a request comes in, our first question is, “What’s the most important thing you want to know?” The reason we ask is not to limit your investigation or look for things that aren’t there, but to focus the investigation in the exact direction you need it to go.
M&As: The background work that’s keeping us busy
July 2021 M&As: The background work that’s keeping us busy Global M&A and IPO activity continues to explode in 2021, creating an influx of investigative work at Waterfront Intelligence this year. Our background research helps dealmakers understand the...
Brand confusion: A story of eliminating trademark infringement
May 2021 Brand confusion: A story of eliminating trademark infringement It was a heady time for the growing software company as it prepared to open a new office in India. Then disaster struck: the CEO discovered the company’s products were already listed for sale on...
Know your international vendor
Know your international vendor, yet beware of getting too cozy The factory making your company’s wares in Asia is extraordinarily efficient. However, it turns out they landed your business by bribing local officials. You never knew, until it was too late. In 2020, the...
Our intriguing cases of 2020
Our Intriguing Cases of 2020 As we gladly embrace 2021 at Waterfront Intelligence, we’ve highlighted a handful of our noteworthy cases over the last 12 months. From giving clients deep insight into witnesses and opposing party's assets, to helping clients prepare for...
Dispatch from a special panel on investigators and litigation
Dispatch from a special panel on investigators and litigation Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of participating in the Bar Association of San Francisco’s panel, The Use of Investigators in Litigation: Gumshoe Edition. This wide-ranging discussion moderated by...
4 social media tips for workplace investigations
4 Social Media Tips for Workplace Investigations When researching potential wrongdoing in the workplace, investigators can dig deep to find relevant pieces of information connected to the person accused of fraud or other wrongdoing. But one of the most powerful ways...
Lawsuits stemming from Covid-19 right now
Lawsuits stemming from Covid-19 right now Since the start of the pandemic, we have seen an increase in the number of coronavirus-related lawsuits. Here is a list we compiled of some controversies in the San Francisco Bay Area. Japanese buffet restaurant to pay workers...
How an asset search by a private investigator can help a lawsuit
Before filing a lawsuit, make sure you take the appropriate steps. An asset search by a private investigator helps you decide whether to sue. An asset search by a private investigator can determine whether to take action A venture capitalist client once wanted to find...
Corporate investigations: When should you record your investigation interview during the Covid pandemic? Well, it depends.
When should you record your remote interview during the pandemic? In the U.S., many lawyers say never. During the pandemic, you can no longer interview witnesses in a controlled environment where you’re in the same room. This leaves many people settling for video...