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Waterfront Intelligence keeps a pulse on issues at the forefront of litigation and corporate investigations. We regularly feature new posts on topics important to us, and share news and events we think you should know.

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Waterfront Intelligence Newsletter

Waterfront Intelligence keeps a pulse on issues at the forefront of litigation and background investigations. Each month, we’ll feature a new blog post on a topic important to us, and share news and events we think you should know.