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...
Schemes, Scams and Swindles: Legal Challenges During the COVID Crisis
When Fake Covid Products Hit the Market
When Fake Covid Products Hit the Market The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced last week that emergency clearance was granted for the first in-home test kits for COVID-19. Currently, the test kits will be available to health care and emergency workers who...
Setting the Record Straight on Covid-19 Misinformation, By Waterfront Intelligence
In the midst of the world’s most nerve-wrenching crisis in generations, so much content is available that it’s hard to know what is fact, fiction or just way off base, baffling some of the most intelligent people I know. My passion for fact-finding inspires my life and work, so we have put together a selection of issues unique to COVID-19 to clear the record.
One fraud often demands a team approach
In the midst of digging for minerals, a mining company’s biggest lender pulled out and filed for bankruptcy. The mining company, which was publicly traded, had to sell all of its assets and go out of business. We were asked to make sense of this. An investor sensed a...
Affinity frauds and recovering from the scam
Affinity frauds and recovering from the scam Picture this. You’re at a mixer for one of your business associations. The leader of the group, someone you truly respect, begins waxing poetic about a specific investment they’ve made, suggesting that you invest as well....
