Implications for Litigation, Investigation and Insurance Evaluations. The recent New York Appellate Court case of Flanders v. Goodfellow has sent shockwaves through the legal community, particularly within the realm of personal injury and dog bite litigation. In this landmark case, the court addressed a significant question of liability and responsibility when it comes to dog
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What the Michael McMahon case reveals about KYC failures in cross-border investigations
The recent conviction of Michael McMahon, a retired NYPD sergeant who transitioned into private investigative work, has drawn renewed attention to the legal and operational risks involved in international investigations. McMahon was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after being found guilty of acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government. The case
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A discussion about Legislation in the United States that could harm the Private Investigator and Security industries. Over 25 years ago, I started my profession in this industry in the city that never sleeps. The mid 90’s saw a considerable jump in technological advances that enabled people to operate their businesses using the latest equipment
Read MoreLitigation, Investigation and Accusation. The State Of Construction Site Accidents And Fraud In The Legal Community Of New York
“You cannot litigate, if you do not investigate” — F. Lee Bailey These were the words that F. Lee Bailey spoke to a group of investigators at the National Association of Legal Investigators Conference in 2019. These words never ring truer today. It seems you cannot go one day without a blog or article discussing
Read MoreThe TD Bank Scandal: A wake-up call for due diligence
In recent years, the financial industry has faced numerous scandals that have raised eyebrows and highlighted the importance of transparency. One such incident was the recent TD Bank scandal, which brought to light significant lapses in due diligence and regulatory compliance. TD will pay $3 billion US Dollars to settle charges that it failed to
Read MoreYour Private Data is at Risk
Recent data breach seen as biggest hack in history Recently, many American consumer’s private data was exposed through a data breach at National Public Data (NPD). National Public Data is a background check company that provides information either through legitimate sources or by scraping it off the web. NPD provides sensitive information on American citizens
Read MoreLeveraging Private Investigators and DocuSign for Seamless Intake/Sign-Ups
In today’s fast-paced digital world, law firms often face challenges in converting new case inquiries into actual new clients. Time is always of the essence and the fact of the matter is, that if you do not react fast enough, another firm will swoop in and convert the client. This is where private investigators (PIs)
Read MoreUnderstanding New York State’s Grieving Families Act
New York State’s Grieving Families Act, currently awaiting Governor Hochul’s signature, represents a significant legislative effort aimed at supporting families who have lost loved ones due to wrongful acts or negligence. This act proposes crucial amendments to existing laws, particularly concerning the rights of families to seek justice and closure through legal avenues after a
Read MoreCan AI Replace Private Investigation Services?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing numerous industries, and private investigation services are no exception. Traditionally, private investigators relied heavily on manual methods, such as stakeouts, interviews, and poring over public records. However, AI technologies like machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision are transforming these processes. AI can analyze vast amounts of data quickly
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A new screening tool for investigative and HR professionals Often an HR company or business will contract third party researchers to do a Social Media search when hiring an individual. Some companies try and keep the search “in house” but often the person tasked with the search is not properly trained and may just be
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