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Workplace Violence Threats: Prevention, Detection, and Response Strategies
Workplace violence is a growing concern for organizations worldwide, encompassing a range of harmful behaviors, from physical assaults and verbal threats to digital harassment and intimidation. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),...
The Cost of a Bad Hire: How Investigative Due Diligence Protects Companies
Hiring is one of the most critical decisions a company makes, directly impacting its bottom line, workplace culture, and legal standing. Yet despite best efforts, organizations often encounter the costly consequences of a bad hire. Whether it’s an employee who lacks...
Digital Harassment in the Workplace: What Employers Should Watch For in 2025
As remote and hybrid work models solidify their place in the modern workplace, the boundaries of professional interaction have extended into the digital sphere. While these advancements have increased flexibility and connectivity, they have also created new avenues...
Are Your Background Checks Missing Red Flags? Why Third-Party Investigations Matter
When it comes to hiring new employees, most organizations rely on standard background checks. These typically include verifying employment history, running criminal record searches, and confirming education credentials. While these checks are valuable, they often fail...
How Companies Can Protect Intellectual Property from Insider Threats
Employee intellectual property (IP) theft has grown to be a major issue in a society going more and more technologically advanced. The dangers to private data have increased as more businesses choose digital collaboration and remote work. Employee misbehavior...
Employee Theft Is on the Rise: How Businesses Can Reduce Their Risk
Employee theft is a growing problem for businesses across industries. Cases of internal fraud, embezzlement, and theft follow rising economic stresses. The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) estimates that fraud costs companies 5% of their annual income;...
How Do Corporate Culture Audits Prevent Workplace Crises?
High turnover, legal problems, and reputation damage to a business can all follow from a toxic corporate culture. Companies who ignore workplace culture run long-term losses in the competitive corporate environment. Before they become crises, a proactive corporate...
The Shen Yun Lawsuit: Revealing the Truth in High-Stakes Investigations
When organizations encounter legal and reputational challenges, discerning the truth can be a complex endeavor. The recent lawsuit involving Shen Yun Performing Arts, a distinguished dance company with significant cultural and political connections, exemplifies the...
Workplace Investigations in 2025: What Employers Need to Know
Workplace investigations are evolving in 2025 with new laws and shifting workplace cultures. Learn how employers can navigate these changes and ensure compliance.
How Can Private Investigators Enhance Your 2025?
Rising at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%, the private investigation services industry is expected to reach $28.2 billion by 2032 from its estimated $18.2 billion now. This development emphasizes how much PIs are being relied upon for their knowledge of...
How Businesses Can Take Actionable Steps to Stop Human Trafficking in 2025
Human trafficking is a national problem that affects millions of people. Over 27.6 million people were caught in forced labor or sexual exploitation in 2021 alone, producing unlawful earnings of $150 billion yearly. Underlining the widespread prevalence of this crime,...
Breaking Barriers: The $2.17M SkyWest Verdict Highlights + How Lauth Would Help
In a landmark decision, a federal jury recently awarded $2.17 million against SkyWest Airlines for subjecting a female parts clerk to a sexually hostile work environment. The jury's verdict — the largest ever obtained by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity...
Avoiding the Trap of Romance Scams: Protect Yourself or Loved Ones from Financial Loss
Romance scams have become a global problem, resulting in heartbreak and financial loss. In fact, according to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers lost $1.14 billion to romance scams in 2023. The typical victim lost $4,400—an amount that could completely ruin many...
Resolving Custody Disputes Before the Holidays
Often a celebration of happiness and togetherness, the holidays can prove especially difficult for families negotiating custody issues. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that there were around 10.9 million one-parent households with children under the age of eighteen,...
Corporate Security for Holiday Events: Preventing Employee Misconduct
Aiming to raise team cohesiveness and morale, the holiday season sometimes offers cheerful business meetings. However, These incidents can result in employee misbehavior, exposing businesses to major legal and reputation hazards. According to a Society for Human...
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Vice
What We Know About the Missing Teen Whose Parents Were Shot to Death
San Diego Tribune
Private eyes look for runaways, sex-trade victims to rescue
Stuff
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Cleveland
Activists call for dedicated missing persons unit; cities that have them caution against high hopes
Cape Cod Times
Most missing adult cases unsolved
Pheonix New Times
The National Center for Missing Adults’ Funding Was Slashed by the Feds, but Volunteers Are Keeping It Alive
Los Angeles Daily News
LAPD, family both trying to find man missing 4 1/2 years
Ann Arbor News
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