Hiring a Private Investigator for Human Trafficking Investigations
The recent surge of undocumented children entering the United States has brought up several issues, one of which is human trafficking. With so many minors coming in unaccompanied, many are worried that the children will become victims of this growing problem. Although slavery seems to be a thing of the past, the number of trafficked humans […]
Whistleblower Protection
Chelsea Manning, Edward Snowden, Julian Assange, and other whistleblowers have sparked an intense debate on the ethics of leaking secrets. Some view these people as martyrs, others view them as traitors. Numerous laws and acts have been put in place to protect those who choose to expose an entity’s wrongdoings, but where do we draw […]
Investigations of a Different Breed: Uncovering Animal Abuse
For several decades, animal rights organizations have provided a voice to the animals that couldn’t speak up for themselves. The fight against animal cruelty is ongoing, and despite new regulations, many animals are still kept in abusive conditions worldwide. One of the best ways to catch the offenders and put an end to the cruelty […]
Properly Vetting a Candidate
After a tragedy occurs, we often hear stories of survival. These stories give us hope, and allow us to emphasize with the victims who were brave enough to share their experiences. In these times of hardship, no one is going to question a victim’s story. Haven’t they been through enough already? Perhaps not. Sometimes there […]
Competitive Intelligence and Industrial Espionage: What’s the Difference?
In today’s market, staying ahead of your competitors can drastically effect how well your company performs. Knowing a rival’s next move and understanding their business strategy has helped corporations form their own business plans. That’s why many organizations are practicing “competitive intelligence,” loosely defined as the act of gathering and analyzing information about other businesses […]
Executive Background Checks
Hiring a new CEO, CFO, or COO can be a long and arduous process for many corporations. Sometimes, it’s easy to overlook risks in a high-ranking executive or trust dishonest information. Before making a decision, corporations should consider hiring a private investigator to perform executive background checks of a potential corporate officer. Doing so can stop […]
Investigating Sexual Assault in the Agriculture Industry
All over the country, immigrant workers spend hours harvesting the very fruits and vegetables that we put on our tables every day. However, many of these women face more than sore fingers and a blistering sun on the job. Verbal and sexual assault run rampant in the fields, and unfortunately the majority of these cases […]
Private Investigator’s Role in Corporate Asset Investigations
Considering a lawsuit? Waiting to collect a judgment? If so, it may be time to hire a licensed private investigator to conduct a corporate asset investigation. Corporations are viewed legally as a separate legal entity from their shareholders, and are considered as legal persons in the eyes of the law. Corporate litigation is also an […]
New Bill Makes Licensing Mandatory for Colorado Private Investigators
Last Wednesday, a hearing was held regarding a new bill that would require Colorado private investigators to obtain a state license. The bill was approved 3-2 by the Democratic committee, and if passed, would make Colorado the 45th state that requires licensing for private investigators. Currently, private investigators in Colorado only need a business license […]
A Private Investigator that stands out in the crowd
Some may call him a dinosaur in the field of private investigations. Others would refer to him as a mentor. One thing we would all agree on, Thomas Lauth, a twenty-year veteran PI and owner of Lauth Investigations International is one private investigator that stands out in the crowd. While I am not referring to […]