OUR WORK

Caveat works with corporations, attorneys, consulting firms, government agencies, banks, non-profit organizations, as well as other investigative and research firms. Our duties and responsibilities depend on the specific needs of these clients. Through our collective experience in managing thousands of investigations, Caveat moves quickly and confidently - identifying the tools to best address issues of interest or concern for our clients. We conduct our work with confidence and discretion and in accordance with the best industry practices.

PUBLIC RECORDS

Caveat routinely obtains documents from all over the United States and around the world. We combine the immediacy of electronic database information with a network of national and international on-site researchers capable of locating and retrieving documents on a moment's notice. When researching the public records, Caveat regularly retrieves:

• Civil and criminal court records
• Filings from bankruptcies, liens, and judgments
• Public tax filings
• Real property records, tax assessments, and mortgages
• Sanctions from state and federal agencies
• Professional associations
• Confirmation of personal or business assets, including: cars, boats, or airplanes
• Archival documents
• Foreign regulatory information
• Patent records
• Trademark and copyright information
• Degree verifications and prior-employment confirmation

MEDIA

Caveat also reviews online databases tracking news articles from more than 25,000 sources worldwide for information relating to the case subject matter. This includes access to thousands of foreign language and international periodicals. Caveat also regularly seeks out case-specific resources that are not included in standard database collections. When researching media coverage, Caveat regularly reviews:

• National and local newspapers
• Business magazines
• Foreign press
• Obscure trade journals
• Scientific papers and periodicals
• Academic publications
• Print and on-line newsletters
• Television transcripts
• Who's Who and alumni directories
• Message board and list-servs

INTERVIEWS

Caveat also generates new data by interviewing relevant sources, such as past colleagues, former employees, and subject matter experts. Whether in connection with litigation, as a part of a routine reference check, or to assist with an investment decision, Caveat can identify and interview individuals whose backgrounds, expertise, and observations are of assistance to our clients. When seeking potential sources, Caveat regularly pursues:

• Former employees
• Whistleblowers
• Past colleagues and associates
• Confidential sources
• Trial witnesses
• Subject matter or industry experts
• Neighbors
• Social and community contacts

AREAS OF SPECIALITY

Caveat is prepared to assist our clients in a variety of investigative and research capacities, including:

• Anti-Money Laundering Matters
• Anti-Trust
• Asset Tracing
• Board of Directors / Executive Vetting
• Civil and Criminal Record Review
• Case Study Preparation
• Competitive Intelligence
• Corporate Responsibility
• Corruption Analysis
• Crisis Management
• Due Diligence
• Environmental Management
• Fair Housing / Real Estate Integrity
• Foreign Corrupt Practices
• Fraud Investigation
• Health Care Fraud
• Homeland Security
• Identity Theft
• Intellectual Property Protection
• Investment Management
• Litigation Support
• Market Analysis
• Mass Tort
• Mergers and Acquisition
• Nursing Home Abuse
• Opposition Research
• Organized Crime
• Piracy Investigation
• Pre-Employment Screening
• Product Liability and Personal Injury Research
• Public Relations
• Reference Checking
• Regulatory Analysis / Compliance
• RICO Compliance
• Securities Litigation
• Supplier Vetting
• Telecommunications
• Trade Analysis
• Trademark and Copyright Protection
• Witness Location