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Collecting Dust: Uncovering Issues Hidden in Archived News Articles As online court records, news articles, and other sources often only extend back to the early-to-mid 2000s, litigation, regulatory actions, and other adverse incidents prior to this time may escape detection by standard research, leaving investors in the dark regarding potential monetary and reputational damages. For example, even in a high-information jurisdiction such as the […] -
Minimizing Third-Party Vendor Risk Suggestions for safely streamlining your business operations What do General Electric, Marriott, and Instagram have in common? Each of these industry leaders were impacted by data breaches involving third parties in 2020. In addition to the reputational damage to each company, these incidents exposed the personally identifiable information (PII) of customers (Marriott), employees (General Electric), […] -
Risk for Thee But Not for Me Putting adverse findings into perspective. Bankruptcy, litigation, and negative press—each of these subjects trigger alarm bells when they appear in a due diligence report. Accordingly, it is important for readers to consider several points when reviewing potentially adverse findings. A helpful starting point for evaluating red flags is to remind oneself of the personal or […] -
Incorporating ESG into Investigations A lasting effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the investigative due diligence industry is the spotlight on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations. Notably, ESG issues have quickly transformed from a talking point to an action item. Major ESG events since March 2020 include global wildfires, a rapid shift to remote work, and numerous corruption […] -
Vcheck Named to Inc. 5000 for Fourth Consecutive Year Following a year of record-breaking growth, Vcheck Global continues to rank among fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. as compiled for Inc. Magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 list. “We are distinctly proud to be named this year as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. The honor is especially meaningful after a year that […] -
Strategically Searching for Your Next Diligence Role Navigating a job search is challenging, especially in a niche field such as investigative due diligence. Adding in emotions including shock and anxiety can make a job search feel insurmountable. Having recently concluded a search for a new diligence role following an unexpected layoff, I would like to pay forward all of the support provided […]