Recent Blog Posts
Conducting Background Checks on Witnesses to Ensure Credibility and Reliability
In civil litigation, the strength of a case often hinges on the credibility and reliability of witnesses. Whether you are representing a plaintiff or a defendant, ensuring that the witnesses who will testify are trustworthy is crucial. Any vulnerabilities in a witness’s background could be exploited by opposing counsel, potentially undermining your case. Conducting… Read More »
What Every Successful Litigator Knows: Learn the Facts Before You Form an Opinion
In the realm of civil litigation, the necessity of basing decisions and opinions on solid, factual evidence cannot be overstated. Yet, as humans, we are often swayed by our preconceptions, which can cloud our judgment and lead to premature conclusions. This phenomenon was aptly summed up by the timeless quote, often attributed to English… Read More »
The Role of Skip Tracing in Locating Defendants and Witnesses in Civil Litigation
When it comes to civil litigation, the ability to locate and serve defendants and key witnesses is crucial for the progression and ultimate resolution of a case. When individuals involved in litigation attempt to evade legal proceedings by moving or concealing their location, attorneys and their clients face significant obstacles. This is where the… Read More »
Using Social Media to Verify Claims in Employment Litigation
In the digital age, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. People share a plethora of personal information online, often without considering the potential consequences. For attorneys involved in employment litigation, social media can be a goldmine of information that can help verify claims and provide crucial evidence. At Millennium… Read More »
Could Failure to Search Social Media in Civil Litigation Violate an Attorney’s Duty to Provide Competent Representation?
Of all the investigative services we offer at Millennium Intelligence Agency, one service that continues to be regularly requested and routinely included in helping attorneys in civil litigation is social media investigations. A social media history search can be vital to evaluating, establishing or attacking the credibility of a party or witness. In addition,… Read More »
Leveraging Public Records in Asset Searches
When it comes to civil litigation, asset searches are a critical component in uncovering valuable information about an individual’s or entity’s financial standing. While many sources can be useful in an asset search, it’s important not to overlook the value of searching public records. For attorneys representing clients in civil cases, leveraging public records… Read More »
The Importance of Background Checks in Civil Litigation
Civil litigation is a long and complicated process, requiring meticulous preparation and thorough investigation to build a strong case. One of the most critical aspects of this preparation involves conducting comprehensive background checks of parties, witnesses, or other persons essential to the case. At Millennium Intelligence Agency, we understand the pivotal role background checks… Read More »
How Investigation Plays a Critical Role in All Civil Litigation
It would be tough to overstate the role that thorough investigation plays for both plaintiffs and defendants in civil litigation. The legendary criminal defense lawyer F. Lee Bailey was himself a former private investigator who helped attorneys prepare for trial before he became one of the greatest trial lawyers himself, and he never failed… Read More »
Is It Legal to Use OSINT?
If you’ve worked with a private investigator recently to assist you in a civil matter, or if you’ve tried to do some digging online yourself, you might have come across the term OSINT, for Open Source Intelligence. Depending on your level of technological savvy, you might welcome OSINT into your practice or be wary… Read More »
Navigating the Deep: How Private Investigators Leverage OSINT for Civil Litigation Investigations
As the digital realm continues to evolve and expand, so too does the breadth of information available to savvy investigators. In this vast ocean of data, tools like Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and deep dives into the mysterious corners of the dark web are becoming critical for Private Investigators (PIs) aiding attorneys and parties… Read More »