by Francis | Oct 1, 2025 | Blogs
What the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo showed me about trust and reputation Attending the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo last week was one of those experiences that sticks with you. The setting—Edinburgh Castle at night—was dramatic. The music—bagpipes, drums,...
by Francis | Sep 24, 2025 | Blogs
Digital Forensics vs. Reasonable Doubt: Lessons from the Karen Read Retrial If the name Karen Read sounds familiar, it’s because the first trial was the focus of a hugely popular Netflix miniseries that I have to admit to binging. Compelling TV doesn’t usually...
by Francis | Sep 17, 2025 | Blogs
Differences do not have to divide. James Carville and Mary Matalin—political strategists on opposite ends of the spectrum—built a lasting marriage on mutual respect. Their story reminds us that strength sometimes comes from valuing not only the differences, but more...
by Francis | Sep 10, 2025 | Blogs
Doing due diligence in the U.S. is one thing. Doing it overseas? That’s a whole different ballgame. In markets like the UK, for example, criminal record checks aren’t freely available without a subject’s consent. GDPR and local data protection laws add layers of...
by Francis | Sep 3, 2025 | Blogs
30-50 million views and counting (23m on TikTok) — all because one man didn’t want to be seen on the Coldplay kiss cam with a woman who wasn’t his wife. It has been the subject of comments like, "Coldplay just released two singles!" And has turned the band...
by Yagel | Aug 4, 2025 | Blogs
AI can summarize a résumé, but it can’t uncover fraud . . . In the rush to automate, many firms are experimenting with AI tools to speed up background checks. Efficiency matters. But when it comes to vetting people in high-stakes deals, speed alone isn’t enough. Due...