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Every investigation begins with a story. Someone files a complaint. A supervisor notices unusual conduct. A student reports misconduct. An audit reveals an inconsistency. An email surfaces that appears suspicious. Before anyone interviews witnesses o…
Whether you are being questioned by an employer, a university investigator, a licensing board, a human resources professional, or anyone else making important decisions, every answer matters. Most people spend their time thinking about what they want…
When people find themselves under investigation or facing an important meeting with an employer, university, licensing board, or disciplinary committee, they often focus on the wrong things. They worry about finding the perfect explanation, defending…
Most investigators are not trying to “get” you. Whether they work for an employer, a university, a licensing board, or a government agency, their job is to gather information, evaluate evidence, and reach conclusions. Many take that respo…
Most people never expect to be arrested. Then it happens, and everything moves fast. Police are asking questions, giving instructions, and gathering information while you’re trying to process what’s going on. If you are arrested in New Je…
When people ask, what does a criminal defense lawyer do, the answer goes far beyond appearing in court. Courtroom dramas have done a great job of selling that image. The reality is very different. Long before a case reaches trial, a defense attorney…
Most people believe that every dispute involves two competing stories. There is your version of events, and there is the other person’s version. The job of the investigator, judge, HR professional, university administrator, licensing board, or…
Most people believe that cases are won or lost in a courtroom, during an HR interview, or at a disciplinary hearing. They imagine that the decisive moment arrives when someone finally presents the evidence, answers difficult questions, or delivers a…
Most people think an investigation is about gathering facts. They imagine that an investigator, HR representative, administrator, or disciplinary committee carefully reviews the evidence, interviews witnesses, and ultimately reaches an objective conc…
