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Internal investigations have become a fact of life for most organizations. Given today's legal and regulatory environment, the potential costs associated with employee misconduct have become so high that organizations must be prepared to respond quickly and effectively to allegations of serious employee misconduct. It is also a fact that internal investigations are disruptive to the workplace. They create anxiety and uncertainty among the employees and interfere with productivity. At Seabold Group, we appreciate the delicate balance of maintaining positive employee relations while at the same time addressing allegations of misconduct in a timely, efficient and cost-conscious manner. Seabold Group professionals are seasoned investigators. We have decades of experience and we offer comprehensive investigative services in a wide range of workplace-related matters such as employee misconduct, harassment, discrimination, Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower claims, as well as regulatory or policy compliance. In consultation with our clients or their counsel, Seabold Group will develop and implement an investigative plan designed to address the specific issues and allegations, identify and interview witnesses, gather and preserve evidence, and offer an independent, thorough and credible assessment of the facts.
With our extensive human resources and organizational backgrounds, Seabold Group also recognizes organizational dynamics that may have contributed to the problem(s) underlying the investigation. We keep our clients informed of these additional issues as the investigation unfolds, which enables them to consider systemic along with specific matters as they evaluate the investigation results.
Trustworthy employees are the lifeblood of any organization. When companies suffer catastrophic losses it is usually because a senior employee or executive abused his or her position of trust. Unfortunately, all too often, warning signs were present before the individual was hired but not revealed during the hiring process. At Seabold Group, we specifically tailor our pre-employment inquiries to the specific background of the candidate and the stated requirements of the position. We look beyond the pro forma reports routinely generated by information brokers to give our clients an added level of confidence that their candidate's credentials and representations are truthful and accurate. Seabold Group also works closely with our clients to ensure that our employment background investigations are FCRA/FACT compliant and tailored to meet any hiring need.
Fraud appears in all shapes and sizes, potentially affecting every organization in the United States. In 2003, occupational fraud resulted in an estimated loss of approximately $660 billion in revenue. The greatest losses resulted from frauds perpetrated by senior executives and managers who exploited weak internal controls and/or who abused their positions of trust. At Seabold Group, we have years of training and experience in fraud detection and prevention. Our principals include a former Treasury agent and CPA and former federal prosecutor. We have participated in numerous assignments ranging from detecting simple forgery and kickback schemes to tracing and analyzing complex money laundering operations.
Seabold Group offers investigative services in matters involving:
• Theft/Embezzlement
• Asset Misappropriation
• Bribery/Kickback schemes
• Vendor Fraud
• Financial Fraud
• Money Laundering
• Securities Fraud
Working closely with our clients, Seabold Group offers comprehensive consulting and investigative services designed to detect and prevent occupational fraud. Whether detecting fraud at its inception, pursuing a civil remedy or seeking a criminal referral, Seabold Group provides effective and economical solutions.
Seabold Group offers investigative due diligence services that provide our clients with the information they need to make intelligent business decisions. Whether selecting a vendor, investment partner or board member, we complement traditional legal and accounting due diligence by offering comprehensive research in a variety of areas including personal and business reputation, financial backgrounds, verification of credentials and professional licensing and litigation history. Seabold Group utilizes a number of independent sources that include business, media, and public records databases as well as field interviews and other government and industry contacts to provide the additional information our clients need in today's competitive environment.
Seabold Group makes the most of our extensive law enforcement and civil litigation training and experience to research and develop financial profiles of individuals and businesses in a variety of matters including:
• Bankruptcy
• Loan Defaults
• Financial Litigation
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Potential Investment Opportunities
We also know that prevailing in litigation is only half the battle. Seabold Group helps our clients succeed in the other half - satisfying the judgment. Utilizing a number of commercial and public record databases, as well as witness interviews and the review and analysis of financial information produced in discovery, Seabold Group will help counsel identify and locate undisclosed or concealed assets or assets that have been fraudulently transferred prior to or during litigation. With our extensive training and experience, Seabold Group can provide invaluable assistance as you attempt to collect that hard fought judgment.
Seabold Group offers the full range of investigative services at every stage of a criminal prosecution. Our principals include a former federal prosecutor and a former Special Agent with the Treasury Department who is fluent in Spanish. Collectively, we have over 15 years of experience in federal law enforcement. At Seabold Group, we know the process and speak the language. We work closely with defense counsel to develop and implement an investigative strategy aimed at securing admissible evidence that supports counsel's defense theories or that exposes weaknesses in the government's case. We also assist counsel with the review and analysis of voluminous records produced in discovery in order to distill the information into a useful and useable format. Seabold Group is also available to assist in the selection of qualified defense experts or to perform due diligence inquiries regarding the qualifications and opinions of government experts.
Seabold Group offers our clients a wide variety of civil litigation-related services ranging from pre-complaint due diligence and witness interviews, to the review and analysis of complex financial records and other evidence, trial preparation and the selection of experts. Seabold Group principals include two former civil litigators and a former Treasury agent. We have decades of litigation experience and can provide unparalleled assistance to counsel in the development or defense of your case. Seabold Group also assists counsel by providing a thorough and credible assessment of a key witness' history and reputation for truthfulness. We research prior acts of misconduct, undisclosed criminal convictions or a witness' litigation history involving fraud, corruption or deceit. With our vast litigation experience, Seabold Group is uniquely positioned to become an integral member of your legal team.
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