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| 10.20.11 |
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Litigation Strategy - Understanding the Mind of the Case Agent
Much like a quarterback calling and making plays, a Case Agent has a major role influencing the course of federal proceedings before, during and after litigation. Professionals who have first-hand experience of how Case Agents think, operate and form their investigative approach can provide valuable insight to defense counsel and private clients providing unique advantages when responding to federal inquiries and prosecutions.
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| 09.14.11 |
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James Tendick to Lead New Washington DC Office
Renaissance Associates, a leading corporate investigations and digital forensics consultancy announced today the opening of their new office in Washington, DC headed by James Tendick. Mr. Tendick recently retired from 27 years in leadership and investigative roles as a federal agent for the US Postal Inspection Service (USPIS).
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| 03.31.11 |
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Tough Economy Increases Incidents of Intellectual Property Theft
Protecting businesses from the threat of a crippling incident of intellectual property theft is difficult given that today “trusted insiders” can walk away with the crown jewels of trade secrets, client lists or other proprietary data with a simple email attachment or copying to an easily-concealable USB drive.
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| 02.14.11 |
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Bryan Gorczyk to Lead Digital Forensics and Electronic Discovery Practices
Bryan Gorczyk, an accomplished 20 year veteran of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has taken on new responsibilities as Managing Director at Renaissance Associates, Ltd.
Mr. Gorczyk has personally conducted computer forensic examinations in high profile investigations, most notably the first and second World Trade Center attacks, the African Embassy bombings, investigations relating to Al Qaeda, and U.S. v. Richard Reid, the ‘Shoe Bomber’.
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 New York Law Journal
Investigations & Computer Forensics Special Edition
Truth Be Told
Whether or not an interview is successful is measured by the extent to which the truth is elicited. [pdf]
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 Tech Talk
with Craig Peterson
Craig interviews
Kevin R. Barrows
Craig interviews Kevin R. Barrows of Renaissance Associates, Ltd. who was a former FBI agent that led the bust of one of the country’s largest identity theft operations in 2002.
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 Fox News
Providence, Rhode Island
Survey Shows Online Shopping Getting Safer
If you are among the billions of people who shop online, your world is getting safer. A survey by the Better Business Bureau shows Internet-related fraud has become less severe and less costly. Retailers big and small are realizing the importance of having an online presence, making the issues of security and privacy now more important than ever.
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 StyleWiz
Personal Finance
Consumer Alert: Online Shopping Safety Tips
If you are among the billions of people who shop online, your world just got better. The good news is that according to a survey by the Better Business Bureau and Javelin Strategy and Research, internet related fraud is less severe, less costly and not as widespread as previously thought.
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New York Law Journal
Legal Technology
To Catch a Thief
Corporate espionage is not a new crime problem, but the means for insiders to victimize their employers in the digitized workplace have become a whole lot easier. [pdf ]
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04.28.06
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 CNN
American Morning
Cyber-Stalking
A disturbing story to share with you this morning and one that\'s, unfortunately, becoming a little too common these days. It\'s called cyber-stalking. And, of course, it can put unsuspecting people in a pretty big danger.
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 CNN
Money.com
Dumb Money Moves People Make
Some people just aren\'t that bright. From tech-savvy syndicates stealing card numbers using fake ATM faces to a flawless faux-campaign raising money for the latest disaster, identity thieves are getting smarter. Yet some people are so careless with their personal information they are practically begging to have their identity stolen.
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 National Public Radio
Morning Edition
Understanding Identity Theft
Millions of Americans have become the victims of identity theft since the beginning of the year. Renee Montagne talks with former FBI agent Kevin Barrows about where that information goes and how it\'s abused. Barrows led the bust of one of the country\'s largest identity theft operations in 2002.
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04.13.05
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CNN
American Morning
New ID Theft Cases
Bill, the Senate beginning hearings within the hour into a growing concern for consumers, identity theft. It comes amid news of a major security breach at personal data firm LexisNexis.
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 New York Times
Business: Your Money
Identity Theft Is Epidemic. Can It Be Stopped?
Pausing in the foyer of a comfortable suburban home two days before Halloween in 2002, Kevin Barrows, a special agent with the F.B.I., could not bring himself to open the front door. He and a team of agents had just spent several hours searching every room in the house.
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 Business Week
Online Magazine
Using Truth to Corner a Scamster
Just how does the FBI get an outlaw to cooperate? Not with heavy-handed browbeatings á la Hollywood or The Sopranos. Over the years I\'ve encountered many sources who\'ve lied. It\'s one of the occupational hazards all reporters face.
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