California Database Searches
2 Hour Training
Course and Information Seminar
Pre-Conference Hospitality Party
Debbie Spaulding
Merlin Information Services
www.merlindata.com
- Thursday, November 13 - 4:30 p.m. in the Baja Room at the Casa Sirena Hotel
- Enjoy Merlin's FREE hospitality suite - beer, soft drinks, and appetizers
- Network with your colleagues
- Discover how to save time and money when searching databases
- See how Merlin's California databases will help you - more history, sources, and updates than other providers
- Spend one-on-one time with Merlin experts
- Enter to win a $100 gas gift card - Winner will be chosen that night!
Criminal Defense Investigation
8 Hour Intensive
Training*
Brandon A. Perron, CCDI, LPI
The Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council
www.defenseinvestigator.com
The purpose of this seminar is to provide academic training; emphasizing the practical application
of criminal defense investigative techniques and theories; one of the requirements to become a Board
Certified Criminal Defense Investigator.
CDI 101 The Component Method of Criminal Defense Investigation This course presents the
Component Method of Criminal Defense Investigation in a comprehensive format designed to address the
training needs of new or experienced investigators. The basic philosophy of criminal defense
investigation and theory of investigative critical thinking are examined, as is the concept of
reasonable doubt. The Component Method of Criminal Defense Investigation is the central focus of the
course, which emphasizes practical application of the investigative techniques and theories
discussed. - Uncovering Reasonable Doubt: The Component Method.
Perron. (Morris Publishers, N.J.) 1998
- A Comprehensive Guide for the Criminal Defense Investigator
This work
is written from the perspective of a criminal defense investigator and shows you in step-by-step
guidelines and procedures how to conduct an investigation to uncover reasonable doubt for the
defense.
*CDITC BOARD CERTIFICATION TRAINING PROGRAM:
8 hours of training in the Component
Method of criminal defense investigation. Successful completion of this intensive 8 hour academic
training program will satisfy one of the requirements to become a Board Certified Criminal Defense
Investigator.
Medical Billing: Investigations & Negotiations
2 Hour Training Course
Bruce Michael Hanley, J.D. P.I.
Covenant, Inc.
www.covenant-inc.com
The purpose of this informative seminar is to teach the attendee how to obtain significant leverage
for reducing the overall medical expenses associated with personal injury and workers compensation
claims by negotiating a reduction of the medical bills included in the lawsuit. Learn the Art of Negotiating
Subjects Covered
Include:
- Learn the secrets of reducing medical billings.
- Analyzing the
medical bills included in claims.
- Reducing the overall claim cost.
- Negotiating
with medical providers, opposing counsel or lien holders.
- How to review the reasonableness
of medical fees.
- Evaluating the appropriateness of treatment for the diagnosis rendered.
- Re-pricing the medicals at a fair market rate for the services rendered.
- Using
proprietary databases that provide reasonable historical data.
- Key strategies in moving
claim files toward closure.
- When to use a professional negotiator experienced in
mediation.
Advanced Skip Tracing Techniques
2 Hour Training
Course
Rebecca Roberts
IRB Search
www.IRBSearch.com
This course will teach the attendee investigative skip tracing techniques using both public and
proprietary records in compliance with federal and state laws.
Topics to be covered:
- Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA)
- Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)
- Comprehensive Reports
- Address History
- Bankruptcy
- Liens &
Judgments
- UCC Filings
- People at Work
- Drivers Licenses
- Vehicle
Registrations
- Property
- Watercraft
- FAA Pilots
- FAA Aircraft
- Professional Licenses
- Florida Accidents
- Voter Registration
- Hunting/Fishing Permits
- Concealed Weapons Permits
- Associates
- Relatives (3 Degrees)
- Neighbors
- Criminal Records
- Sexual
Offenders
- Phones Plus
Setting up for Success
1 Hour Informational Course
Vicki Boser
InsuranceTek, Inc
www.Insurance-Tek.com
The purpose of this informative seminar is to educate the attendee on the importance of financially protecting their business with the proper insurance coverage that goes beyond general liability/Professional E & O coverage.
Topics Covered Include:
- Bond vs. general liability
- Professional liability – E & O coverage
- How to review and analyze your policy
- Investigations policies specific inclusions
- Hiring employees and subcontractors
- How to reduce your risk of a claim
- Taking an insurance inventory
Telephone Investigations
2 Hour Training
Course
J. Corey Friedman,
President/Director/Instructor
Nick Harris Detectives & Academy
www.nickharrisdetectives.com
The purpose of this seminar is to expose the attendee to effective investigative tools and
techniques that will enhance and improve their investigative skills. Tricks and Techniques
Learn effective methods to improve investigative
skills. - Obtain asset information.
- Locate fugitives, witnesses, heirs and evasive
individuals.
- Obtain employment information.
- Verify education, training and degrees
obtained.
Tools and Special Equipment
Learn to use
the telephone as a powerful investigative tool. - Anonymous calling.
- Blocking caller
ID.
- Portable telephone scramblers.
- Telephone voice changers.
- Telephone
lie detection.
- Tracking & locating prepaid cell phones.
- Obtaining cell phone
numbers.
- Reverse directories & free websites.
Judgment Enforcement Overview
2.5 Hour Training Course
Raymond R. Goldstein, Esq.
Center for Enforcement of Family Support
www.enforcesupport.com
This course is intended to give the attendee a general overview of some of the concepts and
resources involved in judgment enforcement, including discovering assets and utilizing the legal
system to enforce the judgment. Consider increasing your business opportunities by adding Judgment
Recovery Specialist to your resume.
Topics to be covered:
- Types of Judgments
- Judgment Acquisition
- Case Analysis and Strategy
- Asset
Location
- Enforcement Remedies
- Personal Property
- Real Property
- Streams of Income
- Complex Pleadings
- Debtor Defenses
- Third Party Issues
Forensic Computer Evidence Discovery
2 Hour Training
Course
Rick Albee, CFCE, PI
Rick Albee, CFCE, PI
DataChasers
The purpose of this interactive, lively and humorous PowerPoint presentation is to answer critical
concerns about computer evidence.
Consider these facts:
- Wrongful termination defense litigation averages $130-150,000 per case.
- Theft of trade secrets is but a mouse-click away.
- Pornography downloads/activity accounts for 60-85% of all Internet activity.
- Sexual harassment/discrimination evidence is retained within a computer!
- If your computers have Internet access, you are at risk-very high risk!
Ask yourself, "Do I have a problem? How do I know?"
- Would you rather resolve the problem ahead of time, or play catch-up after someone else brings it to your attention?
- Bottom line: If you have more than one employee - you, your business is at risk!
Rick's presentation will answer questions that concern you:
- What are the danger signs that indicate a potential problem?
- How to defend against potential litigation-proactive not reactive!
- Do you possibly have a problem, or do you probably have a problem?
- What can, and cannot, be recovered from a computer?
- Why and how is deleted material retrieved?
- Why do you need an outside forensic computer examiner, as opposed to your own internal IT personnel?
- How to best preserve the computer's data integrity (preventing corruption).
Contracts and Retainers
2 Hour Training Course
Brandon A. Perron, CCDI, LPI
The Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council
www.defenseinvestigator.com
The purpose of this powerful seminar is to train the attendees in proven techniques and strategies
to make more money on every investigative case. The training covers both retainers from private
clients as well as handling retainers and billing policies from attorneys and law firms.
The Business Side of Private Investigative Practice
Subjects Covered Include:
- Meetings with your client.
- Analyzing your client's case
for proper retainers.
- Asking for and obtaining the retainer for your assignment.
- Handling
retainers and billing policies from law firms.
- Successful office billing management and policies
that you can use.
- Ongoing meetings and telephone calls with your client.
- What to do when the
retainer runs dry.
- Getting more money out of every case.
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