This program is an excerpt from Legal Research Tools and Techniques 2024.
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With so many online tools available, it’s tempting to assume that finding free information about people, businesses, organizations, and agencies is easy. But have you tried it? Relying on web searches is challenging because the results can be incomplete, outdated, scattered across unreliable sources, or behind a paywall. On top of that, search algorithms tend to prioritize popular or sponsored content, burying the specific information you’re trying to find beneath irrelevant results. But there are search techniques for free websites and public records that can help you fill in a surprising number of blanks.
Crack the case
At Become a Super Sleuth, Carol Hassler from the Wisconsin State Law Library will provide you with the tools and tactics to uncover critical information about individuals, businesses, and more.
You’ll learn:
- Strategies for navigating online databases, public records, and other resources
- How to construct a comprehensive due diligence profile for legal transactions, mergers, or litigation preparation
- Insights on using federal and state filings to find information on corporations, nonprofits, and private entities
- Techniques for uncovering hidden details in UCC filings, litigation records, and agency records
- How to evaluate the pros and cons of online people finders
- Practical ways to avoid using expensive or subscription-based search services
You’ll also receive a checklist to aid in researching businesses and tips on finding information for specialized industries like banks and financial institutions.
Whether preparing to sell or buy a business, conducting a background check, or looking for information about a prospective client, Become a Super Sleuth will help you streamline your research and due diligence efforts.