LexPro Research does not simply provide raw “data dumps.” Our unique background research methods and in-depth analysis provides our clients with meaningful results that are often the difference between wise decisions and costly mistakes.

Due Diligence Typically Includes Searches Of:

• Criminal records, including manual searches

• OFAC (Patriot Act compliance)

• Bankruptcy, Lien & Judgment filings

• Civil litigation

• Regulatory filings, including fines, sanctions, and disciplinary actions

• National and international media

• Professional licenses, patents, and trademarks

• Educational degrees

• Corporate affiliations

• Other public records and confidential database sources

LexPro Research is also capable of undertaking additional efforts such as identifying, locating, and discreetly interviewing individuals – or other field activities such as surveillance – in an effort to develop information that may not be reflected in public records.

Case Studies: Due Diligence

The client engaged us to research three leaders of a Bioscience firm. Two of the executives had “normal” profiles, but the third, and one of the co-founders, had multiple “red flags.” LexPro Research identified a regulatory action stating the co-founder violated state securities laws. He was accused of, and ultimately admitted to, misrepresenting investment opportunities, omitting material information from investor solicitations, and not registering with the state regulators. He was ordered to make repayments to investors and fines totaling $5 million. The case was also detailed in media articles. Additional research revealed numerous state civil litigation cases, several state and federal tax liens, multiple judgments, and as well as disclosures on his FINRA registration. While we do not have a crystal ball to predict the future, one of the best indicators of someone’s future behavior is his or her past behavior.

On behalf of an investment company client, LexPro Research conducted due diligence and background research on three executives of a wireless technology company. Although none of the executives were personally involved in adverse proceedings and no research was specifically requested on the company, during the course of the work LexPro Research determined the company was involved in several significant civil litigation cases. Specifically, a former co-founder was suing the company and several investment groups for fraud and breach of contract. Furthermore, a former employee had sued the company for wrongful termination claiming the company created a hostile workplace and constructively terminated her after she alleged a co-worker had sexually assaulted her.