Investing Wisely in Investigative and Competitive Research

Georgia Public Broadcasting, Atlanta, GA

Law is a social science with many variables, not the least of which is the “human” element, and the work requires knowledge of the actors involved. This requirement leads to different kinds of research: investigative research and competitive or business intelligence research. While much personal and business data can be found online, it is not always current, reliable or free. This paper reviews rules governing what kinds of information can be found, some best-bet places to find information, and cautions about the many sites that promise big results.