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There are 4 messages in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

1. California Criminal Search
From: MSeanmm@aol.com
2. Brownsville, TX 78520
From: "David H. Press" <dhp@pressinv.com>
3. Sarbanes-Oxley Act - How does it affect you?
From: "Bernard Cane" <Bernard@BernardGeorge.com>
4. Footer
From: "David H. Kale" <dkalepi@earthlink.net>
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 11:50:38 EST
From: MSeanmm@aol.com
Subject: California Criminal Search

To the Group,

Can someone recommend the most efficient way of checking criminal
records in those California counties that are not typically covered by the major
information providers.
I understand that Merlin covers the 15 or so most populated counties,
but that leaves quite a few counties open. I'm looking for either an
information provider that covers the entire state, or some other method that is both
cost-effective and efficient. I'm aware that there are people who physically
go down to the courthouse and conduct searches, but I'm also aware that
sometimes they go down to the courthouse and search the cafeteria instead.

Thanks,

Sean Murphy
Ca. PI#19667
(650) 738-5620
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 16:09:32 -0600
From: "David H. Press" <dhp@pressinv.com>
Subject: Brownsville, TX 78520

Dear Group,

We have an assignment in the following location:

Brownsville, TX 78520

This assignment requires a quick personal contact at the business
location, two digital photographs, to be emailed and a very brief,
report on the contact. This assignment requires completion
within two business days.

This assignment pays a flat rate of $75.00.

If you or your agency routinely operates in this area and are interested
in taking this assignment, please reply via private email to
dhp@pressinv.com for case details. It is very important to reply
with the CITY & STATE you are replying about in the "subject line"
of your emails.

Thanks,
David H. Press
dhp@pressinv.com
Press Investigations, Inc.
3 Danada Square East #262
Wheaton, IL 60187
630-637-4008
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 15:25:47 -0800
From: "Bernard Cane" <Bernard@BernardGeorge.com>
Subject: Sarbanes-Oxley Act - How does it affect you?

Sarbanes-Oxley is a Federal statute that came about as a result of corporate
fraud and malfeasance. The important thing to know, for the time being, is
which businesses are affected by these new regulations and statutes. At the
present, these statutes only concern "publicly traded companies." So, for
most of us, we will not feel the "downside effects" of the act; however,
there are some "upside effects" where PIs, computer forensic specialist, and
fraud examiners can benefit. Allow me to explain...

Publicly traded companies are now required to take a "proactive" approach
against internal financial fraud or face grave consequences, e.g.,
delisting, criminal prosecution and civil liability. Presidents, CEOs and
CFOs are no longer able to hide behind "accounting functions" and pass the
buck to other members of the company. Presidents, CEOs and CFOs are
responsible for establishing and maintaining internal controls for
prevention of fraud and internal malfeasance. Section 806 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley provides civil remedies for any employee who is retaliated
against for whistleblowing. The act went to the extent to read "the
employee reasonably believes fraud is occurring".

The Sarbanes Oxley Act will most likely generate work and employment
initially for auditors, accountants, and CPAs; however, the enormous amount
of human resources necessary to fulfill the new positions for most publicly
traded companies should have a vacuum effect on the available workforce
qualified to fill these positions, thus opening up more opportunities for
PIs, fraud examiners and computer forensic specialists. Moreover, there
will be a clear need for the services of investigative specialists, fraud
examiners, and computer forensics specialists once the internal auditors
determine that "malfeasance" is discovered. Publicly traded companies can
NO LONGER sweep their dirty laundry under the rug.

A study done by UC Berkeley in re Bristol-Myers Squibb Securities
Litigation, 205 F.R.D. 437, 440 fn2 (2002) found that over 93% of all
information generated in 1999 was in digital format. All investigators
should know (or they are learning) that, in most cases they investigate,
some of the answers may lie on the hard-drive of a CPU somewhere. CPAs,
accountants, risk managers, and even computer forensics specialist cannot do
it alone. At some point, they will need the services of a well trained PI
to assist them in the investigation.

There is talk and rumbling of more regulations spawning from the Sarbanes
Oxley Act which will be tailored more toward private sector fraud and
malfeasance, as well as government fraud and malfeasance. It all comes down
to accountability. The isolation of protection as an officer, owner or
manager through the company is no longer going to afford the limited
liability exposure that so many have enjoyed for too long.

Bernard Cane, CIP, CII
CA License # PI 11452
BERNARD GEORGE INVESTIGATIONS, INC.
CA License # PI 17001
~ Serving California and Beyond ~
(800) 559-8118
1001 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 200, Santa Monica, CA 90401
a member in good standing:
C.I.P.I. - President & Executive Board Director
CII, Member & CII
ASIS, Member
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 20:01:11 -0800
From: "David H. Kale" <dkalepi@earthlink.net>
Subject: Footer

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