PInow.com Weekly News Round-up |
May 9, 2008 |
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Family of Deceased Student Hires PI |
ELMIRA, NY - In December of last year, Alfred University student Thomas Argentieri died after a fight in Alfred. The student’s family is now seeking the help of PIs to get answers about his death. Alfred police confirm that at least two PIs have called them or made contact with them about the Argentieri case. The autopsy in the case continues to be under review and has not yet been made public. |
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Source: WETM 18, May 2, 2008 |
Did PI Make Death Threats? |
MUNCIE, IN - Authorities were called to attorney Jill Gonzalez's office after PI Jeff Hinds allegedly made death threats in her office. Hinds and another man allegedly chased a man down the street. John Caldwell claims that he was walking out of the law office when Hinds and Jeremy Carver ran after him. During the chase, Hinds, who was armed with a handgun, allegedly shouted that he was going to kill Caldwell. This is not the first brush with the law for Hinds. Earlier this year, he was charged with bribery after three men were allegedly paid to change their testimony in a criminal case. That case is still pending. |
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Source: The Star Press, May 7, 2008 |
Uncovering Fraudulent Workers' Compensation Claims |
WESTBOROUGH, MA - PI franchise L&W Investigations claims that roughly 80 percent of all workers’ compensation claims filed are legitimate. The remaining 20 percent, however, can drain the coffers of insurance providers and employees. L&W Investigations says that there are several ways to pinpoint a suspect claim. Red flags include multiple claims, longer-than-expected absences from work, pre-existing financial problems and conveniently timed injuries. Other red flags include no witness reports, frequent doctor changes and unusual types of injuries. |
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Source: Franchising.com, May 6, 2008 |
PI Not Welcome on Highway of Tears Case in Canada, According to RCMP |
CANADA - PI Ray Michalko has volunteered to work on the Highway of Tears murder case in Canada. Michalko is investigating the stretch of highway in Western Canada were eighteen women have been killed or have gone missing over the past three decades. The murders and disappearances have never been solved. Michalko has been working on the case for about two years and recently received a letter from Royal Canadian Mounted Police Staff-Sargent Bruce Hulan warning him he may face charges for obstructing justice. Michalko has sought the advice of an attorney in deciding his next move. |
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Source: Canada.com, Wednesday, May 7, 2008 |
Industry Events
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| Florida Association of Licensed Investigators (FALI) |
| FALI 2008 Educational Conference |
May 22-24, 2008
Rosen Plaza Hotel
Orlando, FL
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| National Association of Legal Investigators (NALI) |
| NALI 41st Annual Conference |
June 12-14, 2008
Doubletree Hotel Crystal
Arlington, VA
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| California Association of Licensed Investigators (CALI) |
| CALI Annual Conference |
June 29 - July 2, 2008
The Westin South Coast Plaza
Costa Mesa, CA
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| Iowa Association of Private Investigators (IAPI) |
| IAPI Conference |
July 24-25, 2008
Holiday Inn and Suites
Des Moines, IA
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| Council of International Investigators (CII) |
| CII Annual General Meeting |
August 26-30, 2008
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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| World Association of Detectives (WAD) |
| WAD Annual Conference |
September 16-20, 2008
Westin Tabor Center Hotel
Denver, CO
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| Florida Association of Private Investigators (FAPI) |
| FAPI 2008 Annual Meeting & Conference |
September 18-20, 2008
Orlando International Resort and Spa
Orlando, FL
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| Professional Private Investigator’s Association of Colorado (PPIAC) |
| PPIAC 2008 Rocky Mountain Private Investigator's Conference |
October 2-4, 2008
Hotel Colorado
Glenwood Springs, CO
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| World Association of Professional Investigators (WAPI) |
| WAPI Annual Banquet 2008 |
October 25, 2008
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Birmingham, UK
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