News & Insights: The Front Lines of Legal & Risk Intelligence
Expert analysis, case studies, and industry insights authored by the veteran investigators and intelligence analysts at OnTrial. Explore our articles to learn how modern law firms, corporate GRC teams, and capital investors leverage AI-powered CLOSINT, OSINT, and on-the-ground surveillance to mitigate risk and win high-stakes cases.
The "OpenAI" Subpoena: Is Your Private Investigator Feeding Your Case Files to the Public?
AI is great, if it’s used correctly. But what if it isnt?
The Blurred Line: Managing Threats Where Physical and Digital Risks Converge
Threat management is evolving at the speed of AI - is your organization prepared?
Stop Sitting in the Car: Why Geolocation is the New Surveillance Standard
Surveillance that doesn’t start with intelligence isn’t working anymore - Geolocation is now the standard…
Beyond the Background Check: Turning Raw Data into Court-Ready Strategy
Why a “real” background check takes more than just a commercial website…
CLOSINT First: Why the "Google Search" Phase Should Come Second
Why CLOSINT comes first, and OSINT comes second…
Scaling the Boutique Firm: Why Technology Will Never Replace the Handshake
Nothing will replace the human connection or how you navigate it - the tools are all that change…
The Lurking Weak Link in Your Cybersecurity Chain: The Investigative Vendor
AI Data Security for Investigations is Far Behind Litigation and Finance - Is Your Vendor?
The Speed Trap: Why "Fast" Due Diligence Often Fails (And How to Fix It)
Due Diligence for deals should take more than just a “gut feeling”, it should also come with certainty…
Hiding in Plain Sight: Tracing Assets in High-Conflict Divorce
The modern divorce can sometimes require the modern asset search - are you prepared with the right tools?