Star Employee Left? How Preemptive Collections Reduce Risk and Improve Case OutcomesSeptember 2024 • Source: Envista Forensics The following scenario is all too common. A high-powered employee leaves a company. Months later, the company suspected that the employee stole sensitive data on the way out the door because the CFO noticed a meaningful revenue reduction from the accounts the employee was responsible for. Unfortunately, that employee's laptop, desktop, and company phone have all been wiped and reissued to new employees. The evidence of potential wrongdoing is gone, as is the company's recourse against the former employee. As a expert with years of experience in high-stakes litigation, I've seen firsthand how the evidence landscape has shifted dramatically in our digital age. Today, I want to discuss a critical strategy that can make or break a case: pre-emptive collections. This approach is not just about being prepared; it's about safeguarding your client's interests and ensuring the integrity of digital evidence from the outset. View the full article. |