Record Researchers
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The record researcher in today’s background screening industry is in dire straits. They are being asked by some vendors to continuously reduce prices. At the same time, prices only increase for the researcher. Gas prices are rising, groceries, utilities, etc. Everyone it seems is making money but the researcher.
This is the only industry where it the ability to raise prices is not available. So many providers with low quality and service have undermined the industry.
Here is a resource provided by Duke University Library that may assist all the researchers
Court Records and Briefs
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I. Introduction
Records and briefs are the papers which were submitted to or generated by a court in a particular case, from the complaint (in a civil case) or the indictment (in a criminal case) to pleadings, motions, orders, transcripts of the trial, jury verdicts, and associated materials.
Legal researchers may consult these materials for a variety of reasons. Frequently, pleadings provide additional insight into the arguments which persuaded (or failed to persuade) the court. Because appellate courts review only questions of law, the record on appeal may also provide more factual background about the original case than is provided in an appellate court’s opinion.
Although court filings are considered to be public records, their availability varies widely by jurisdiction. The growth of electronic filing has improved online access to recent materials. However, historical records and briefs may be more difficult to obtain without contacting the office of the court clerk, which may require a substantial copying fee. This guide outlines sources for compiled records and briefs which are available online and in the Goodson Law Library, as well as strategies for locating specific types of documents associated with a particular case.
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Ann Lane
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I agree with the fact that clients are always asking for me to lower my prices. When I started this business some 6 1/2 years ago, the standard was to charge $5.00 per search. I have since then had to lower all of my prices below $5.00 per search. I believe this is due to other researchers in WV under cutting prices to steal business. This should not be happening!!! When the client calls for a lower price they absolutely always say, “we have found another researcher in your area that will do the search for…” Researchers should ban together and never lower their prices below $5.00 per search. If everyone used this $5.00 policy with no exceptions, the clients would have to stop asking for lower prices. Also, in the past year I have noticed an increase in the number of hits despite lowering my prices. The hits are very cumbersome when there are 40 or 50 each day that have mulitple hits. It would be nice if all researchers would use the policy of $5.00 covers 10 hits, after that it becomes a flat hourly rate to obtain the remaining hits. I believe that companies are using a database to screen names before they are sent out to the researchers. These databases are not accurate most of the time. There definitely needs to be some standards set for independent researchers across the country that would help alleviate these problems.
The increased in the number of hits is very interesting. What could be the cause?