What is your firm's policy regarding conflicts of interest with individuals?
We know that false hits are a waste of time, and while there's a small chance you'd find a false conflict - the bigger issue would be that you'd miss one.
Some firms identify individuals in their conflicts database by state of residence (SOR). For domestic matters, this applies to any state in the USA. The same applies to international matters, or SOR could also apply to the foreign nation.
For individuals with common names, (e.g. Jane Smith, John Smith, etc.), there is a good chance that two individuals with the same first and last name live in the same state. In this situation, it is important to note the individual's middle initial (or full middle name if known).
Further research into the billing contact information (address, phone number, job title, company, etc.) can help identify which individual is actually involved in the matter where there may be a potential conflict.
Please share any ideas, strategies or experiences you've had below.
Thank you,
Ryan Vago
Founder & President
RION Corp.
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