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Negative News search

A Negative News search enables users to find out important information about an individual or organization that might not be readily available through regular public records searches. Users only need to input the name of a person or business, and Negative News automatically builds a powerful search that identifies articles in which the name of the person or business appears in close proximity to mentions of criminal acts, bankruptcies or illicit behavior.  Examples of terms that Negative News looks for in the text of articles include "bribe," "drug," "felony," "misconduct," "negligence," and "theft." 

The file searches the Mega News sources, the most comprehensive news files available on lexis.com to ensure that critical stories aren’t missed in due diligence, litigation, or client development efforts.  This search will also help comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley “Know Your Customer” requirement.