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For over 35 years, Gryphon has been a leader in providing innovative solutions in due diligence, investigations and business intelligence. Our approach blends information and data with human insight, enabling clients worldwide to make hiring and investment decisions, to navigate complex global markets, and to power up their litigation strategy with critical—and hard to find—information.

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[IMG: The BIS 50% Rule What it Means for Global Business, and How Gryphon Can Help]

[H4] The BIS 50% Rule: What it Means for Global Business, and How Gryphon Can Help

Since May 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has been preparing to implement a so-called “50% Rule” to close gaps in export control enforcement. While details of the new rule have yet to be released publicly, it might automatically expand existing export restrictions targeting over 3,000 entities on the BIS’ Entity List and Military End User list to any company that is ultimately 50% or more owned by those targeted entities, even if that subsidiary is not explicitly listed. This mirrors the approach taken by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (the Treasury Department’s sanctions arm) since 2008 and will have a profound effect on companies active in international trade, supply chain management, or “dual use” technologies considered sensitive by the U.S. government. Why It Matters New Scale of Export Controls: The new rule could instantly apply export restrictions to potentially tens of thousands of subsidiaries of the existing designated entities, with the onus on exporters to determine whether their business partners are suddenly under export restrictions. Hidden Ownership Risks: Companies whose business partners use complex ownership structures routed through opaque jurisdictions and shell companies may unknowingly transact with a restricted entity. Global Impact: While existing U.S. export control rules largely target China and Russia, the 50% Rule would immediately create new high risk jurisdictions for exporters active in regions with active commercial ties to those countries, including Southeast and Central Asia. Regulatory Uncertainty: While media reports and industry observers have guessed at the outlines of the new rule, details remain scarce and the scope of the new restrictions could vary significantly based on the outcome of U.S.-China trade negotiations. How Gryphon Helps Mitigate the Risk At Gryphon, we specialize in getting behind the ownership chart and uncovering what lies beneath the surface: Beneficial Ownership Investigations: We trace complex corporate structures through multiple jurisdictions to identify ultimate beneficial parties. Entity List & Sanctions Link Analysis: Our team cross-references counterparties and beneficial owners against BIS, OFAC, and other global watchlists. Global on-the-Ground Due Diligence: Where paper records stop, our investigators go further. We source corporate filings, archived press reports, litigation records, and local intelligence to reveal hidden connections. Risk Assessment & Monitoring: We provide clients with ongoing monitoring solutions, so if ownership changes or a sanctioned shareholder gains control, you know right away. Implementation of a 50% Rule for BIS-designated entities would represent a fundamental shift in how global companies must think about ownership risk. Companies would no longer be able to rely on existing designated entity lists, and will instead need deep-dive due diligence to understand who is really behind their counterparties, vendors, and joint ventures. Gryphon helps clients see what others miss, giving boards, compliance teams, and legal departments the clarity needed to operate globally with confidence.

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[IMG: New Year’s Resolutions A Necessary Evil, But Here’s One You Can Keep]

[H4] New Year’s Resolutions: A Necessary Evil, But Here’s One You Can Keep

The start of a new year often brings the temptation to make resolutions – those promises we vow to keep, only to find ourselves struggling to maintain them by February. However, there’s one resolution that’s not only achievable, but critical for your business’s long-term success – committing to thorough due diligence. Why Is Due Diligence So Important? In today’s fast-paced world, the risks of fraud and misinformation are ever-present, and the need for thorough verification has never been greater. Imagine hiring a new employee without verifying their qualifications or investing in a company without detailed knowledge of its leadership and track record. The consequences of a lack of diligence can be devastating – including financial loss, reputational damage and legal troubles.  Gryphon: Your Partner in Due Diligence Gryphon understands the critical importance of thorough due diligence, and we provide the tools necessary to protect your business from these risks. Our time-tested due diligence process is designed to identify the potential risks in any business transaction and provide you with the actionable intelligence needed to make informed and confident decisions. Make the Right Resolution This Year This new year, resolve to take your business to the next level. Whether you’re hiring new talent, expanding operations, or pursuing key acquisitions, ensure you are taking the necessary steps to protect and grow your business.  To learn more about how Gryphon can help, contact us at [email protected].

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[IMG: Relying on AI Due Diligence Alone can be a Risky Business]

[H4] Relying on AI Due Diligence Alone can be a Risky Business

False information. Misuse of funds. Unnecessary risk. Hiring a due diligence firm that prioritizes artificial intelligence tools over experienced human researchers may result in misleading and incomplete due diligence reports – at a significant risk to your business. Thorough due diligence still requires a personal touch that addresses the blind spots inherent in large language model AI tools, which can otherwise miss important red flags visible only to a competent human investigator. Case in point A client recently hired Gryphon to conduct due diligence on an e-commerce company that disclosed being involved in a federal civil lawsuit. The subject had told the client that it had simply been seeking damages for undisclosed liabilities stemming from its acquisition of a separate e-commerce company. A surface-level investigation would have found that the subject company was properly registered, that it had not been the target of any regulatory proceedings, and that it had received dozens of five-star customer reviews on mainstream corporate rating websites. An automated approach to due diligence relying on AI tools may have stopped there—with the client receiving a report giving the impression of a well-respected company with a nominal litigation profile. Such an impression would have been highly misleading. AI results should be fully vetted by an experienced human researcher – like those at Gryphon. The big picture Gryphon’s experienced investigators recognized the e-commerce company’s business model as similar to known varieties of get-rich-quick scams. Evaluating the company’s online presence through this lens raised several red flags that would have otherwise been missed: First, Gryphon identified the dozens of glowing customer reviews as highly suspect, given that they are routinely faked by get-rich-quick scams, even on normally reputable rating sites. Research into the subject’s disclosed commercial lawsuit found that the acquired e-commerce company and its former owners were subsequently targeted by a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit for scamming clients out of tens of millions of dollars. While the subject of the report was not mentioned in the FTC suit, its principal ultimately co-signed a multi-million dollar injunction that liquidated the assets of the scam enterprise acquired by the subject. The bottom line As many due diligence companies continue to trend towards a greater reliance on AI, clients may be paying for reports that are incomplete or compromised by fake reviews, commissioned articles posing as independent news, and other online content optimized to fool AI. While AI can be helpful in building efficiencies into a research process, the results it produces should be fully vetted by an experienced human researcher – like those at Gryphon. Gryphon’s experienced team of knowledgeable investigators helps eliminate this risk by giving our clients the certainty that the information they are receiving is comprehensive and high quality.  Gryphon is the trusted partner that provides the deep, actionable intelligence necessary to assess and appropriately size risk. To learn more, contact Gryphon at [email protected].

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[H4] It’s Not Always the Smoking Gun: The Importance of Patterns of Behavior in Background Investigations

In the realm of business and investments, the allure of a promising opportunity can often overshadow the critical necessity of thorough due diligence. While many are vigilant in seeking out “smoking guns,” such as major scandals or legal disputes, the more insidious risks often lie in the patterns of behavior exhibited by the individuals or entities involved. These patterns — whether they manifest as repeated legal troubles, financial irresponsibility, or ethical lapses — can be indicative of deeper systemic issues that pose significant risks to prospective partnerships, investments, or business dealings. The Deceptive Allure of the Smoking Gun In background investigation processes, there is often a tendency to focus on singular, attention-grabbing red flags — the proverbial smoking guns. These could be large-scale frauds, regulatory violations, significant criminal activity, or high-profile lawsuits. The reality is that “stuff happens” in someone’s life and professional career, and a single issue, even if material in nature, may not be a deal killer if it was a one-off occurrence dating back in time, with proper remediation and a clean track record since. While such issues certainly warrant attention and scrutiny, relying solely on identifying these singular events can lead to overlooking broader, more pervasive problems. A more troubling scenario could be when a potential business partner has a history, including recent occurrences of career/education misrepresentations, excessive traffic violations, license suspensions, minor criminal infractions or a trail of breached contracts. These instances, when viewed in isolation, might seem manageable or unrelated to the core business at hand. However, when viewed as part of a larger pattern, they may point to a lack of reliability, responsibility, and ethical integrity. Understanding Patterns of Behavior Patterns of behavior encapsulate the consistent actions, decisions, and outcomes that define how an individual or entity operates over time and are likely predictive of how they will behave in an ongoing relationship in the future. These patterns often extend beyond legal and regulatory compliance to encompass financial management, ethical standards, integrity, and interpersonal relations. For instance: Someone with a history of recurrent financial troubles — frequent late payments, bad credit, or bankruptcy filings despite adequate resources — demonstrates a pattern of financial irresponsibility that can adversely affect business partnerships or investments. Individuals or entities embroiled in multiple legal disputes for breaching contracts, repeated citations or fines, and unethical business practices reveal a pattern of disregard for legal obligations and ethical boundaries. While each lawsuit or dispute may seem small in isolation, collectively they indicate a recurring pattern that poses legal, financial, and reputational risks and may be an indicator of future litigious or unethical behavior with an investor. The true essence of effective risk management lies in recognizing and understanding patterns of behavior. The Cumulative Impact The significance of patterns of behavior lies in their cumulative impact on business outcomes and relationships as well as being a reliable predictor of future behaviors. Unlike singular events that may be isolated or remediable, patterns are ingrained behaviors that influence decision-making, risk management, and overall business conduct. They can erode trust, disrupt operations, and undermine long-term viability. For example: A business executive with a history of ethical lapses — such as misrepresenting financial data or engaging in conflicts of interest — may jeopardize not only the company’s reputation but also its legal standing and investor confidence. An investment opportunity backed by individuals with repeated instances of regulatory non-compliance or governance failures presents systemic risks that go beyond immediate financial returns. Effective due diligence entails identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks associated with patterns of behavior. This process requires a comprehensive assessment that goes beyond surface-level checks…

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[IMG: A New Era Under Threat The Fight Over U.S. Beneficial Ownership Reforms Option A]

[H4] A New Era Under Threat: The Fight Over U.S. Beneficial Ownership Reforms

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For over 35 years, we’ve been a trusted partner to clients worldwide, uncovering information and evidence to help them navigate opportunities, solve problems, make confident investments, and mitigate risks.At Gryphon, our strength is in our diverse global teams of investigators, consultants, specialists, and analysts, all dedicated to providing powerful intelligence for informed decisions.Whether it’s due diligence, background checks, internal investigations, asset tracing, litigation support, or strategic risk advisory, we relentlessly uncover hard-to-find information and provide actionable insights.With 25+ in-house language capabilities and experts in the U.S. and U.K., we leverage global and local networks to deliver impactful results. Our success is measured by the satisfaction and success of our clients and teammates.
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[H2] Investigation Empowers Asset Manager to Seize Assets from Property Developer in Default on a Large Loan

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EngagementA Brazilian asset management client contracted Gryphon to investigate the assets of a prominent Brazilian real estate developer that had defaulted on a large loan to which the asset manager was a creditor.
InvestigationAn initial investigation and review of records in Brazil found that the developer was heavily in debt and appeared to have no assets against which to collect. However, a review of social media postings for the developer and his family uncovered a possible connection to a condominium unit located in New York.
Investigating further, Gryphon identified a web of corporations that the developer had established in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico which were actively involved in the purchase and sale of tens of millions of dollars’ worth of real estate.
ResultAfter presenting these findings to the civil court in Brazil, Gryphon’s client received authorization from the court to seize all of the developer’s known assets in the United States. The seized property was to be auctioned off in order to cover the amount of the unpaid loan and interest that had been unpaid for about two decades.

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[H2] Investigation in India Uncovers Fraud

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EngagementA Gryphon client with a significant investment in an electronics manufacturer in India suspected the Indian firm was fabricating local revenues. We conducted surveillance of the company’s purported sales center and discreet interviews with suppliers.
InvestigationGryphon’s on-the-ground field work at the company’s sales and expo center demonstrated that photos the company had provided in its reports were fabricated; in fact, its sales center was still under construction. Interviews with third-party suppliers and former staff revealed the company’s India-based revenues were far lower than it had been reporting.
ResultAs a result of our investigation, our client was able to bring a claim against the company.

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