Surveillance Objectives for Business Litigation
Surveillance is most useful when observable activity can answer a defined question. It cannot explain every motive, private conversation, or business relationship.
What a Surveillance Observation Can—and Cannot—Show
A photograph can establish that something was visible at a particular moment. It may not establish ownership, intent, the content of a conversation, or the meaning of a relationship.
Planning Multi-Day Surveillance Without Losing Focus
Several days of observation can reveal a pattern that a single visit would miss, but additional time should serve a clear question. Repeating an unproductive schedule without review can waste resources.
Documenting Public-Facing Business Activity
Signs, operating hours, customer traffic, and publicly visible activity can help clarify how a business presents itself and operates at a location. Each observation needs context.