conflict of interest
noun phrase
: a conflict between the private interests and the official responsibilities of a person in a position of trust
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However, the Miami-Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust concluded that Reinoso had not violated the ethical code or engaged in a conflict of interest.
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Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 7 June 2024
Typically, a judge’s recusal points to a conflict of interest or an inability to remain impartial.
—Jenna Barackman, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2024
Manager advice often satisfies a key element of the Business Judgment Rule (good faith, no conflict of interest, and reasonable diligence), protecting volunteers from personal liability.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2024
Lawyers for both sides will be back in court Friday to address the potential conflict of interest issues related to Spertus representing both Grossman and Teran.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
To avoid conflict of interest, the case was being prosecuted by Walworth County District Attorney Zeke Wiedenfeld.
—Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2024
Councilmember Curren Price, who represents part of South L.A., was charged by L.A. County prosecutors with embezzlement, perjury and conflict of interest in June last year.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
Another education code states that charter school administrators should comply with key state laws related to transparency and conflict of interest.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 14 May 2024
While that might seem like a conflict of interest, Moi says England’s experience as a manager only enhances his work as label CEO.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 9 May 2024
Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 7 June 2024
Typically, a judge’s recusal points to a conflict of interest or an inability to remain impartial.
—Jenna Barackman, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2024
Manager advice often satisfies a key element of the Business Judgment Rule (good faith, no conflict of interest, and reasonable diligence), protecting volunteers from personal liability.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2024
Lawyers for both sides will be back in court Friday to address the potential conflict of interest issues related to Spertus representing both Grossman and Teran.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
To avoid conflict of interest, the case was being prosecuted by Walworth County District Attorney Zeke Wiedenfeld.
—Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2024
Councilmember Curren Price, who represents part of South L.A., was charged by L.A. County prosecutors with embezzlement, perjury and conflict of interest in June last year.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
Another education code states that charter school administrators should comply with key state laws related to transparency and conflict of interest.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 14 May 2024
While that might seem like a conflict of interest, Moi says England’s experience as a manager only enhances his work as label CEO.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 9 May 2024
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