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fromWIRED
20 hours ago

Senators Press Howard Lutnick's Former Investment Firm Over Tariff Conflict of Interest Concerns

Given that one of the purported architects of President Trump's tariff policy is Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, your father and the former Chairman and CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, LP, the firm's actions raise obvious conflict-of-interest and insider dealing concerns.
US politics
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Exclusive | Staten Island principal admits affair with younger teacher after helping her get tenure: probe

Principal Anthony Cosentino was involved in an affair with a younger teacher, resulting in divorce filings and investigations into conflict-of-interest violations.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Trump calls on CEO of tech firm Intel to resign over China investments

Donald Trump has called on Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan to resign, stating, "The CEO of INTEL is highly CONFLICTED and must resign, immediately." This remark triggered concern and stock volatility for Intel.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Bank of America juniors will be reassigned - but not fired - if they accept PE jobs

Bank of America is implementing a policy requiring junior bankers to disclose future job offers, addressing conflict-of-interest concerns while considering young bankers' ambitions.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Yolo County asks AG to join probe into deadly fireworks explosion over 'public perception of conflicts'

Yolo County officials request the state attorney general's involvement in investigating a fireworks explosion due to public concerns about conflicts of interest involving Sheriff's Office employees.
California
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Trump's World Liberty Financial crypto tokens approved for trading

Digital tokens issued by World Liberty Financial are now tradable, potentially increasing the value of holdings by Donald Trump's family.
fromThe Washington Post
4 weeks ago

NIH leader fired amid probe of contract used in attempt to hire spouse, officials say

A senior NIH leader was fired amid an investigation into steering a $3.3 million contract on autism and other topics to benefit his spouse.
US news
#san-mateo-county
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
California

Embattled San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus Denies Grand Jury Accusations at Court Appearance

fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

San Mateo County Sheriff Indicted By Civil Grand Jury on Counts of Retaliation and Conflict of Interest

fromsfist.com
1 month ago
California

Embattled San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus Denies Grand Jury Accusations at Court Appearance

fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

San Mateo County Sheriff Indicted By Civil Grand Jury on Counts of Retaliation and Conflict of Interest

US politics
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

NFLPA leaders backs director Howell amid reports

The NFL Players Association executive committee supports Executive Director Lloyd Howell Jr. and denies requesting his resignation amidst ongoing inquiries.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Wetzel: Why the NFLPA mess should matter to football fans

Lloyd Howell Jr., NFLPA executive director, earns $3.4 million but also holds a consulting job with a firm seeking NFL ownership, raising conflict of interest concerns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Labour MPs alarmed by rise in sponsored events arranged by party

Labour MPs are alarmed by corporate receptions arranged by the party, with concerns about conflicts of interest. Invitations are sent directly from the PLP office, raising ethical questions.
UK politics
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Collier denies Unrivaled, WNBA conflict of interest

Napheesa Collier defends against accusations of conflict of interest related to her role in the WNBA negotiations.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

How Donald Trump has profited worldwide from his presidency DW 07/05/2025

Trump's business deals raise ethical questions about the overlap between public duty and private interests.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Tech execs from companies chasing defense contracts are now Army officers. A watchdog is calling for an investigation.

Concerns have arisen over the potential conflicts of interest regarding tech executives who joined the Army Reserve while holding lucrative AI contracts with the Department of Defense.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Stephen Miller has a hefty financial stake in a key ICE contractor

"If he hasn't stepped over the line, he's just on the verge of it," Virginia Canter, counsel for ethics and anticorruption at Democracy Defenders Fund, told the Project on Government Oversight.
Marketing tech
#vaccines
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
SF politics

Member of RFK Jr's new vaccine panel withdraws over conflict of interest

Dr. Michael Ross withdrew from the CDC's advisory panel due to conflict of interest concerns.
fromeuronews
2 months ago
Public health

US health secretary ousts entire CDC vaccine advisory committee

Health Secretary Kennedy Jr. dismissed all members of a key CDC advisory panel on vaccines, raising concerns about public trust and safety.
Public health
fromeuronews
2 months ago

US health secretary ousts entire CDC vaccine advisory committee

Health Secretary Kennedy Jr. dismissed all members of a key CDC advisory panel on vaccines, raising concerns about public trust and safety.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Stephen Miller Owns Up to $250,000 in Palantir Stock, Report Finds

Palantir is developing a database of Americans' data for the Trump administration, highlighting potential conflicts of interest.
#ethics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
London politics

Ex-Meath Council chair Tommy Reilly in SIPO probe after rezoned lands linked to son rose in value from 500,000 to 4.2m

fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
London politics

Ex-Meath Council chair Tommy Reilly in SIPO probe after rezoned lands linked to son rose in value from 500,000 to 4.2m

European startups
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Homebuyer lawsuit against eXp dismissed on procedural grounds

Ammann claims conflict of interest violations against eXp, but the court dismissed his complaint due to improper service and lack of specific allegations.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Ex-Meath Council chair Tommy Reilly in SIPO probe after rezoned lands linked to son rose from 500,000 to 4.2m

Councillor Tommy Reilly is facing an inquiry for failing to declare a conflict of interest regarding lands in Liscarton.
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

As a DOGE Bro Sets Up Shop at Treasury, His Wife's Finances Invite Scrutiny

Corcos's appointment at Treasury raises serious conflict of interest concerns due to his family's undisclosed financial ties to healthcare and foreign entities.
#health-care
Marketing tech
fromPBS News
2 months ago

How Trump's pick for surgeon general profits from her online followers

Dr. Casey Means' promotion of health products raises questions about potential conflicts of interest in her role as the next U.S. surgeon general.
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Probe under way as Dail told consultants are creating private companies to divert public patients from waiting lists

Significant concerns arise over conflicts of interest in public healthcare and the misuse of public resources for private businesses.
#elon-musk
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Growth hacking

Elon Musk's DOGE team is using his Grok chatbot in federal government, raising alarms about conflict of interest

fromTruthout
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

This Musk Adviser and DOGE Employee May Be Violating Ethics Rules, Experts Say

US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Elon Musk's Doge conflicts of interest worth $2.37bn, Senate report says

Elon Musk faces significant legal exposure, estimated at $2.37 billion due to federal investigations and potential litigation.
Growth hacking
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Elon Musk's DOGE team is using his Grok chatbot in federal government, raising alarms about conflict of interest

Musk's AI chatbot Grok is being used in the U.S. federal government, raising privacy and conflict-of-interest concerns.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

How Silicon Valley's influence in Washington benefits the tech elite | TechCrunch

Elon Musk and other tech billionaires influence federal agencies, raising concerns about conflict of interest and ethics violations.
A significant number of appointments related to Musk and others have occurred under the Trump administration.
Privacy professionals
fromTruthout
3 months ago

This Musk Adviser and DOGE Employee May Be Violating Ethics Rules, Experts Say

Elon Musk's employee's dual role as a political adviser raises serious conflict-of-interest issues.
Ethics experts express concern over the impartiality of government employees involved with private interests.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Elon Musk's Doge conflicts of interest worth $2.37bn, Senate report says

Elon Musk faces significant legal exposure, estimated at $2.37 billion due to federal investigations and potential litigation.
fromPatently-O
2 months ago

The Ethics of When Lawyers Make Mistakes

Lawyers must understand different jurisdictional duties when admitting mistakes, as they can affect conflict-of-interest evaluations.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trump's Border Czar Consulted for Company Poised to Profit Off Immigration Crackdown

Tom Homan's consulting for GEO Group raises potential conflict of interest in his role overseeing immigration enforcement.
fromwww.twincities.com
2 months ago

Here's what a Texas oil executive from DOGE is doing inside the Interior Department

Texas oil executive Tyler Hassen, tasked with reorganizing the Interior Department, holds potential conflicts of interest due to his energy investments.
#trump
fromtime.com
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

An Orgy of Corruption': Trump to Attend Crypto Dinner With Mystery Guests Who Paid Over $1 Million For A Seat

Trump is hosting a dinner for high-spending crypto investors, raising ethical concerns regarding conflict of interest.
The event has been criticized by both Democrats and some Republicans as corrupt.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago
US politics

Trump defends controversial gift of jet from Qatar DW 05/12/2025

Trump defended plans to receive a luxury Boeing jet gift, which raises concerns about accepting gifts and potential conflicts of interest.
Cryptocurrency
fromtime.com
2 months ago

An Orgy of Corruption': Trump to Attend Crypto Dinner With Mystery Guests Who Paid Over $1 Million For A Seat

Trump is hosting a dinner for high-spending crypto investors, raising ethical concerns regarding conflict of interest.
The event has been criticized by both Democrats and some Republicans as corrupt.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Trump defends controversial gift of jet from Qatar DW 05/12/2025

Trump defended plans to receive a luxury Boeing jet gift, which raises concerns about accepting gifts and potential conflicts of interest.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Sheriff's deputy who allegedly used department employees for work at his home leaves job

Norfolk County sheriff's deputy Thomas Brady resigned amid allegations of soliciting free work from department plumbers, violating state ethics rules.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

DOJ's New Biglaw 'Conflict' Policy: A Masterclass in Retaliation Theater - Above the Law

The DOJ's new policy discourages law firms from challenging the administration by redefining 'conflict of interest' to include litigation against it.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Junk judge John McConnell is helping destroy democracy, just like Hannah Dugan

US District Judge John McConnell's involvement with a homeless services provider poses serious conflicts of interest regarding his recent ruling against the Trump administration's policies.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Bill de Blasio to pay NYC nearly $330K for misusing NYPD security detail during failed White House bid

Former Mayor Bill de Blasio has settled a historic $330,000 tab with NYC over the misuse of his NYPD security detail during his presidential bid.
NYC politics
fromCity & State NY
3 months ago

Don't expect more recusals on sanctuary city issues from Mayor Eric Adams

Mayor Adams will not recuse himself from sanctuary city-related decisions despite calls for transparency.
#judicial-ethics
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Redfin stockholder files suit over disclosures in Rocket deal

The lawsuit alleges that Redfin and Rocket misled shareholders about material facts related to their acquisition, particularly regarding a conflict of interest with Goldman Sachs.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

How Donald Trump Jr. is cashing in on his dad's presidency

At that point, 1789 was a microscopic player in the world of venture capital. It had raised less than $200 million, and it hadn't made many investments.
US politics
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Probe under way as Dail told consultants are creating private companies to funnel public patients

"It is an incredible situation and a major conflict of interest for anybody in a public role to be doing this in relation to their own businesses."
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Probe under way as Dail told consultants are creating private companies to avail of public patients

Major conflicts of interest arise when public health officials funnel resources into personal private businesses.
Business
fromEntrepreneur
3 months ago

Kohl's CEO Ashley Buchanan Fired After 4 Months: 'Conflicts' | Entrepreneur

Kohl's CEO Ashley Buchanan was fired due to undisclosed conflicts of interest in vendor transactions.
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Kohl's fires CEO after investigation finds conflicts of interest

Kohl's CEO Ashley Buchanan was terminated due to undisclosed conflicts of interest involving vendor transactions.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

If Starmer is willing to help Trump host a lucrative golf tournament, will he caddy for him too? | Marina Hyde

Starmer's government considering hosting the Open at Trump's Turnberry raises concerns over conflicts of interest and corruption.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

MPs should not do media work that monetises' their role, says government

The government supports proposals to restrict MPs from taking second jobs to preserve public trust and avoid conflicts of interest.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Former Ontario mayor dubbed 'Mr. X' banned from lobbying province for 2 years | CBC News

Integrity Commissioner J. David Wake's report emphasizes that Mr. Mutton's actions undermine transparency and public confidence, leading to a two-year lobbying ban.
Toronto startup
#judicial-recusal
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