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The Trump Family's Many Entanglements

Donald Trump's second term is leaning towards nepotism, creating new potential conflicts of interest and violating informal norms set by other presidents.

Elon Musk's budget-cutter-in-chief role for Trump is a 'dangerous combination' that risks creating conflicts of interest with his AI empire

Elon Musk's appointment to co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency raises significant concerns about conflicts of interest regarding his business ventures.

Blue States Will Not Be Safe in Our Corrupt, Clownish, Authoritarian Future

The Trump administration's focus on crony capitalism raises ethical concerns about influence and conflicts of interest in governance.

Trump's picks to reward top donors who helped him win, watchdogs say

Trump's administration prioritizes rewarding major donors, raising concerns about unprecedented conflicts of interest and ethical governance.

Trump Transition Team Insists Applicants' Conflicts of Interest Must Be Remedied'

The Trump-Vance transition team is emphasizing loyalty and conflict of interest rubrics in its job application process.

Elon Musk could get huge tax break working for Trump

Elon Musk's potential cabinet position could create immense conflicts of interest due to his extensive business dealings with the government.

The Trump Family's Many Entanglements

Donald Trump's second term is leaning towards nepotism, creating new potential conflicts of interest and violating informal norms set by other presidents.

Elon Musk's budget-cutter-in-chief role for Trump is a 'dangerous combination' that risks creating conflicts of interest with his AI empire

Elon Musk's appointment to co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency raises significant concerns about conflicts of interest regarding his business ventures.

Blue States Will Not Be Safe in Our Corrupt, Clownish, Authoritarian Future

The Trump administration's focus on crony capitalism raises ethical concerns about influence and conflicts of interest in governance.

Trump's picks to reward top donors who helped him win, watchdogs say

Trump's administration prioritizes rewarding major donors, raising concerns about unprecedented conflicts of interest and ethical governance.

Trump Transition Team Insists Applicants' Conflicts of Interest Must Be Remedied'

The Trump-Vance transition team is emphasizing loyalty and conflict of interest rubrics in its job application process.

Elon Musk could get huge tax break working for Trump

Elon Musk's potential cabinet position could create immense conflicts of interest due to his extensive business dealings with the government.
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Elon Musk's six major conflicts of interest with the federal government

Musk's conflicts of interest could jeopardize the integrity of government advisory roles.

What Trump Said About Elon Musk in his TIME Person of the Year Interview

Trump may veto spending bills that don't match proposed cuts.
Musk and Ramaswamy's plan may influence Congress significantly.

What Musk's Twitter takeover could tell us about a possible government appointment

If reelected, Trump aims to appoint Musk for a government audit, despite potential conflicts of interest.

Elon Musk's own businesses sit front and center as he says he and Trump have a 'mandate to delete' regulations with DOGE

Musk's multifaceted business interests create significant potential conflicts with government roles, a reality highlighted by experts like Ann Skeet.

Elon Musk's six major conflicts of interest with the federal government

Musk's conflicts of interest could jeopardize the integrity of government advisory roles.

What Trump Said About Elon Musk in his TIME Person of the Year Interview

Trump may veto spending bills that don't match proposed cuts.
Musk and Ramaswamy's plan may influence Congress significantly.

What Musk's Twitter takeover could tell us about a possible government appointment

If reelected, Trump aims to appoint Musk for a government audit, despite potential conflicts of interest.

Elon Musk's own businesses sit front and center as he says he and Trump have a 'mandate to delete' regulations with DOGE

Musk's multifaceted business interests create significant potential conflicts with government roles, a reality highlighted by experts like Ann Skeet.
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Two presidents, two sons, different standards of outrage

Republican silence on Trump Jr's board positions raises questions about selective outrage regarding conflicts of interest.
Hunter Biden's situation contrasts with Trump Jr's, highlighting double standards in political critiques.

Hunter Biden's Paintings: Not Quite the Refuge He Sought

Hunter Biden's art sales did not meet the initial high price expectations, with the top price received being $85,000.

Two presidents, two sons, different standards of outrage

Republican silence on Trump Jr's board positions raises questions about selective outrage regarding conflicts of interest.
Hunter Biden's situation contrasts with Trump Jr's, highlighting double standards in political critiques.

Hunter Biden's Paintings: Not Quite the Refuge He Sought

Hunter Biden's art sales did not meet the initial high price expectations, with the top price received being $85,000.
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GAO Report on Third-Party Funding in Patent Cases Indicates Stakeholders Favor Disclosure Requirements

The GAO report highlights growing concerns about third-party funding in patent litigation amid limited data.
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TV's Dr. Oz invested in businesses regulated by the agency Trump wants him to run

Mehmet Oz's nomination to run CMS raises concerns over potential conflicts of interest due to his significant investments in health care companies.

Trump's business has expanded since 2016 - and so have his potential conflicts

Trump aims to make the U.S. the 'crypto capital of the planet' while having financial stakes in the industry, raising ethical concerns.

Trump companies got millions from foreign governments, report says

Donald Trump's hotels and businesses accepted over $7.8m from foreign governments during his presidency, with China responsible for over $5.5m of those payments.
The report reveals potential violations of the US constitution by Trump in accepting these payments without permission from Congress.

Garcia Nukes Trump And Ivanka For 'Favors' From China in WH

Rep. Garcia criticized Trump and Ivanka profiting from China during their time in the White House, highlighting potential conflicts of interest and constitutional violations.

Donald Trump Rolls Out His New Cryptocurrency Business

Trump's new crypto venture raises ethical concerns just ahead of the elections.

TV's Dr. Oz invested in businesses regulated by agency Trump wants him to lead

Mehmet Oz's investments pose potential conflicts of interest for his nomination to run the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

TV's Dr. Oz invested in businesses regulated by the agency Trump wants him to run

Mehmet Oz's nomination to run CMS raises concerns over potential conflicts of interest due to his significant investments in health care companies.

Trump's business has expanded since 2016 - and so have his potential conflicts

Trump aims to make the U.S. the 'crypto capital of the planet' while having financial stakes in the industry, raising ethical concerns.

Trump companies got millions from foreign governments, report says

Donald Trump's hotels and businesses accepted over $7.8m from foreign governments during his presidency, with China responsible for over $5.5m of those payments.
The report reveals potential violations of the US constitution by Trump in accepting these payments without permission from Congress.

Garcia Nukes Trump And Ivanka For 'Favors' From China in WH

Rep. Garcia criticized Trump and Ivanka profiting from China during their time in the White House, highlighting potential conflicts of interest and constitutional violations.

Donald Trump Rolls Out His New Cryptocurrency Business

Trump's new crypto venture raises ethical concerns just ahead of the elections.

TV's Dr. Oz invested in businesses regulated by agency Trump wants him to lead

Mehmet Oz's investments pose potential conflicts of interest for his nomination to run the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
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Bond Guru Ken Leech Is Truly One In A Trillion

Ken Leech's trading practices at Western Asset Management involve selective allocation of successful trades to benefit his personal financial interests.
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What to Know About Trump Media Now That the Election Is Over

Trump Media's stock skyrocketed after Trump's election, raising ethical concerns about ownership and board composition amid low revenues.

Keir Starmer urged to sack extremism adviser over alleged conflicts of interest

Pressure is mounting on Labour to dismiss John Woodcock due to alleged conflicts of interest related to his role as adviser on extremism.

What to Know About Trump Media Now That the Election Is Over

Trump Media's stock skyrocketed after Trump's election, raising ethical concerns about ownership and board composition amid low revenues.

Keir Starmer urged to sack extremism adviser over alleged conflicts of interest

Pressure is mounting on Labour to dismiss John Woodcock due to alleged conflicts of interest related to his role as adviser on extremism.
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Trump's New Grift Is a Crypto Venture Called World Liberty Financial

Trump's World Liberty Financial crypto venture raises concerns over conflicts of interest and credibility issues.

Ethereum Researchers Relinquish EigenLayer Roles Over Conflict of Interest Concerns

Researchers resigned from EigenLayer due to controversy over perceived conflicts of interest within the Ethereum community.

Trump's New Grift Is a Crypto Venture Called World Liberty Financial

Trump's World Liberty Financial crypto venture raises concerns over conflicts of interest and credibility issues.

Ethereum Researchers Relinquish EigenLayer Roles Over Conflict of Interest Concerns

Researchers resigned from EigenLayer due to controversy over perceived conflicts of interest within the Ethereum community.
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Bezos Op-Ed Fails to Sway Critics After The Washington Post Drops POTUS Endorsement

Bezos's op-ed on The Washington Post's endorsement decision did not alleviate reader concerns about biases and conflicts of interest.

Report backing Labour's private school VAT policy written by minister's close friend

Labour's VAT proposal on private schools faces scrutiny due to a potential conflict of interest in the supporting report's authorship.

Ethics Experts Sound Alarm on North Dakota Governor Candidate's Oil and Gas Ties

Kelly Armstrong's deep ties to the oil industry could lead to significant conflicts of interest if elected North Dakota governor.

Celebrity lawyer Alex Spiro withdraws from Adams' sexual assault suit as he reps mayor in historic federal corruption case

Conflicts of interest prevent Alex Spiro from defending Eric Adams in a sexual assault lawsuit, as he already represents him in a federal corruption case.

RFK Jr. Allegedly Grabbed Nuzzi's Hand' During Hike Before Relationship With Reporter Started

Allegations of impropriety arose from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s digital relationship with journalist Olivia Nuzzi, leading to her leave from New York magazine.
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MPs could face stricter rules on paid media appearances

Growing scrutiny on MPs' paid media roles due to conflicts of interest and public trust issues.
The Commons leader emphasizes the urgency for higher ethical standards among MPs.

MPs back Labour plan to tighten outside job rules

MPs are facing stricter rules on outside jobs to avoid conflicts of interest and ensure focus on constituents.

MPs could face stricter rules on paid media appearances

Growing scrutiny on MPs' paid media roles due to conflicts of interest and public trust issues.
The Commons leader emphasizes the urgency for higher ethical standards among MPs.

MPs back Labour plan to tighten outside job rules

MPs are facing stricter rules on outside jobs to avoid conflicts of interest and ensure focus on constituents.
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Brady restricted on TV with Raiders role pending

Tom Brady faces unprecedented restrictions in his Fox broadcasting role due to his pending ownership of the Las Vegas Raiders.

Judge Who Overturned Huge Boeing Verdict Admits He Was Trading Boeing Stock at the Time

A judge overseeing a Boeing lawsuit sold Boeing stock without disclosure, raising concerns about conflicts of interest in the judiciary.

How JPMorgan's crackdown on private-equity recruiting could play out for junior bankers, PE firms, and more

JPMorgan issues warning to junior bankers about accepting future-dated jobs with private-equity firms, introducing new rules to manage conflicts of interest.

Abcarian: Supreme Court is out of control. Here's what it will take to rein it in

President Biden proposes reform for the U.S. Supreme Court, including term limits, an ethics code, and a constitutional amendment to reverse a controversial decision.
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Revealed: US officials are investing public funds in Israeli bonds in deals that raise ethics concerns

The article highlights how US states and municipalities are investing in Israeli bonds during times of conflict, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.

Supreme Court Justices Aren't The Only Ones Failing To Report Lavish Trips

Dozens of federal judges failed to disclose luxury travel, highlighting a lack of transparency and potential conflicts of interest.

Do you know who your legal recruiter is?

Top legal recruiters can earn millions annually.
Legal recruiting firms face challenges with ethical practices and conflicts of interest.

Revealed: US officials are investing public funds in Israeli bonds in deals that raise ethics concerns

The article highlights how US states and municipalities are investing in Israeli bonds during times of conflict, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.

Supreme Court Justices Aren't The Only Ones Failing To Report Lavish Trips

Dozens of federal judges failed to disclose luxury travel, highlighting a lack of transparency and potential conflicts of interest.

Do you know who your legal recruiter is?

Top legal recruiters can earn millions annually.
Legal recruiting firms face challenges with ethical practices and conflicts of interest.
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Breaking Down the Supreme Court's Ethics Rules as Justices Come Under Fire

The U.S. Supreme Court faces pressure to address conflicts of interest and ethical lapses, requiring more stringent policies.

Conflict of interest concerns raised over MEPs' second jobs

Some European parliament members earn more from second jobs than as EU lawmakers, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.

Chief Counsel at R.N.C. Pushed Out After Two Months on the Job

Republican National Committee's chief counsel, Charlie Spies, was removed after controversy over conflicts with other clients at his firm.

Probe Underway As FBI Examines Allegations Of Complimentary Upgrades For Mayor Eric Adams

FBI probing Mayor Eric Adams for free flight upgrades from Turkish Airlines
Investigation examining potential campaign finance corruption and influence on safety decisions

Trump appeals ruling letting Fani Willis stay on election interference case

Trump's legal team is seeking to overturn the decision allowing Fani Willis to prosecute the election interference case.
An appeal filed in Georgia's appellate court challenges the lack of clarity in precedent regarding forensic misconduct and conflicts of interest in the case.
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Mozilla's privacy service drops a provider with ties to people-search sites

The $240 billion data broker industry profits from selling private information.
Mozilla cut ties with a key provider of privacy protections, Onerep, due to conflicts of interest.
#transparency

California Lawmakers Claiming Fears of Political Violence Want to Hide Possible Conflicts of Interest

California lawmakers are advancing a bill to keep personal information and property ownership off the internet for safety reasons.
The bill proposes expanding redactions on publicly available versions of the statement of economic interest, but organizations advocating for transparency are objecting.

David Cameron under pressure to reveal where personal fortune is invested

David Cameron under pressure to reveal investment details
Calls for transparency to avoid conflicts of interest

Steve Barclay under scrutiny for failing to declare potential conflict of interest

Steve Barclay faced scrutiny for undeclared conflict of interest in opposing waste-to-energy plant in his constituency.
Barclay recused himself from the approval decision, raising questions of transparency and integrity.

California Lawmakers Claiming Fears of Political Violence Want to Hide Possible Conflicts of Interest

California lawmakers are advancing a bill to keep personal information and property ownership off the internet for safety reasons.
The bill proposes expanding redactions on publicly available versions of the statement of economic interest, but organizations advocating for transparency are objecting.

David Cameron under pressure to reveal where personal fortune is invested

David Cameron under pressure to reveal investment details
Calls for transparency to avoid conflicts of interest

Steve Barclay under scrutiny for failing to declare potential conflict of interest

Steve Barclay faced scrutiny for undeclared conflict of interest in opposing waste-to-energy plant in his constituency.
Barclay recused himself from the approval decision, raising questions of transparency and integrity.
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Miami city manager walks back data released Monday, noting 'anomalies' in search

Miami City Manager Art Noriega released inaccurate spending data related to his in-laws' furniture company.
There was a $211,000 discrepancy between the figures reported by news partner WLRN and the numbers released by Noriega.

Investment advisors accused of exaggerating AI capabilities

Delphia and Global Predictions settled with the SEC for exaggerating their use of AI in their investment offerings.
The SEC warned Delphia about misleading practices and found that Global Predictions could not produce proof of AI claims.

Court Reads DA Willis For Filth, But Lets Her Office Stay On The Trump Case

Judge rules Fulton DA can continue on Georgia election interference case
Appearance of conflict can undermine legal system's legitimacy

Do blind trusts for UK ministers really prevent conflicts of interest?

Rishi Sunak, David Cameron, and Jeremy Hunt are among 10 ministers who have declared the use of blind trusts to benefit from investment portfolios while in public office.
Cameron's use of a blind trust as foreign secretary is a departure from his previous policy of selling his investments.
The use of blind trusts raises concerns about conflicts of interest and lack of oversight.
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Move Along: How And Why Partners Switch Law Firms

The job market is favorable for job seekers, providing them with more viable options than ever before.
Law firm partners can switch firms and find new roles that meet their needs.
Legal recruiters can assist partners in presenting themselves in the best possible light and using social media to promote themselves.

State's Attorney Kim Foxx asked to investigate convictions tied to former CPD detective

Family members are calling for an investigation into alleged misconduct by a former Chicago Police detective and the overturning of wrongful convictions.
The detective, Sgt. Brian Forberg, has been accused of pressuring witnesses into false testimony.

Move Along: How And Why Partners Switch Law Firms

The job market is favorable for job seekers, providing them with more viable options than ever before.
Law firm partners can switch firms and find new roles that meet their needs.
Legal recruiters can assist partners in presenting themselves in the best possible light and using social media to promote themselves.

State's Attorney Kim Foxx asked to investigate convictions tied to former CPD detective

Family members are calling for an investigation into alleged misconduct by a former Chicago Police detective and the overturning of wrongful convictions.
The detective, Sgt. Brian Forberg, has been accused of pressuring witnesses into false testimony.
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The Conflict of Interest at the Heart of CA's AI Bill

A co-sponsor of California's AI safety bill, Dan Hendrycks, has potential conflicts of interest due to ties between his company Gray Swan and bill drafting.

Rudy Giuliani's bankruptcy case tossed out, judge says ex-NYC mayor was evasive with assets

Rudy Giuliani's Chapter 11 bankruptcy case was dismissed due to lack of financial transparency and concerns about potential conflicts of interest.

Police oversight board rebukes Boston police after officer who joined board was demoted

Demotion of Boston police officer due to POST Commission appointment sparks criticism and conflict.
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