Writer on Cape slaying indicted on gun charges Aug 24, 2008
O'Keefe responded yesterday that he referred the gun case to the Plymouth district attorney's office, which presented evidence to a Barnstable grand jury, specifically to avoid a conflict of interest. "What they do with the case - you'll have to speak to them," O'Keefe said. (Boston Globe)
IHL, MUW concerned about effects of nursing program at EMCC-GT Aug 23, 2008
Randolph Davis wrote on Aug 21, 2008 2:26 PM:" The Golden Triangle contains two major state universities and two community college campuses. Would somebody please tell me again why the mayor of a Golden Triangle city is allowed to serve on the State College Board. Is this not a blatant conflict of interest? ". Post Your Comment. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Key Defendants in Court Corruption Case Seek Dismissals Aug 23, 2008
The lawyers also argue that federal prosecutors suffer from a "blatant conflict of interest" in the case and have attempted to make up the law "as they go along." ... A footnote promises that "this blatant conflict of interest will be addressed separately." Some 14 pages later, in another footnote, the motion identifies the prosecutor as Assistant U.S. Attorney Donald L. Johstono Jr., who applied to Gov. Sonny Perdue for Blitch's vacant seat ... Honest services fraud, as defined by the motion,... (Law.com)
6th Circuit Reinstates Suit Against Canadian Firm Aug 23, 2008
The trial judge dismissed the case, holding that CenTra had given implied consent to any conflict of interest in simultaneous representation. The court concluded that CenTra was aware that Gowlings previously had represented parties, including Windsor, directly adverse to the company. (Law.com)
Council votes again to limit mayors powers Aug 23, 2008
DelCamp also has challenged Murphy directly about the possible conflict of interest that Murphys role as both vice president and councilman could have. DelCamp said he had not served on any government boards. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Lonedell R-14 Sets District Tax Rate Aug 23, 2008
It also adopted Policy 0342, dealing with nepotism, conflict of interest and financial disclosure. During the meeting, the district hired Leslie Henson as a teacher for the 2008-09 school year. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Nursing Board dismisses complaint Aug 23, 2008
The letter also addressed a potential conflict of interest on the part of Kalanek, executive director of the board ... Upon further research, they learned of Kalanek's son's involvement in IDMetryx and thought it may be a conflict of interest. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
New UBC service aims to break September bus jam Aug 23, 2008
A Victoria law firm says it is investigating a possible conflict of interest involving one of its former lawyers and the controversial former police chief of the city. A U.S. army deserter who fled to Canada rather than fight in Iraq was sentenced to 15 months in prison Friday, his lawyer saId. (CBC.ca)
The boomerang train Aug 23, 2008
" Garnham says he will get no financial reward should the project go ahead. Despite this, his perceived conflict of interest is so widely known in government, but so unspoken, that he does not attend some of the key strategic meetings on the North West Metro - effectively limiting RailCorp's say in the future of Sydney rail. Over the past few years, some inside the Government bunker have noticed a shift in RailCorp's strategic planning. In June 2004, when the Government called for tenders on its... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Capitol Hill all a-Twitter about lawmakers' use of social sites Aug 23, 2008
"In my opinion, the ability to use the Internet, videos, instant messaging, etc., to reach constituents and make government more accessible outweighs the potential for conflict of interest in this case," Duff said. (Contact Trish Choate of the Wichita Falls Times Record News at choatet(at)shns. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Housing development gets go ahead Aug 23, 2008
The vote would have been unanimous, but council member Susan Dunek abstained, citing a conflict of interest. In granting Thomas Holliday permission to proceed, the Keokuk City Council went against the City Planning Commission's recommendation and requests by area neighbors to block the development. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Why options controversy matters -- and to whom Aug 23, 2008
It created a conflict of interest for the board of directors who were supposed to be protecting the interests of the stockholders but were at the same time telling the CEO, OK, we'll go back and change the date on your options. What if companies timed the awarding of options just before good news or right after bad news. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Limiting use of cell phones, vehicles still an issue for SCC Aug 23, 2008
Silva admitted that he had a conflict of interest on the issue - he has a cell phone and car with lights and a radio so he can respond to emergencies at all hours, he said. He urged the board to table the policy until it could get expert advice about the IRS regulation. (Nogales International, AZ)
11th Circuit: Firing Counsel Equals Waiving Right to One Aug 22, 2008
Land found there was no conflict of interest and gave Garey two choices: keep Huggins or represent yourself. Garey, who has been described by his current counsel as being paranoid schizophrenic and by the 11th Circuit as having paranoid personality disorder, said he would "involuntarily" act as his own lawyer. (Law.com)
Better deal for stock exchanges Aug 22, 2008
The ownership limit and a fit-and-proper criteria were put in place to ensure diversified ownership in SEs and to exclude investors whose ownership could entail conflict of interest. Such limits are in keeping with the trend in most markets as regulators are generally weary of giving any investor an undue influence in sensitive financial sector intermediaries. (India Times)
Rec commission cuts ties with Clarkeson Aug 22, 2008
Board member Budd Thorne, who recused himself from discussion due to his own concerns involving the appearance of possible conflict of interest, abstained from the vote. Clarkeson s termination took effect immediately, according to Jones. (Hingham Journal, MA)
CITY COUNCIL MESSAGE FROM AUG. 6 Aug 22, 2008
He also stated Mr. Murphy had a conflict of interest. Mr. Murphy stated that he had confided in the Mayor early on in his elected position of a sensitivity Mr. Murphys superiors had with him holding public office, Mr. Murphy claimed the real reason the Mayor claimed conflict of interest way to exploit that information and force Mr. Murphy into resigning his position as a council member. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
House District 4 race: Muñoz emphasizes her Juneau history, public involvement Aug 22, 2008
Mu;oz said she is opposed to a House rule that requires legislators to vote, even when they have a conflict of interest on an issue, meaning they could personally gain from the votes they cast. Mu;oz's last attempt at elective office was in 2002, when she ran for the state Senate but lost to Sen. (Juneau Empire)
Developer running Edgewater vision workshop questioned Aug 22, 2008
"I see a conflict of interest," Carlson said. "I will give them the benefit of the doubt, but I don't think the people need this company to tell them what they need.". (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Dissident senior gets a new hearing Aug 22, 2008
According to Girgenti, this violates coalition bylaws saying a member with a possible conflict of interest or connection to the housing authority is not eligible to serve on the board. Spencer, whom Girgenti repeatedly tried to silence, admitted doing some security work for his building, but said there was no conflict of interest. (New Britain Herald, CT)
LETTERS: NCT, Aug. 21, 2008 Aug 22, 2008
Conflict of interest comes to mind. Ignore her. (North County Times)
UPDATE: Iowa DCI to investigate complaint against Waterloo police chief Aug 22, 2008
The DCI was called in to avoid any apparent conflict of interest if local law enforcement agencies investigated the matter. No additional information is currently available. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Letters to the editor (Aug. 22) Aug 22, 2008
Perhaps conflict of interest is a problem. How many decision-makers own property within the proposed Downtown Urban Renewal District. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Are Oil Prices Rigged? Aug 22, 2008
Notice a conflict of interest. All an oil supplier would have to do to raise prices is buy up futures contracts. (Time.com)
N.C. to weigh alternative to Dukes Save-A-Watt Aug 22, 2008
N.C. WARN contends utilities have an inherent conflict of interest when they attempt to administer energy conservation and efficiency programs. Because the utilities rely on increased sales for higher profits, they undermine actual conservation programs, the filing states. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
CCDC probing projects involving 2 developers Aug 22, 2008
Also, CCDC will hire the Los Angeles-based Center for Governmental Studies to examine its conflict of interest and ethics procedures. First and foremost, the credibility of the organization is more important than any particular project, CCDC Chairman Fred Maas said, adding that the investigators will try to interview Graham. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Sequoia arraignment is put off Aug 21, 2008
The Attorney General's Office also ordered Berman to file a written waiver of conflict of interest because he is representing both Maffeo and Waiyaki, Arredondo said. "It is unusual to have one attorney representing two parties in a situation like this where they may have competing defenses," he said. (Fresno Bee)
U.N. Poverty Agency in $90 Million Spending Boondoggle Aug 21, 2008
The same document described the organization as afflicted with apparent conflict of interest at the top procurement levels, where the people charged with vetting the process for flaws were also members of the procurement staff ... Neither Ban s office nor UNDP replied to FOX News' questions about the possibilities for conflict of interest in this arrangement, and about the possible loss of centralized oversight over the U.N. in the process. (Fox News)
Uganda: MPs Ask for Explanation of Wakiso Deal Aug 21, 2008
The transaction has since been surrounded by controversy following revelations that the price paid was higher than that suggested by three independent valuation firms contracted by the NSSF, and that the Fund's board advised the minister to transfer his land to Mr Nzeyi in order to avoid an undefined conflict of interest. A member of the board said the transaction was approved under "political pressure". (allAfrica.com)
Route 262 study to go to public meeting September 2 Aug 21, 2008
Richard Fusco, who owns large portions of land on Route 262 had recused himself to avoid any conflict of interest. Former Chairman of the Planning g Commission Judy Wick, who spoke during public participation, stated she felt "more was going on that meets the eye" with the study. (Town Times, CT)
Councilwoman weighs in on manager's firing (142) Aug 21, 2008
Councilwoman McGoffin said the increases are not an issue, and in being the deciding vote to terminate Roush, she doesn't feel she has violated state conflict of interest laws ... "In other words, for a councilmember to have a conflict of interest under the law, he or she, or a family member would have to have a financial interest in the city manager's contract. Mere speculation regarding the individual's interest defines a contingent or remote interest, which is not covered by the conflict of... (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Olympic softball lacked swing vote Aug 21, 2008
He recused himself from voting in Singapore, citing a conflict of interest because his company stood to gain financially from softball if it stayed in the Olympics ... I had a conflict of interest, and the ethical rules were very clear. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
A City Council researcher violated states conflict of interest law Aug 21, 2008
A City Council researcher violated states conflict of interest law - Roslindale, MA - West Roxbury Transcript ... A City Council researcher violated states conflict of interest law ... A Boston City Council assistant research director violated the conflict of interest law when he tried to blackmail a valet service to pay for a scratch on his car. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Green light for power sale Aug 21, 2008
The Auditor-General turned overseas to avoid any conflict of interest that could arise from tapping local firms for help. The Auditor-General said the Government needed to establish a reserve price prior to each transaction, and should not proceed unless the reserve price is met. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
By withholding photos, Omega draws attention to ties with Phelps Aug 21, 2008
It is also one of Phelps's corporate sponsors, an arrangement that appears to be a conflict of interest. The most visible athlete at these Games is getting a paycheck from the same company whose equipment decides the outcome of Phelps's events. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Tax Commission to see changes Aug 21, 2008
Because Gentry once represented clients before the Tax Commission and serves on an Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants committee with Chigbrow and Grant, Howland believes Gentry has a bias against auditors and a conflict of interest. Howland won backing earlier this month when five other state tax auditors also urged Otter and lawmakers to undertake a new, more extensive review. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Councilwoman asked to refrain from Alden Terrace voting Aug 21, 2008
Zee cited a conflict of interest due to a previous business association Maggio had with Kaaterskill Associates, of which the councilwoman s husband, Ewald Schwarzenegger is one of two founders of the Cairo-based company ... In her letter, she stated that her husband was one of five Kaaterskill Associates owners and, in effect, that she had no conflict of interest. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
CCDC critics call for agency's disbanding Aug 21, 2008
But City Attorney Mike Aguirre has said she violated state conflict of interest law by influencing an agency development deal despite having private business dealings with the developer. SEDC President Carolyn Smith was fired, also last month, after the city discovered she had been giving herself and other workers bonuses. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Rec commission votes to dismiss director Aug 20, 2008
Board member Budd Thorne, who recused himself from discussion due a possible conflict of interest, abstained from the vote. Clarkeson, who read a lengthy statement into the record during the meeting, and her attorney Nancy Richards-Stower, were in attendance for the public session. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Criminal probe begun of L.A. city attorney Aug 20, 2008
The investigation is being run out of San Francisco because conflict of interest concerns might arise if the case were assigned to the U.S. attorney in Los Angeles, which sometimes works cases with the city attorney. City attorney's spokesman Nick Velasquez said Delgadillo knew nothing of an FBI investigation. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Council votes again to limit mayors powers Aug 20, 2008
DelCamp also has challenged Murphy directly about the possible conflict of interest that Murphys role as both vice president and councilman could have. DelCamp said he had not served on any government boards. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Council selects Zukowski as new council member Aug 20, 2008
Former Mayor Dan Hedrington resigned to avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest after taking a job with Short Elliott Hendrickson, a company that does much work for the city. Zukowski was voted in on a 4-1 vote, with Jack Covill against the appointment. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Pa. Auditor General calls for changes to PHEAA board Aug 20, 2008
Also, the board makeup you propose in your report forces the representatives of the various higher education sectors to vote directly on the state grant formulas and as a result would pose a serious conflict of interest for board members. Reader Comments. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Protests over appointment may leave Clinton Fire Dept. shorthanded Aug 20, 2008
Ballenger plans to ask the state attorney generals office about whether the nomination and vote were a conflict of interest for Milton, but city attorney Steve Myers said he was within his rights. Since Shawn isnt his dependant or a minor, he has the right to do that, Myers said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
MARTA action limited Aug 20, 2008
At its Aug. 18 meeting, the MARTA board did accept a conflict of interest code and a new plan for vacation time accrual for nonunion employees. In September, the board will consider the rate increase, route changes, holiday service and extending a line of credit with First Mountain Bank. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Documents Released In Ex-CCDC President Inquiry Aug 20, 2008
SAN DIEGO -- The Centre City Development Corp.'s internal investigation into allegations of conflict of interest has been suspended, 10News reported. The investigation was centered on recently departed president Nancy Graham. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Past Newell reports Aug 20, 2008
The civil engineer behind the $217 million Palm Beach Aggregates public rock-pit purchase faces disciplinary action from the state's engineering board for allegedly hiding a conflict of interest that netted him more than $2. 4 million. (The Palm Beach Post)
Indophil recommends Stanhill bid Aug 20, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. August 20, 2008 - 7:09PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Drug Makers' Push Leads to Cancer Vaccines' Fast Rise Aug 20, 2008
Both the C.D.C. and Dr. Michael Camilleri, chairman of the Mayo Clinic Conflict of Interest Review Board, speaking on Dr. Poland s behalf, said the payments complied with institutional requirements. To encourage vaccination on campus, Merck provided the American College Health Association with an unrestricted grant to train its officers to speak about the new vaccine and to create kits to discuss cervical cancer and promote the vaccine for college health services. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Prosecutor appointed in Stabler DUI case Aug 20, 2008
Snedeker said Monday he asked that his name be withdrawn because of a potential conflict of interest involving a court case. Mayor Charles Murphy said that three lawyers have backed out of acting as judge because of conflicts of interest. (AL.com)
CCDC drops Graham probe Aug 20, 2008
According to Aguirre, that means Graham had a conflict of interest she didn't reveal in March 2007, when CCDC's board chose Related's California subsidiary for a project at 7th & Market in downtown San Diego ... Aguirre also has said Graham violated the state conflict of interest code. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Back to drawing board?Teachers' contract will find opposition Aug 19, 2008
Raslowsky signed and sent Raia's letter to the commission - something Raia said through a representative is a part of Raslowsky's "job description" - and was also cleared of any conflict of interest. . (West New York Reporter, NJ)
CITY COUNCIL MESSAGE FROM AUG. 6 Aug 19, 2008
He also stated Mr. Murphy had a conflict of interest. Mr. Murphy stated that he had confided in the Mayor early on in his elected position of a sensitivity Mr. Murphys superiors had with him holding public office, Mr. Murphy claimed the real reason the Mayor claimed conflict of interest way to exploit that information and force Mr. Murphy into resigning his position as a council member. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Republican Ohio attorney general candidate Mike Crites wants a Corruption Commission Aug 19, 2008
County prosecutors sometimes do not have enough resources to investigate or might otherwise have a conflict of interest. And the state attorney general's office does not have authority to start such investigations without an invitation from local authorities. (Cleveland.com -- News)
Fire Brigade staff 'got gifts for work' Aug 19, 2008
During his second day of giving evidence, Mr Taylor on Tuesday said he had not read the NSW Fire Brigades code of conduct - that requires contractors to declare any conflict of interest. He said he thought there was nothing wrong with some of his activities. (The Age)
Researchers: Merck Vioxx study was for marketing Aug 19, 2008
Dr. Bruce Psaty, a University of Washington epidemiologist, said Hill and his colleagues had disclosed their conflict of interest in their report but that the ADVANTAGE trial wasn't transparent about its purpose. "I would think that at some level this is standard practice," he said of seeding studies, but they don't come to light except during the discovery phase of litigation. (International Herald Tribune)
Forum: Newspaper was unfair to Board of Education on ethics vote Aug 19, 2008
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No Limit to Greenspan's Once-In-A-Century Events Aug 19, 2008
Conflict of Interest. Last month, Greenspan showed up on with and , managing director at Pacific Investment Management Co. in Newport Beach, California. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Bayh's Obama Running-Mate Chances May Be Hurt by Wife's Board Memberships Aug 19, 2008
When you're vetting a vice president and his wife is on seven boards, that is a serious question of conflict of interest on a whole variety of issues,'' said , director of American University's in Washington. Evan Bayh has gone ``above and beyond what is required under Senate ethics rules'' to prevent possible conflicts, forbidding his staff to communicate with lobbyists for companies where his wife is a director, Bayh's spokesman said. (Bloomberg -- US)
Read more. . Aug 19, 2008
Koeser abstained from the vote due to a potential conflict of interest. The motion to accept the grant and radio purchases passed. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Blackbird, Nationwide hit snag in buyout talk Aug 19, 2008
He said Vernon Bricknell, the executive chairman of Nationwide, had resigned as a trustee of the trust because of a possible conflict of interest. Blackbird Aerospace has offered to issue vouchers to Nationwide ticket holders for the same value as the tickets they bought. (Business Report, South Africa)
Potential for Conflict Grows With Government's Use of Contractors Aug 18, 2008
"The government has basically never publicly reviewed whether the conflict of interests rules work. They don't.". Although the amount of money involved in the case was not large compared with other Justice probes, the department pursued the case for years because conflict of interest issues loomed large, a Justice official said ... "We maintain that our work for the NRC was free of even the potential for a conflict of interest," the company said. (Washington Post -- Technology)
Board needs a hard look at its dynamics Aug 18, 2008
Other examples of fiduciary duty breach include serving on a board but never showing up for meetings and hiding a conflict of interest to personally profit from a corporate action. While many nonprofits protect their board members with directors' insurance, this insurance doesn't protect against fraud, criminal acts and gross negligence. (Anchorage Daily News)
* Thai PM distances himself from trial-beset predecessor Aug 18, 2008
Samak, whose party won national elections last December, has been under pressure from almost daily street protests by the anti-Thaksin Peoples Alliance for Democracy (PAD) and himself faces several court cases involving alleged corruption, abuse of authority and conflict of interest ... The malfeasance and conflict of interest charges stem from Pojamans 2003 purchase of a plot of land in central Bangkok from a government agency when Thaksin was the countrys prime minister. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Argentine police raid Siemens offices Aug 18, 2008
Hengeler Mueller pinpointed a conflict of interest in the companys auditing office tasked with preventing corruption and protecting the group if corruption cases were revealed, the magazine said in its edition to be published today. Steps to improve the way the auditing office works also met with considerable opposition by management, it said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
