Foreign land sales - a lesson from history Aug 30, 2010
As it is,it is a clear conflict of interest with the job that they are paid for. 4 Likes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Manipulators hijacked GG's moves Aug 30, 2010
No Conflict of Interest For Governor-General On Shorten ... Last week questions were raised about whether Quentin Bryce should excuse herself from the Governor-General's role in the event of a hung parliament because of a conflict of interest ... Instances of conflict of interest are recurring ethical and legal issues in societies governed by the rule of law. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Medical Imaging Overused, Driving Up Costs Aug 30, 2010
Doing so is a conflict of interest, they wrote, and managing the practice would be beneficial. The practice of defensive medicine also contributes to the problem, as does patient demand for imaging studies that they've read or heard about. (ABC News)
Public passion for a republic is waning Aug 29, 2010
The great irony now is that others in the same corner would seek to undermine the efficacy of the office of the Governor-General by floating the absurd proposition that being the mother-in-law of the junior Labor frontbencher, factional convener and prime ministerial aspirant Bill Shorten, somehow represents a conflict of interest for Bryce. She was wise to confront the whispering campaign by taking quick legal advice. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Unions united against Mokoetle Aug 29, 2010
Mokoetle strongly objected to the involvement of Poke Maseremule, of Maseremule Inc, it creates a conflict of interest since he worked with the previous SABC board in a disciplinary hearing matter which resulted in protracted and acrimonious litigation to which the SABC lost. The SABC has been asked to clarify certain procedural and corporate governance issues that originated from Mokoetle's receipt of the letter. (Business Report, South Africa)
La Russa, Pujols to attend rally Aug 28, 2010
And observers quickly noted the possible conflict of interest. "Pujols has been very vocal against SB1070 and other civil rights issues," Roberto Lovato, co-founder of Presente. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Briefly: A goof, a miscue and a farce — Union-Tribune Editorial Board pv["p.a_3"] = "Union-Tribune Editorial Board"; Aug 28, 2010
But even if we side with college officials on many of the policy fights, we cant look the other way when it comes to an obvious conflict of interest issue involving Nicholas Alioto, the Chula Vista community colleges vice president for business and financial affairs. Alioto solicited contractors receiving college funds whose contracts he oversees to attend a fundraiser he held for two college board members people who are his bosses. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Dudley: Take back Oak Harbors $1 million Aug 28, 2010
Not only were most downtown business owners against the plan, but he even went so far as to suggest that a fellow City Council member may have a conflict of interest. Bob Severns, great guy, voted for the one-way, Dudley said. (Enumclaw Courier Herald, WA)
Governor-General not hindered by son-in-law Aug 28, 2010
Ms Bryce had sought advice on whether her daughter Chloe's marriage to Mr Shorten created a conflict of interest after last week's election resulted in a hung parliament. Ms Bryce has ''reserve powers'' to appoint a prime minister and wished to acquit herself of any perception of bias. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Antarctic cold snap kills millions of aquatic animals in the Amazon... Aug 28, 2010
PEER REVIEW: The act of banding together a group of like-minded academics with a funding conflict of interest, for the purpose of squeezing out any research voices that threaten the multi-million dollar government grant gravy train. SETTLED SCIENCE: Betrayal of the scientific method for politics or money or both. (The Drudge Report)
Concession clears way for Australia truce talks Aug 27, 2010
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. " Whether the independents chose to go public with the information was a "matter for them", but Gillard said she thought they should be able to "freely and publicly report" on the basis for their decisions. "I believe every Australian should have access to those costings. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Changes made at senior center Aug 27, 2010
Due to some conflict of interest and legal matters, the western swing band that played here every Wednesday night is now being hosted and playing at the Payette Senior Center. We still have our local band The Swingin Four playing every Friday night with old and new songs and music to swing to or waltz to. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Cochran: Some sure things for '10 Aug 27, 2010
Well, I won't actually be betting, both because it is a conflict of interest and I have no money. Three teams from Region 8-AA South will make the playoffs. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Legislators to help DeKalb schools with accreditation Aug 27, 2010
The questions center around hiring practices, training, conflict of interest, nepotism, procurement policies, the superintendent search and other areas. Based on those responses, SACS will determine if there are questions about whether DeKalb schools meet the standards for accreditation and whether it is necessary to warrant a full-scale investigation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Regional groups voice concerns over uranium study committee Aug 26, 2010
According to the National Research Council, committee members are required to complete background information and conflict of interest disclosure forms, and are screened for conflict of interest throughout the life of the study. In addition, a committee is not finally approved until a thorough "balance and conflict of interest discussion" is held at its first meeting, and any issues raised in that discussion or by the public are investigated and addressed ... The committee's conflict of interest... (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Encinitas Mayor Addresses Appliance Controversy Aug 26, 2010
Cardiff resident Jerry Peters told 10News, "This is something that is a real conflict of interest. Appliances for junk rentals cost more than he paid.". Encinitas Resident Andrew Audet said the mayor took the gifts from an individual who had business before the council. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Turf War Stalls Texas Legislatures 2003 Mental Health Reform Effort Aug 26, 2010
The law, she says, aimed to break the MHMRs' stranglehold on mental retardation and mental health services and to eliminate a basic conflict of interest: They controlled the money, assessed the patients and provided the services. The nature of competition is that they are going to assign themselves as many clients as they can. (KWTX.com, TX)
U-T letters: Watchdog kudos, student scores and more — Union-Tribune, Aug 26, 2010
Even if Dalagers so-called purchase was legal, a man in his position should disdain any action that has even the slightest scent of conflict of interest. And this one stinks. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Shumlin claims victory in Democratic primary Aug 26, 2010
Markowitz says she will stay out of the count to avoid a conflict of interest. Racine is not ruling out the possibility of asking for a recount when the numbers come in. (WCAX.com, VT)
Master in Prudential Fraud Case Lowers His Fees as Plaintiffs Seek His Ouster Aug 26, 2010
But the next day she following plaintiffs' assertions that she had a conflict of interest. Advertisement. (Law.com)
PSU insurers agree not to undercut each other Aug 26, 2010
One of the key terms in the tender is that the applicants have to disclose any conflict of interest and ways of mitigating the risk due to the same while submitting their expression of interest. A possible conflict of interest could include competing health/non-life/life insurance ventures in India as also plans to set up a competing venture in such businesses over the course of the partnership. (India Times)
Obama Appointee under Ethics Cloud Aug 26, 2010
That Becker has only recused himself from one case is an obvious conflict of interest, says Patrick Semmens, the foundation s director of legal information. This was an unprecedented pick, Semmens said. (Human Events Online)
Stanford school tale reflects state-law conflict Aug 26, 2010
Financial results of the abrupt closure of the low-performing -- but improving -- three-year-old charter school underline the conflict of interest inherent in state charter school laws ... De La Vega did not comment directly on a potential conflict of interest in having the school district decide the fate of the charter school. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Yet another victim in a war without reason Aug 26, 2010
Why the hand-wringing about what to do if the Governor-General needs to step down over a conflict of interest ... If we had stuck with the tradition of governors-general coming from the ranks of the junior royals or British nobility, this "conflict of interest" issue would never have arisen. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
LaHarpe approves conflict of interest exception for housing grant recipient Aug 25, 2010
The LaHarpe city council approved a resolution asking for a conflict of interest exception from Housing and Urban Development to allow Betty Parrish to receive funds from a low-income housing rehabilitation grant. Parrish is a sister of city clerk Lucretia McPeak. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Reading Kwabena Amedeka Adjei Without Context and Substance Aug 25, 2010
Besides, in the Sallah Case there was a flagrant conflict of interest between the presiding judge and the plaintive that is often conveniently overlooked by Busia critics. It is, thus, clearly the foregoing observation that makes Dr. Amedeka Adjeis death threat to the judiciary akin to falsely shouting Fire. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Eskom may struggle to find Kusile partner Aug 25, 2010
Isn't it a gross conflict of interest to award a tender to this company. So not only will an investor be in bed with Eksdom, you will have the ANC breathing down your neck to make sure they get their share of the ill-gotten gains. (Business Report, South Africa)
City wants landfill lawsuit thrown out Aug 25, 2010
Resident alleges conflict of interest ... Mt. Pleasant resident Fred Gillham filed a lawsuit in April requesting a judge rule the city commission s rezoning vote null and void based on the premise that Mayor Richard Hendrix and Commissioner Maury Colvett Sr. had a conflict of interest ... The lawsuit filed by Gillham states Colvett failed to disclose a conflict of interest before voting on a request to rezone 95 acres of land behind the Maury Regional Airport. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Alfredo Aiello, 82; never forgot native Italy despite his success Aug 24, 2010
For Alfredo Aiello, being a businessman and a family man was never a conflict of interest. Even when he was at work, his family was all there, said his daughter, Rosanna of Braintree. (Boston Globe)
Click to play video Aug 24, 2010
G-G may have conflict of interest. Please wait while we detect your connection speed. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Why are we still waiting? Aug 24, 2010
Governor-General Quentin Bryce has sought legal advice on whether her family link to Labor powerbroker Bill Shorten creates a conflict of interest. The Pulse. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
East Palo Alto school test results soar -- too late Aug 24, 2010
Stipek said there's a "totally built-in conflict of interest" in having a local school district be the sponsoring agency of a charter school. Because of students returning from the closed Stanford school, the Ravenswood district begins the school year with greater enrollment -- and thus more state funding -- than it had last year. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
G-G seeks advice over possible conflict of interest in family link Aug 24, 2010
G-G may have conflict of interest ... " Mr Shorten, the parliamentary secretary for disabilities and children's services, was previously married to Deborah, the daughter of the former federal Liberal MP Julian Beale. A spokeswoman for the Chief Justice, Robert French, said yesterday that neither he nor other High Court judges would advise the Governor-General in case the matter ended up before them in court. Under the ''reserve powers'' of the governor-general, Ms Bryce has the power to appoint... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Where to from here? Aug 24, 2010
Then we see the sleazy dog-whistlers of the opposition making imputations about " perceptions of conflict of interest" about Governor-General Bryce's integrity ... BillR - August 23, 2010, 10:23AM says Then we see the sleazy dog-whistlers of the opposition making imputations about " perceptions of conflict of interest" about Governor-General Bryce's integrity. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Gettysburg casino plan touches off another battle Aug 24, 2010
Critics have suggested the association s support for the plan is a result of contributions and support from casino developer David LeVan, but in an interview with the Pariot-News of Harrisburg, Synnamon denied any conflict of interest. The supervisors of Cumberland Township, where the casino would be located, support the plan. (Boston Globe)
Few places to turn for profit-hungry big four Aug 24, 2010
With the commission head, Graeme Samuel, ruling himself out to avoid a potential conflict of interest, the deputy commissioners would be mindful that an ALP treasurer would be more likely to disallow further banking concentration and that a Coalition treasurer would be sniffing the breeze from the independents. Join the conversation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
More debate on the big questions will benefit all Aug 23, 2010
Conflict of interest for Gov-General ... I cast no aspersion on our well-regarded GG in raising this as an issue, but suggest that in many other arenas of life, a similar position would be viewed as having a potential conflict of interest. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
College VP raised money from contractors he oversees Aug 22, 2010
When the person who is vetting all of the bids and the vendors here on campus is throwing a fundraiser and inviting them to support the candidates who will be voting on those bids, I find it a huge conflict of interest. . (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Matter of trust not one for closed eyes Aug 21, 2010
WITHIN a month of Graeme Samuel's appointment as chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission in May 2003, a potential conflict of interest with his family's large stake in Austexx Pty Ltd was raised in Federal Parliament ... Mr Samuel advised that he considered this course of action necessary to remove any perception of a conflict of interest arising from current issues concerning his family's investment in the DFO shopping centre chain,'' the commission said on Wednesday ...... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Analysis: Zuma's challenges Aug 21, 2010
" Mr Bond says that inequality levels have worsened since the end of apartheid, with statistics showing that "South Africa is now the most unequal country in the world". But he says the Zuma government will battle to meet its promises because "technically South Africa is moving into a recession" and has been cited in the Economist magazine as the most risky emerging market. One of the most pressing matters in the new president's in-tray will be what to do about Trevor Manuel, who has served as... (BBC News -- Africa)
DeKalb rescinds termination of probation contract Aug 21, 2010
The county s letter was dated three days after the AJC reported that the termination violated state law and appeared to be a conflict of interest. Everything remains as if it never happened, JCS president Jarrett Gorlin told the AJC on Friday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Error message: how a great challenge evaporated Aug 21, 2010
I can well understand Graeme Samuel concluding a conflict of interest might be perceived if the negotiations about DFO's financial problems proceeded while he remained in his position at the competition watchdog (''The trust and faith that blindsided Samuel'', August 18). What I do not understand is why a conflict of interest did not exist from the moment he made such a huge investment in the company. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Oakland's fight over funds mires jobs effort Aug 21, 2010
Particularly troublesome, state officials say, is that the Private Industry Council is in charge of making sure money is wisely spent but also spending some of it - an inherent conflict of interest. In 2008, the state wrote that Oakland was at "significant risk with its ability to protect the integrity of its funds" because it didn't have a good way to hold the Private Industry Council accountable. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Ramon Felix doesnt want to lose track of current council projects Aug 21, 2010
Felix said he wanted to assure voters that there was no conflict of interest and stressed that at the time the fundraiser was set up, his daughter wasn t going to be on the UA flag team. He explained that the team later asked her to rejoin, and she did. (Nogales International, AZ)
AMP waiting in the wings for AXA AP Aug 20, 2010
Before he stood aside from the commission s decision-making process on Wednesday to remove any perception of a conflict of interest given his investment in the troubled DFO retail group and NAB s role as a lender to DFO, ACCC chairman Graeme Samuel had made it clear that competition concerns would not be answered by the sale of North. The buyer needs to be able to integrate the platform, and deliver its potential to provide serious competition in the investment platform sector, which handles... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Six vie for three board seats Aug 19, 2010
Hopeful wrote on Aug 13, 2010 3:29 PM:" I hope Hoyack and Lopez lose. As for the third seat I hope Molina wins. Ortega may be a fine man but his plate is full at the county and we don't need any more conflict of interest problems. District money comes largely from county property taxes. I can already imagine all the potential problems. Lets start fresh with three new members. I wish Hoyack and Lopez would just step down and do what is right. They already have cost us a lot of money and... (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
AMP stock slumps on outlook news Aug 19, 2010
Mr Dunn said he understood ACCC chairman Graeme Samuel s decision to remove himself from the AXA APH takeover deliberations on the grounds of the possibility of a perceived conflict of interest. Mr Samuel demonstrated integrity all the way through the process to date, Mr Dunn said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Walpole to use outside help to fill police post Aug 19, 2010
Mackenzie has said an opinion from the state Ethics Commission says she has no conflict of interest because the deputy chief would not be supervising her husband ... Both said they strongly believe Mackenzie has a conflict of interest by participating in the police hiring process. (Boston Globe)
Rita Mashak seeks second term Aug 18, 2010
She said the board needs clear guidelines on issues like what constitutes a conflict of interest ... Reno accused them of having a conflict of interest, arguing that as funeral home directors, Mashak and Johnson have a financial interest in the cemeterys operations ... Afterward, the board asked cemetery attorney Greg Goddard to draft a policy on what constitutes a conflict of interest. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Bad publicity is good publicity Aug 18, 2010
The other three knock Garino around lobbing vague charges about conflict of interest, making murky accusations that he somehow voted against the Boys and Girls Club, and suggesting he voted to restructure the fire department for the benefit of just four administrators. Lest we forget, Garino does not individually control the council and cannot be held solely to blame for any measure that would have required a majority vote to pass. (Nogales International, AZ)
Eric Johnston Samuel's dramatic move to avoid unhappy ending Aug 18, 2010
This left the ACCC 00004000 chairman with little option but to step aside to remove any perception of a conflict of interest. So far, there has been no question concerning Samuel's integrity in dealing with this takeover. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
The trust and faith that blindsided Samuel Aug 18, 2010
So why did Samuel pour his money in a venture that could subject him to a conflict of interest. When it comes to the ACCC, there is no end of potential conflicts. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Cycling: Union chief questions validity of U.S. probe Aug 18, 2010
The donation has raised questions of a conflict of interest. McQuaid argued that many of the allegations being probed by U.S. authorities occurred long before the UCI introduced the existing tough deterrents. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
- Health review proceeds despite protest Aug 18, 2010
Green Party spokesperson Pan Han-shen (n), meanwhile, questioned the integrity of the experts in yesterdays meeting, saying that two of the professors composing the health risk report should withdraw from the meeting because of conflict of interest. They are from the Chinese Medical University, and the universitys chairman is the board director at AU Optronics, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Water prices could quadruple due to mine pollution Aug 17, 2010
"We are mining sensitive areas where there is a conflict of interest between mining, agricultural production and the quality of water. We need to move away from this urgently," Pretorius said. The farming community had been complaining that it was carrying the costs of water pollution because water fetched from rivers contained heavy metals that accumulated in produce. (Business Report, South Africa)
- Allied Waste-related campaign contributions cause some to question Imperial County Supervisors’ vote 0 Aug 17, 2010
Some have said they feel there is a conflict of interest in voting on the landfill, as campaign contributions came from sources with possible interest in the landfill. Awin Management, a branch of Allied Waste Industries, has donated to supervisor candidates in the past, including candidate Geoff Dale and current Supervisor Gary Wyatt. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Moore rejects conflict of interest over Barangaroo Aug 17, 2010
Cr Moore strongly denied the conflict of interest, saying her position on the board enabled her to lobby for improvements to the Barangaroo development on the city's behalf ... Cr Harris circulated legal advice to councillors yesterday that the lord mayor should absent herself from the vote on his proposal due to conflict of interest ... Cr Moore's office rejected this, saying that no conflict of interest existed and therefore it was not necessary for her to absent herself from the meeting. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Halperin’s Disgrace Aug 17, 2010
Given his potential conflict of interest over access and a history of not putting civility, or his country, first in political debate, it's impossible to see Halperin as having any credibility at all on the Ground Zero mosque issue. The imploring nature of his whine causes one to wonder if Halperin won't be reduced to hysterical crying into his keyboard in the fall, assuming Obama and the Democrats take the whipping Halperin all but concedes they will. (Human Events Online)
Deep Brain Stimulation Studied for Alzheimer's Aug 17, 2010
Lozano also reported a potential conflict of interest, which is that he holds intellectual property in the field of deep brain stimulation (DBS). SOURCES: Andres M. Lozano, M.D., Ph. (MEDLINEplus)
Pitts: Straight to the point on judging others Aug 16, 2010
You don't ask him to recuse himself unless something he has said or done suggests a conflict of interest. Walker's critics judge him biased not because of something he's said or done, but because of something he supposedly "is.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
2 fired over DeKalb school books Aug 16, 2010
In addition to the personnel moves, Tyson is proposing the school board establish a conflict of interest policy that would prohibit school district employees from selling goods or services to the district. District officials said those punished include. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Commercial connection: Medical office building values depend on rents Aug 16, 2010
Due to this inherent conflict of interest between partners in split equity medical practices, the buildings often get sold at whatever rental terms happen to be in place at the time of sale - which is not always optimal to achieve the highest price if the lease term is less than five years remaining. Historically, disputes over their medical building equity and lease terms are the number one cause of doctors splitting up to start their own medical practices. (The News-Press -- Business)
COMMENT: Netting The Superbug Aug 16, 2010
It is also noteworthy that several authors of the report have declared conflict of interest. Thus, an exaggerated reaction is uncalled for. (India Times, India)
How mutual fund industry is coping with tough time Aug 16, 2010
Isnt there a kind of conflict of interest. The interesting part of Kotak Group is that we are the only company with presence in all spheres of financial services. (India Times)
'Probe Nyanda contract' Aug 16, 2010
No conflict of interest. "There was 'no evidence' that General Nyanda 'was directly involved in securing the contract, although by its own admission, the GDTRW did take into consideration his background in the security sector in the award of some of the contracts'. There was therefore no conflict of interest or violation of the Executive Members' Ethics Act," Bloom said, quoting from the protector's report. (iAfrica.com)
