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June 26, 2025 - It has been hard to miss the headlines in recent months involving a number of high-profile, high-net worth individuals taking senior positions in the federal government. There have ...

A unique type of conflict of interest may arise when members of an organization assist in the development of new federal programs or federal contract specifications, and that organization later ...

An illustration in a U.S. Government Accountability Office report on conflicts of interest in retirement advice explained revenue sharing. The watchdog interviewed officials at five agencies, spoke ...

At work, we face conflicts of interest all the time. Choosing the wrong path can sometimes lead to drastic consequences, such as lawsuits, fines, job loss — or, in the worst case, jail time. As an ...

The phrase is often lobbed around, but what does it really mean? Frank Brennan/iStock via Getty Images Plus Americans’ trust in government and politicians is at record lows. In a 2022 Pew Research ...

In celebration of the release of the 6th Edition of the Government Contracts Compliance Handbook, we are sharing six critical tips to help government contractors identify and avoid conflicts of ...

Conflicts of interest among board members and executives are sometimes unavoidable, but how organizations address them can significantly impact trust, governance and long-term performance. Without ...

The Brandeis University conflict of interest and conflict of commitment policy is intended to identify and address potential, apparent and actual conflicts of interest and conflicts of commitment. The ...

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A fiduciary is someone who manages money, assets, or property for a client or beneficiary. Passive income is money you earn with minimal regular effort. If a person or organization has incentives or ...

The University of North Georgia expects that all of its employees are committed to the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct. Part of maintaining an ethical culture is properly ...