conflict of interest
noun phrase
: a conflict between the private interests and the official responsibilities of a person in a position of trust
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In the Georgia case, a key legal question in the proceedings has been whether state law requires the disqualification of a district attorney only for an actual conflict of interest or merely just the appearance of impropriety.
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Sam Gringlas, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
Democrats have consistently raised conflict of interest concerns about Trump’s first term in the White House and say the issue will only be more pronounced in his second.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
This integrated structure introduces conflict of interest concerns: acting as a PBM and now a drug manufacturer, CVS Health’s PBM might influence which drugs are promoted and covered, potentially preferring Cordavis’ products over others.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The case against Trump and the remaining defendants is largely on hold as a pretrial appeal is underway regarding a ruling that allows Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue overseeing the case, despite defense claims of a conflict of interest.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Sam Gringlas, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
Democrats have consistently raised conflict of interest concerns about Trump’s first term in the White House and say the issue will only be more pronounced in his second.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
This integrated structure introduces conflict of interest concerns: acting as a PBM and now a drug manufacturer, CVS Health’s PBM might influence which drugs are promoted and covered, potentially preferring Cordavis’ products over others.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
The case against Trump and the remaining defendants is largely on hold as a pretrial appeal is underway regarding a ruling that allows Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue overseeing the case, despite defense claims of a conflict of interest.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Conflict of interest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conflict%20of%20interest. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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