Technically, Esty did not have a «legal» direct conflict of interest because he had ended his relationship with the companies that he had consulted for or the organizations in which he had played a significant role. (jonathanpelto.com)
The Lavazza arrangment was blessedly free of such direct conflicts of interest, notes one former Guggenheim museum employee — although it did initially focus on sponsoring shows featuring Italian artists. (artspace.com)
Joan Vollero, a spokesman for Mr. Vance, said the district attorney did not believe there is a direct conflict of interest that would make it impossible for his assistants to do their jobs. (nytimes.com)