The governor has contended the state has a thorough process to make sure there are no perceived or real conflicts of interests regarding campaign contributions and the awarding of contracts. (newsday.com)
And by so doing, we agents, who have struggled to maintain a fragile sense of trust with writers, only deepen the chasm between our professional community and the artistic community we serve when we introduce more doubt into the relationship, and when we wave off real conflict of interest questions like they're unsolicited queries. (publishingperspectives.com)
With respect Ms. Kenny, with your background at the National Energy Board and your pro-pipeline and energy industry stance, you are in a real conflict of interest. (dogwoodbc.ca)