Sentences with phrase «regarding conflicts of interest»

It neither bans dual agency representation nor addresses the substantive law regarding conflicts of interest.

In arriving at this rule, the Court leaned on the notion that strict rules regarding conflicts of interest were necessary to ensure that the public maintained confidence in the legal system.

Also, I would note: if these duties (of loyalty / fiduciary to clients and to other persons or the public at large) come into conflict, a lawyer's rules of professional conduct will require following the relevant rules regarding conflicts of interest.

Regarding conflicts of interest, we have an internal conflict checking system to ensure that we do not undertake work that would present a potential conflict of interest with another client.»

f. Would you favor adoption of a Supreme Court Rule which would require the Board of Governors and the Supreme Court to conduct annual administrative review of the Bar Counsel's Office, regarding conflicts of interest, reasons for excessive delays, reasons for dismissal of all complaints, review claims of excessive prosecution, review workloads, and investigate other administrative issues related to the Bar Counsel's office?

Defended Am Law 100 law firms against legal malpractice claims regarding conflicts of interest, licensing, tax advice, and business dissolution.

A federal audit this year noted that Michigan's charter - school law doesn't include rules regarding conflicts of interest, among other issues.

It will also help head off some whispers regarding a conflict of interest of an individual owning the league as well as its best team.

No, we just expect the IPCC to live up to its stated goals regarding conflict of interests and the use of peer reviewed literature.

Although ABA Model Rules provide for rules regarding conflict of interests, it will be difficult to make foreign lawyers accountable under the U S law.

In the notice FHFA indicated that they would limit specific forced - placed practices due to concerns regarding conflict of interest between parties to the insurance agreement.

Not exact matches

Or, more accurately, he is facing accusations that he violated the relevant legislation regarding how conflicts of interest ought to be handled by municipal councils.

The exemption requires disclosure of material conflicts of interest and basic information relating to those conflicts and the advisory relationship (Sections II and III), contract disclosures, contracts and written policies and procedures (Section II), pre-transaction (or point of sale) disclosures (Section III (a)-RRB-, web - based disclosures (Section III (b)-RRB-, documentation regarding recommendations restricted to proprietary products or products that generate third party payments (Section (IV), notice to the Department of a Financial Institution's intent to rely on the PTE, and maintenance of records necessary to prove that the conditions of the PTE have been met (Section V).

Investors and securities markets continue to benefit from common - sense reforms enacted in the wake of the financial crisis, including policies that increase transparency regarding the activity of advisers to private funds, enhance systemic stability, minimize conflicts of interests, and hold bad - actors accountable.

The CNGC has reviewed the independence of Pay Governance in light of new SEC rules and NYSE Listed Company Rules regarding compensation consultant independence and has affirmatively concluded that Pay Governance is independent from Walmart and has no conflicts of interest relating to its engagement by the CNGC.

The CNGC annually reviews the independence of Pay Governance in light of SEC rules and NYSE Listed Company Rules regarding compensation consultant independence and has affirmatively concluded that Pay Governance is independent from Walmart and has no conflicts of interest relating to its engagement by the CNGC.

Disney might have to divest a cable channel or two (the company's power over distributors would be even stronger; basically the opposite of the some of the concerns that halted the Comcast acquisition of Time Warner), and potentially be limited in its ability to make operational decisions about Hulu (Disney would have a controlling stake after the merger; Comcast was similarly restricted after acquiring NBC Universal, but there the concern was more about Comcast's conflict of interest with regards to its cable TV business competing with Hulu).

The proposed rule is expected to require brokers to provide advice that puts the clients» interests first while also requiring up front disclosures regarding fees, services, and conflicts of interest.

The SEC charged that the investment adviser and its principals failed to disclose conflicts of interest to clients and made statements to investors that omitted material information regarding consulting payments to an affiliate and incentive payments to certain adviser employees from a private equity portfolio company.

These responsibilities include: (i) fostering processes that allow the Board to function independently of management and encouraging open and effective communication between the Board and management of the Company; (ii) providing input to the Chairman on behalf of the independent Directors with respect to Board agendas; (iii) presiding at all meetings of the Board at which the Chairman is not present, as well as regularly scheduled executive sessions of independent Directors; (iv) in the case of a conflict of interest involving a Director, if appropriate, asking the conflicted Director to leave the room during discussion concerning such matter and, if appropriate, asking such Director to recuse him or herself from voting on the relevant matter; (v) communicating with the Chairman and the CEO, as appropriate, regarding meetings of the independent Directors and resources and information necessary for the Board to effectively carry out its duties and responsibilities; (vi) serving as liaison between the Chairman and the independent Directors; (vii) being available to Directors who have concerns that can not be addressed through the Chairman; (viii) having the authority to call meetings of the independent Directors; and (ix) performing other functions as may reasonably be requested by the Board or the Chairman.

In this myth the Paraiyars, firstly, presented as being a helpful community; they are even willing to suffer persecution in the service of protecting a refugee.28 Secondly, this remythologised version of the emergence of the goddess reinforces the notion that the Paraiyars are the recipients of undeserved violence; they are caught within the various subtle conflicts of the caste community and they are affected because of it spilling over onto the Dáevas.29 What is most interesting in this regard is the association of this victimization with symbolic figures of Women.

Sorry, but when you hold your own book in higher regard than the book that defines Christianity, that's a pretty big conflict of interest.

He emphasized the active, integrating self (rather than the frail, victimized ego); held to a «soft» (rather than a «hard») determinism; had a strong interest in future, goal - directed strivings (rather than origins); emphasized the organism as a whole centered in the self (rather than a conflict view of personality); regarded the striving for worth and power (rather than sexual striving) as the central dynamic in mental health and illness; emphasized the possibilities for continuing change in the later years (rather than regarding the early years as utterly decisive)(2) It is clear from these motifs in Adler's thought that his vision of human beings was positive and growth - centered.

It claims some missteps (Samuel's push for price signalling bans on banking chiefs and his readiness to accept «the wholesale monopoly» of the NBN), highlights some controversy (including the claims of conflict of interest regarding the DFO and the ACCC's pursuit of Richard Pratt) but concludes that overall «Mr Samuel's energy and focus have resulted in an expansion of the size and the powers of the ACCC, which has also developed a clearer pro-market approach than it had under his predecessor, Alan Fels»

There are conflicting reports regarding the level of interest of both sides, but the Falcons appear to be another team who could be a good fit for Johnson.

World Health Assembly resolution 49.15 expresses «Member states should ensure that the financial support for professionals working in infant and young child health does not create conflicts of interest, especially with regards to the WHO / UNICEF Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative.»

(2) to ensure that the financial support for professionals working in infant and young child health does not create conflicts of interest, especially with regard to the WHO / UNICEF Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative;

Legal precedent and conflicting philosophies regarding joint custody notwithstanding, the ultimate determination still rests upon the best interests of the child.

The decision - making Core Group was responsible for determining the gaps and recommendations for the WBTi report and its member organisations had to be free from conflict of interest with regard to funding from the formula, baby food, bottle and teat industries.

In addition, we have obvious conflicts of interest with regard to government advisors and their connections to certain payday loan companies, not to mention the connections that government ministers have to private health organisations and other vultures, waiting in the wings to take the profitable parts of our NHS, which the government is hell bent on selling off.

The State Assembly has passed legislation that would strip taxpayer - funded pensions from public officers convicted of corruption, as well as a resolution aimed at preventing conflicts of interest with regard to legislators» outside income.

In February, Common Cause of New York filed a complaint with the Campaign Finance Board and the city Conflicts of Interest Board regarding CF1NY.

Certainly the Labour Party hopes so, launching an onslaught of backbench questions regarding the PM's adviser and his «devastating conflict of interest» with the ditched plain cigarette packaging policy.

The commission was very clear on the issue with regards to the Finance Minister as been a former shareholder, beneficiary of several companies in the securities market and more importantly a former director to some of these companies and his interest to see these institutions attain a certain growth within that sector has the Potential to Conflict with the interest of the State.This revelations by the commission is very serious with its potential risk alerted is enormous to affect the securities sector of the country.

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.

Under New Paltz town law, alternate members only participate if a regular member has a conflict of interest regarding a specific application.

These relationships between oncology and industry are increasing, and concerns exist regarding the extent to which financial conflicts of interest (FCOIs) can influence medical decisions and physician behavior.1, 2 Thus, there is a pressing need to better understand the effects of FCOIs on both practicing oncologists and academic researchers.

I do not believe that I have a conflict of interest with regard to this work.»

Furthermore, Awardee institutions must adhere to DHHS guidelines regarding financial conflict of interest, research misconduct and the use of animals in research.

Speaking of Almodovar, it would seem his presence could cause a significant conflict of interest regarding Lucrecia Martel's Zama, a film he produced.

Denver Teacher Elected to School Board Resigning Her Position to Comply with Conflict - of - Interest policy (Chalkbeat) Martin West quoted regarding the necessity for politicians to explain rationale for positions on policy.

But weaknesses in many charter laws regarding authorizing and the animus of traditional districts toward charters have created a problem - plagued authorizing environment where 90 percent of today's thousand plus authorizers are the very districts that charters compete with for students — an inherent conflict of interest.

Beer also said she is «aware» there may be questions regarding potential conflicts of interest with her role.

According to legislative staff, the newly constituted board would still be subject to the State Government Ethics Act, requiring transparency of advisory board members with regard to conflicts of interest.

Secretary Duncan needs to head this off now, by admitting that he and his team have potential conflicts of interests with regard to their roles in grant making, recognizing that those conflicts are widely perceived by potential grantees, and explaining how grant decisions will be insulated from interference by the department's political appointees.

Regarding the holdings, I actually don't publish individual companies on the blog due to a work related conflict of interest.

This compensation constitutes a conflict of interest as to our ability to remain objective in our communication regarding the profiled company.

These policies and procedures are designed to ensure that disclosure of information regarding the funds» portfolio securities is in the best interests of fund shareholders, and include procedures to address conflicts between the interests of the funds» shareholders, on the one hand, and those of the funds» investment adviser, principal underwriter or any affiliated person of a fund, its investment adviser or its principal underwriter, on the other.

Little tidbits of story regarding the world of Portia can be found if you look for them, and there are interesting side stories, such as the conflict between the Church and the Scientific Research Center.

Our conflict of interest policy is long but clear: We do not publish reviews regarding an artist with whom the writer has a close personal relationship; the work of an artist, gallery, or institution with whom the writer has a current or previous financial relationship or internship; any gallery that represents his / her work; any gallery institutionally related to the organization employing the writer; or a colleague in the institution employing the writer.