The school cultivated ties to justices, with generous pay and unusual perks. In turn, it gained prestige, donations and influence.
Category: Conflicts of Interest
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Not Just a D.J., Goldman C.E.O. Also Dabbles in Luxury Real Estate
David Solomon is an adviser to and part owner of a private real estate company that Goldman Sachs has sought to do business with.
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Sacklers Gave Millions to Institution That Advises on Opioid Policy
Even as the nation’s drug crisis mounted, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine continued to accept funds from some members of the Sackler family, including those involved with Purdue Pharma.
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As Fears of Banking Crisis Surged, Members of Congress Sold Bank Stocks
The flurry of transactions highlighted how members of Congress continue to buy and sell stocks in industries that intersect with their official duties.
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The Blurred Lines Between Goldman C.E.O.’s Day Job and His D.J. Gig
The New York Times – Business:David Solomon brushes off D.J.ing as a minor hobby that has little to do with his work at the bank, but his activities may pose potential conflicts of interest.
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Sullivan & Cromwell Law Firm Can Continue Advising FTX on Bankruptcy
The New York Times – Business:Sullivan & Cromwell was under attack for a potential conflict of interest tied to its work for the crypto exchange before the bankruptcy.
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Trump Tax Returns Undermine His Image as a Successful Entrepreneur
The New York Times – Business:The release of former President Donald J. Trump’s private tax documents by the House Ways and Means Committee shows heavy losses from his own ventures as he continued to cash in on inherited assets.
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Trump Tax Returns Released by House Democrats
The New York Times – Business:The publication of former President Donald J. Trump’s private tax documents comes amid questions about why the I.R.S. failed to fully audit him during his presidency.
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Amazon and E.U. Reach Deal to End Antitrust Investigation
The New York Times – Business:The online retail giant avoided a major fine but agreed to changes that have long been sought by merchants who depend on Amazon to reach customers.
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Release of Trump Tax Returns Could Herald New Era for Taxpayer Privacy
The New York Times – Business:Revealing private documents risks a tit for tat with Republicans set to retake control of the House of Representatives.
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Sam Bankman-Fried Blames ‘Huge Management Failures’ for FTX Collapse
The New York Times – Business:Mr. Bankman-Fried spoke at The New York Times’s DealBook conference, in his first public appearance since his crypto exchange imploded.
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How Alameda, FTX’s Sister Firm, Brought the Crypto Exchange Down
The New York Times – Business:Alameda Research was Sam Bankman-Fried’s first company. He built FTX partly to help Alameda’s trading business. Then things got out of control.