Two researchers with ties to beer and liquor companies have been named to a panel that will review the health evidence on alcohol consumption.
Category: Conflicts of Interest
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Justice Clarence Thomas’s $267,230 RV and the Friend Who Financed It
The vehicle is a key part of the justice’s just-folks persona. It’s also a luxury motor coach that was funded by someone else’s money.
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Alito’s Reply in a Rival Publication Surprises ProPublica
The Wall Street Journal made the unusual decision to let Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. pre-empt ProPublica’s article about him in its opinion pages.
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San Francisco Fed Ties to S.V.B. Chief Attracts Scrutiny to Century-Old Setup
As Greg Becker, the former C.E.O. of Silicon Valley Bank, prepares to testify before Congress, boards that oversee regional Federal Reserve branches are in the spotlight.
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Sam Bankman-Fried, in First Detailed Defense, Seeks to Dismiss Charges
The FTX founder, who has been charged with fraud, said the crypto exchange and its law firm had been acting against him and offering only the most incriminating evidence to prosecutors.
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How Scalia Law School Became a Key Friend of the Supreme Court
The school cultivated ties to justices, with generous pay and unusual perks. In turn, it gained prestige, donations and influence.
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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.