The best course of action is to begin with transparency. Publicly identify potential conflicts and set clear protocols for a ...

The Brandeis University conflict of interest and conflict of commitment policy is intended to identify and address potential, apparent and actual conflicts of interest and conflicts of commitment. The ...

The purpose of this policy is to promote objectivity in research and educational activities by establishing standards and processes that provide a reasonable expectation that the design, conduct, and ...

Investigators must disclose their and their immediate family members significant obligations, significant financial interests, and sponsored travel that is related to their institutional ...

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We continue to hear about the impact of apparent or real conflicts of interest — whether in government, in business, or in other organizations. It is an issue of significant importance. Within an ...

The nation's leading medical journals have widely varying policies regarding the conflicts of interest they require authors to disclose, a MedPage Today survey found. Not only are the time periods for ...

In the wake of a controversy among trustees at Michigan State, the board voted unanimously Friday to overhaul its conflict of interest policy by including a list of gifts that cannot be accepted and ...

Following a recent Washington Supreme Court decision, plaintiffs’ attorneys in Washington are targeting a new type of class action claim against employers: alleged violations of Washington’s ...

Des Moines City Council members no longer have to abstain from voting on issues concerning programs and organizations to which they donate or serve on boards under a change to the city's conflict of ...

Des Moines City Council considers changing its conflict of interest policy, which would loosen restrictions on voting for council members. Supporters argue the changes provide clarity and encourage ...