Articles related to "Conflicts Of Interest"

What does Wikipedia policy say about being paid to edit articles in the encyclopedia? This article in a nutshell: it's not forbidden, but make sure you follow the rules.

Medicine is governed by laws designed to prevent research abuses. Nevertheless, unethical experimentation continues on vulnerable populations such as the terminally ill.

The chief investigator in Major League Baseball's steroid investigation is an active member of the Boston Red Sox Board of Directors. Isn't that a conflict? Uh, Yeah.

New study indicates incentive marketing by pharmaceutical drug companies may have more impact on medical prescriptions by family nurse practitioners than most are aware.

The AMA (American Medical Association) has called for an investigation of retail clinics for possible conflict of interest.

Pundits have questioned whether Obama will be able to fulfill his campaign promise for health care reform. Tom Daschle may lay those questions to rest.

Knol: a unit of knowledge. It is also, according to Google, an authoritative article about a specific topic. Many observrs expert that it will become the next Wikipedia.

With most people spending on average 40-50 hours per week in the workplace, it is not surprising that many develop romantic relationships with their colleagues.

With more and more tenured professors lobbying for private-sector clients, Congress has taken a step toward tightening conflict of interest disclosure requirements.

Waitresses earn tips with good service and not rushing customers. Waitresses earn more tips by serving more people after the first customers leave.

This article takes a look at the potential pitfalls of internal employee misconduct investigations and when HR should punt to a third party investigator.

Connecticut's attorney general is questioned over the manner in which the Infectious Diseases Society of America promulgated its guidelines for treating Lyme disease.

Some baby spiders eat their mothers and second mates kill eggs of former mates. These behaviors carry severe penalties for the female while the babies and males benefit.

The Children's Environmental Exposure Research Study was intended to test pesticide exposure levels in children. Instead, it raised concerns about unethical research.

The National Research Act (1974) set forth ethical principles for research on human subjects. Three additional initiatives followed to put those principles into practice.

As a patient it is important to be aware of treatment options. Despite doctors' best efforts the pharmaceutical industry markets directly to them affecting prescriptions.

Although most motives associated with gifts to teachers are genuine, some gifts represent a potential conflict of interest and could derail a professional career.

Selecting an advertising agency to support a business can be fraught with problems. Here is a straightforward and effective way to approach and manage the process.

Problems with MMPA include separation of responsibility between two US government departments and the need to manage fisheries while protecting marine mammals.

When you donate to a non-profit, be sure to stay on the IRS's good side. Deducting donations that seem to primarily benefit the donor can look like tax evasion.

Wikipedia has no policy on paid editing, but when entrepreneur Gregory Kohs announced he would create articles for hire, he was banned, and the policy left unchanged.

The most interesting thing about Boston Red Sox director George Mitchell's report is the amount of Yankees names that appear, and the complete lack of Red Sox players.

The National Board of Review called Disney/Pixar's Ratatouille the best animated feature film of 2007. But who are these guys?

One of Wikipedia's core policies requires articles to be written from a neutral point of view, a concept that frustrates honest and dishonest business writers alike.

Mortgage managers in the finance industry are facing elimination because of the turmoil in the industry. Is there still a place for them?

Ex-chairman of the NASDAQ, Bernie Madoff, will face a gauntlet of photographers and attorneys soon. His day in court is approaching and a plea deal may be in the works.

An accord with Enron Corp creditors to pay $16M, settling claims it was negligent in auditing and advising the energy giant, starts Arthur Andersen LLP's final chapter.

The Liberals have launched complaints about the Conservatives novelty checks. The novelty checks, handed out for stimulus money, feature a large Conservative logo.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has named 18 new senators. Two: Patrick Brazeau, and Mike Duffy already face controversy.

A non profit's board of directors has several important responsibilities to fulfill. This article reviews basic non-profit board governance.

At a time when more Americans are losing jobs and consequently health insurance, CVS Caremark Corp. has announced the seasonal closure of 89 of its Minute Clinics.

One fundamental principle of adult education is keeping the learning active and interesting. Incorporating group activities into curriculum engages learners.

More students and their families need help covering the cost of tuition, making student loans an $85 billion industry.

This list ranks the World's top ten cities for Business.

The past few years has found the LA Times suffering to stay afloat, after multiple rounds of layoffs leave staff and readers baffled.

What do internal auditors do and why? Why is internal auditing needed?

There have been a lot of brutally bad baseball teams in major league history, but none were more pathetic than the 1899 Spiders.

The death in custody of Cameron Mulrunji Doomadgee in November 2004 was the beginning of a legal process that is still ongoing almost four years later.

Make the middle of the novel ramp up the tension and conflict and set the reader up for the exciting climax.

The diamond certificate should always be viewed before buying a diamond. It is essential for authenticity, and guarantees the characteristics of that particular stone.

Learn about the possibilities and pitfalls of buying a Spanish property. Practical guidelines and advice about the Valencia land grab law, as well as demolition orders.

In exchange for classroom equipment, high schools and middle schools show a news program called Channel One in their classrooms. It contains ads. Is this a good idea?

Influenza vaccination programs are designed to prevent death from the seasonal flu. Preventing H1N1 deaths sounds like a great reason for a swine flu shot.

The American feature film State of Play contracts or eliminates parts of the BBC mini-series, but also raises issues the English version could have addressed.

Learn how consultants help nonprofits, steps to creating a successful nonprofit project and tips for conducting a nonprofit consultant search.

New evidence points to the utility of statins for preventing heart attacks, but are we getting the golden cart in front of the horse?

Worried over job losses, employees two-time the boss and freelance during working hours. It's called daylighting and it's on the increase.

State of Play, the British miniseries that was remade into a Russell Crowe thriller, is a premiere example of what the BBC does best: great acting and sharp writing.

Paying someone more than his or her worth, known as an excess benefit transaction, can have nasty tax implications for non-profit organizations.

Can a good professional relationship lead to a strong personal relationship? And more importantly, is it a good idea to make friends at the office?