Detecting and Deterring Conflicts of Interest

Relate basic aspects of conflicts of interest

Recognize reasons why people commit conflicts of interest, and recall common factors that hinder ethical decisions

Identify the legal elements of breach of fiduciary duty claims

Recognize common conflict scenarios

Recall and compare the different components needed to establish a program reasonably designed to prevent, detect, and remediate conflicts of interest

Ascertain the technical knowledge required to develop and perform conflict-of-interest risk assessments

Identify the essential components of a conflicts-of-interest policy

Identify the elements of an effective conflict-of-interest training program

Recognize the key aspects of gifts and entertainment guidelines

Determine which approaches to incorporate when conducting investigations of suspected conflicts of interest

Select appropriate procedures for collecting and handling evidence so that courts will accept it

Determine effective ways to coordinate and execute interviews in conflict-of-interest investigations

Identify and deal with challenges that often arise when addressing conflicts of interest across multiple cultures