EFTA00187118¶
Case Name: U.S. OPERATION LEAP YEAR¶
Matter #:¶
USAO#:¶
18 U.S.C. § 208 is a criminal conflict of interest statute that prohibits me from participating personally and substantially in an official capacity in any particular matter in which I have a financial interest or in which certain persons or¶
organizations whose interests are imputed to me have a financial interest if the particular matter will have a direct and predictable effect on that interest. This statute is in addition to any state bar professional conduct rules that may apply.¶
I understand that personal and substantial participation may encompass activities ranging from merely advising on strategy to signing pleadings or trying a case.¶
5 C.F.R. § 2635.502, the impartiality rules, prohibits me from participating in a specific party matter that I know is likely to affect the financial interests of a member of my household or in which someone with whom I have a covered relationship is or represents a party.¶
I understand that a particular matter includes both specific party matters, as well as more general matters that focus on an identifiable group (e.g., a policy determination that more resources will be spent pursuing institutions, individuals committing health care fraud).¶
I understand that financial interest is the potential for gain or loss as a result of governmental action and that such interests typically arise through ownership of stocks or sectored mutual funds, outside¶
I understand that I have a covered relationship with the following:¶
anyone with whom I have or seek a business, contractual, or financial relationship;¶
I understand that those interests imputed to me include those of my spouse, minor children, general partners, any organization in which I serve as officer, director, trustee, general partner or employee, and any person or organization with whom I am negotiating for or have any¶
I understand that a direct and predictable effect occurs when there is a close causal relationship between the matter and my financial interest or the financial interest held by someone whose interests are imputed to me. The effect may be positive or negative. The magnitude of the gain or loss is immaterial.¶
a relative with whom I have a close personal relationship;¶
anyone for whom my spouse, parent or dependent child serves or seeks to serve as an officer, director, trustee, general partner, agent, attorney, consultant, contractor, or employee;¶
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, this matter will not directly and predictably affect my financial interests or those interests imputed to me and my participation in this matter with not violate 18 U.S.C. § 208.¶
anyone for whom I worked in the last year as an officer, director, trustee, general partner, agent, attorney, consultant, contractor, or employee; and¶
an organization in which I am an active member.¶
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, this matter is not likely to affect the financial interest of a member of my household, and no one with whom I have a covered relationship is or represents a party in this matter. Therefore, my participation will not violate S.C.F.R. § 2635.502.¶
If you cannot certify to the above statement, do not take any action on the case and immediately contact your supervisor or your Ethics Advisor.¶
I acknowledge my ongoing responsibility to be aware of the potential for conflict or the appearance of a conflict and to disclose any financial or personal interest as described above that would become involved in or be affected by the matter as soon as it is known to me¶
If you cannot certify to the above statement, do not take any action on the case and immediately contact your supervisor or your Ethics Advisor.¶
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