nepotism

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His promise of change resonated with an electorate that was angry at corruption, nepotism and elite rule.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

From flagrant noncompete bids to overextended “emergency” contracts and open markets of fraud and nepotism, the disarray of New York City’s social services harms everyone and benefits few.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

Still, Rahman's career has been dogged by allegations of nepotism and mismanagement.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

A 2025 state audit found additional violations of the state’s nepotism policy, along with $34,000 in credit card charges without receipts, including $11,000 spent on food without a clear business purpose.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

Oppenheimer had a nepotism rule, however; if Lillian and Elliot wanted to hire their son, they had to pay his salary for the first year, while others determined if he was worth paying at all.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis