Does Vote-buying Invalidate an Election?
Rabbi Yitzchak Grossman Question: Berel has a lifelong dream of being a fire chief. To attain his goal, he moved to a small town and ran for this office. To ensure his victory, he paid all the bochurim in a…
Can a Public Official Vote on a Matter That He Has a Financial Interest In?
Rabbi Yitzchak Grossman Question: Is a government official allowed to make decisions on matters which he has a personal financial interest in, or does he have to recuse himself from all such decisions? Answer: The Nodah B’Yehuda writes a comment…
If a Purchasing Agent Takes a Kickback, Does His Employer Have a Claim to That Money?
Rabbi Yitzchak Grossman Question: A purchasing manager took a kickback from a vendor without his employer’s knowledge. The employer found out about it and said that the money from the kickback should belong to him. Does he have a…