Ohio Ethics Commission Executive Director Paul Nick shares the story of a mentor with a "helpful" multi-level marketing opportunity. But helpful for whom?

January 2026 Episode Transcript - MLM Mentor

Referenced and relevant materials

Public Servants and Outside Businesses Fact Sheet Chapter Advisory Opinion No. 96-004 (public service & outside employment)

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Raise a toast to ethics while you sip on these sobering stories of top-shelf bourbon and bottom-shelf behavior.

January 2026 Episode Transcript - Ethics on the Rocks

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Selling Goods and Services to Public Agencies Fact Sheet Chapter Advisory Opinion No. 90-005 (school district employees selling goods on “as needed” basis) Advisory Opinion No. 87-002 (public official selling property/services to own agency)

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If your New Year offers new career opportunities and an exit from public service don't forget your "auld" acquaintance the Ohio Ethics Commission! This bonus mini episode highlights revolving door restrictions.

Bonus Mini Episode - To Auld Acquaintances Transcript

Referenced and relevant materials

Revolving Door Law Fact Sheet Advisory Opinion 2011-03 - general overview of Revolving Door and Post-Employment restrictions Advisory Opinion 2012-04 - exception example

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