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Posted By: warshawlaw

As far as the excuses of SCDA go, excuse me while I shun your service. A judge who owns 100 shares of stock in IBM removes himself from trying a case about IBM because of the "appearance of impropriety." Remember that phrase, it is the key here. I don't want people who sell stuff to authenticate their own stuff because it looks fishy even if it is on the level. IMHO the opinion of an "expert" on his own item is always suspect, regardless of whether it is right or wrong ultimately. That's why we avoid situations that appear improper. Nothing may be amiss but that doubt is always there.