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        10/10/2008, Tishrei 11, 5769

      'All in the Family' for Political Parties


      Top lawyers for the Kadima and Labor political parties also represent major Israeli companies, a circumstance that makes them susceptible to charges of conflict of interest. Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, who is trying to form a government and become Prime Minister, has been called "Mrs. Clean" because of her corruption-clear record, but her party's attorneys represent some of Israel's richest businessmen, including Gadi Dankner and real estate tycoon Roni Yitzchaki.

       

      They already work for Channel 10 television, which is trying to convince the government to extend its franchise. Labor attorneys also represent some of the country's largest companies.