On May 4, 2012, Tristan Aird of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, published an article regarding Bishop Gorman High School’s failure to be included in the 2012 Sollenberger Classic. According to the article, Donald Campbell, Bishop Gorman’s special litigation counsel, has sent a public records request to the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association seeking “cellphone records, e-mails, … Continue reading
The Michael L. Buckner Law Firm released today the new edition of its electronic newsletter, High-School Sports Best Practices Alert. The issue contains the final entry in a two part series on creating a compliance program for interscholastic athletics departments. This issue (as well as previous editions) can be read and downloaded on the law firm website, http://www.michaelbucknerlaw.com/resources-highschool_sports.html.
The Michael L. Buckner Law Firm released today the new edition of its electronic newsletter, High-School Sports Best Practices Alert. The issue contains the first of a two part series on creating a compliance program for interscholastic athletics departments. This issue (as well as previous editions) can be read and downloaded on the law firm website, http://www.michaelbucknerlaw.com/resources-highschool_sports.html.
The Michael L. Buckner Law Firm released today the new edition of its electronic newsletter, High-School Sports Best Practices Alert. The issue completes a series on demonstrating administrative/institutional control over interscholastic atletics. This issue (as well as previous editions) can be read and downloaded on the law firm website, http://www.michaelbucknerlaw.com/resources-highschool_sports.html.
The Michael L. Buckner Law Firm provides a summary of ongoing enforcement, waiver and legal cases involving high-school/prep athletics. We call it “High-School Sports Potpourri”. Enjoy. Florida Legislature Debates Changes to FHSAA State Law The Miami Herald reported on the proposed revisions to state law concerning the Florida High School Athletic Association: “Changes to the Florida High School … Continue reading
Mike Strom, of the Times-Picayune, reported on February 2, 2012, that Helen Cox’s state-ranked girls basketball program is under investigation by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association in regard to the possible use on an ineligible player. LHSAA Executive Director Kenny Henderson confirmed the association is investigating Cox after receiving a report from another member … Continue reading
Justin P. Sievert, of-counsel to the Michael L. Buckner Law Firm, served published an article featured on the Access Athletes on February 4, 2012, regarding social media use by collegiate student-athletes. In the article, Sievert discusses five best practices high-profile athletes at all levels should consider when using social media. The full article can be viewed … Continue reading
On January 31, 2012, the Houston Chronicle published an article concerning the allowance of home-schooled children to play public high school varsity sports in the state of Virginia. The “Tebow Bill,” which was named after former home-schooled and current Denver Broncos quarterback, Tim Tebow, passed through the House Education Committee and is set for a vote in … Continue reading
On behalf of the Michael L. Buckner Law Firm, we wish you, your family and friends a great (and safe) Super Bowl Sunday! Let’s all hope it is a great game! Super Bowl Trivia: According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Super Bowl Sunday is the second-largest day for U.S. food consumption, after Thanksgiving Day.
Justin P. Sievert, of-counsel to the Michael L. Buckner Law Firm, served published an article featured on the Access Athletes on February 2, 2012, regarding the National Letter of Intent Program. In the article, Sievert discusses considerations prospective student-athletes need to take into account before signing a letter of intent with any NCAA member institution. The full … Continue reading
