This week the Michael L. Buckner Law Firm continues its weekly summary of the biggest news stories in NCAA compliance and enforcement. Below are the top stories for this past week. UNC receives postseason ban, scholarship reductions Takeaway: The COI determined UNC committed multiple violations, including academic fraud, impermissible agent benefits, ineligible participation and a failure to … Continue reading
This week the Michael L. Buckner Law Firm continues its weekly summary of the biggest news stories in NCAA compliance and enforcement. Below are the top stories for this past week. Clemson reviewing football players’ appearance on party flier Takeaway: The NCAA prohibits employing an athlete’s name or likeness to promote a commercial interest. ‘Athletic principles’ statement … Continue reading
The Michael L. Buckner Law Firm provides a summary of ongoing enforcement, reinstatement or waiver cases involving NCAA menber institutions. We call it “NCAA Enforcement Potpourri”. Enjoy. Nevin Shapiro and the University of Miami Case Former University of Miami booster Nevin Shapiro (currently in jail for his role in a $930 million Ponzi scheme) allegedly wrote in … Continue reading
According to an August 5, 2011, report by WRALSportsFan.com, the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill self-reported a secondary rules-violation involving a statement made by UNC Chancellor Dr. Holden Thorp during a media interview. In an August 4, 2011, interview with the News & Observer, Dr. Thorp was asked “about former head coach Butch Davis’ son … Continue reading
Michael L. Buckner, shareholder of the Michael L. Buckner Law Firm, was quoted in a July 27, 2011, article on ESPN.com concerning the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill’s termination of head football coach Butch Davis. The July 27 article, “Butch Davis fired by Tar Heels”, by Joe Schad and other reporters, covered the Davis termination … Continue reading
