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Broward County Bar Association Publishes Michael Buckner Article on Internal Investigation Policies

The Broward County Bar Association published “Lessons from College Sports Investigations: Internal Investigation Policies”, an article by Buckner president and shareholder Michael L. Buckner in the April 2016 issue of Barrister. Click here to read the article. Click here to read the April 2016 issue of the Barrister.

Buckner Releases the “NCAA Infractions Committees Review: Most Important Decisions from 2015” Webinar on YouTube

Buckner, an education and sports law firm, has posted its March 25, 2016, webinar, “NCAA Infractions Committees Review: Most Important Decisions from 2015” on the firm’s YouTube channel (click here to go to the webinar). The webinar provides guidance to university general counsel, athletics administrators and other higher-education professionals on the legal, administrative and compliance … Continue reading

“Strategies to Comply with the World Anti-Doping Code: Investigations” Webinar

Buckner attorney Michael L. Buckner will host an online event on how sports organizations can investigate alleged anti-doping violations. SUNRISE, Florida, September 16, 2015 – Michael L. Buckner, an attorney with Buckner, a global-focused sports and education law firm, will discuss how sports organizations can investigate alleged anti-doping code violations during the September 30, 2015, online … Continue reading

Buckner Opens Registration for Its “Advanced Investigation Interview Techniques” Webinar

Buckner, a global-focused sports and educational law firm, will conduct its next web-based course, “Advanced Investigation Interview Techniques,” on Friday, September 25, 2015, 12:00 noon ET (4:00 pm GMT; UTC -6 hours). Michael L. Buckner, an attorney with Buckner, will be the webinar presenter. Background This webinar will provide guidance to general counsel, investigators, compliance … Continue reading

Reminder: “Strategies to Comply with the World Anti-Doping Code: Intelligence Gathering” Webinar

Buckner, a global-focused sports and education law firm, issued a final reminder today of attorney Michael Buckner’s upcoming discussion on how sports organizations can develop an intelligence-gathering process to enhance anti-doping and drug-testing programs, which will occur during the July 22, 2015, online event, “Strategies to Comply with the World Anti-Doping Code: Intelligence Gathering.” According to a May … Continue reading

Michael Buckner Quoted in Washington Post Article on Austin Nichols-Memphis Transfer Dispute

Michael Buckner, Buckner attorney and shareholder, was quoted in a July 9, 2015, Washington Post article, “Lawyer may not help Austin Nichols’s transfer battle with Memphis”. The article, by Will Hobson, discussed the legal and administrative options for University of Memphis men’s basketball student-athlete Austin Nichols, who wants to transfer to, and play immediately for, … Continue reading

“Strategies to Comply with the World Anti-Doping Code: Intelligence Gathering” Webinar

Buckner attorney Michael L. Buckner to host an online event on how sports organizations can develop an intelligence-gathering operation to enhance anti-doping and drug-testing programs. SUNRISE, Florida, June 24, 2015 – Michael L. Buckner, an attorney with Buckner, a global-focused sports and education law firm, will discuss how sports organizations can develop an intelligence-gathering process … Continue reading

Buckner Announces Publication of Athletics Investigation Handbook (2015 Edition)

Buckner is pleased to announce the publication of Athletics Investigation Handbook (2015 Edition): A Guide for Institutions and Involved Parties During the NCAA Enforcement Process. The 2015 edition provides updated information reflecting the numerous procedural and structural changes in the NCAA enforcement process. Most importantly, the book contains the following chapters to help NCAA member … Continue reading

Buckner Releases New Issue of Higher-Ed and College Sports Best Practices Alert

Buckner, a global-focused higher-education and sports law firm, published the First Quarter 2015 issue of Higher-Ed and College Sports Best Practices Alert, an electronic newsletter featuring articles, columns and resources pertaining to higher-education and college sports issues. The issue contains the following pieces: New NCAA Enforcement Resource: Athletics Investigation Handbook (2015 Edition) Division I Column: What are … Continue reading

NCAA Issues Decision Against Syracuse University for Violations

The NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions released its decision in the Syracuse University enforcement case on March 6, 2015. The Committee on Infractions concluded “Syracuse University did not control and monitor its athletics programs, and its head men’s basketball coach failed to monitor his program” during a ten-year span. Further, the NCAA committee determined … Continue reading