LATEST NEWS

• On January 15, 2010 Alan Goldberger presented "Legal Issues in Lacrosse Officiating" at the US Lacrosse National Convention Men's Officials Council. This program was part of the Champion Speaker Series featured at the US Lacrosse National Convention in Baltimore, Maryland

• On October 20, 2009, Alan Goldberger presented "Officiating Safely - the IAABO Way" to the Camden District Board of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials, Inc. in Lindenwold, New Jersey.

• On October 6, 2009, Alan Goldberger Presented: "Officiating Safely: Managing Your Exposure to Liability Before, During, and After the Game" to the Bergen County Soccer Officials Association in Saddle Brook, New Jersey.

• On September 12, 2009 Alan Goldberger presented "The IAABO Interpreter's Legal Inventory" at the Annual Fall Interpreters' Conference of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials, Inc. (IAABO), in Cleveland, Ohio. Alan is Parliamentarian and legal counsel to the Association.

• On August 15, 2009 A.M. Best Co. has released an Insurance Law Podcast, featuring Alan Goldberger discussing the impact of sports law on the insurance industry. The Podcast series examines timely insurance issues from an attorney's point of view. A number of sports law cases wre reviewed, including a recently decided case involving a football coach permanently disabled after colliding with a referee. In that case, Alan Goldberger represented the National Association of Sports Officials who appeared as Amicus Curiae.

• On July 27, 2009 Alan Goldberger presented "Officiating to a Legal Standard" at the 26th Annual Sports Officiating Summit of the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) at the Marriott Star Pass Resort in Tucson, Arizona. Following that short presentation Alan presided at the popular program, "Hot Topics: Current Legal Issues" featuring Lowell T. Gratigny, Senior Vice President, Litigation, of American Specially Insurance Services and Donald C. Collins, Commissioner of Athletics for the California Interscholastic Federation, San Francisco Section. The Summit was held in cooperation with the National Federation of State High School Associations. In attendance were leaders of state high school officiating programs, local association officers, supervisors and coordinators, assigners, conference administrators and sports officials at all levels.

• On April 10, 2009 Alan Goldberger filed a Brief of Amicus Curiae with the Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio, Texas on behalf of the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO). NASO's brief was submitted in support of five football officials who were sued as a result of a collision between a wing official and an assistant coach during a high school football game in Texas. The Court ultimately affirmed the decision of the trial court dismissing all claims aganst the officials. To read the complete story and the brief, click [here].

• On April 25, 2009 Alan Goldberger presented "Legal Points of Emphasis" at the Annual Meeting of International Association of Approved Basketball Officials, Inc. (IAABO), in Orlando, Florida. Alan is Parliamentarian and legal counsel to the Association.

• On April 1, 2009 Alan Goldberger presented "Water: A Legal Parable" at the National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) in Tampa, Florida. The presentation was part of "Legal Quadrivium XVIII," sponsored by the Legal Issues Committee of the National Association for Girls & Women in Sports. Alan is Chair of the Legal Issues Committee

• Alan Goldberger is the 2009 recipient of the Distinguished Service Award of The American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation (AAPAR) Risk Management Council. The award recognizes individuals and organizations outside the safety education profession making an outstanding and significant contribution to safety education . The award was presented at the National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) in Tampa, Florida.

• On March 7, 2009 Alan Goldberger was a guest on Fox News Channel's "Fox & Friends" to discuss new legislation proposed in the State of Rhode Island concerning a government council to oversee youth sports in the state.

• On January 17, 2009 Alan Goldberger was the keynote speaker at the 2009 US Lacrosse National Convention Men's Officials Council Program in Baltimore, Maryland. Later that day, Alan addressed the US Lacrosse Women's Officials Council on "Officiating Safely: Legal Issues in Lacrosse Umpiring."

• "SPORTS OFFICIATING: A LEGAL GUIDE 2ND EDITION" IS NOW AVAILABLE! Referee Books announces the publication of the all-new authoritative guide for referees and umpires, "Sports Officiating: a Legal Guide 2nd Edition," by Alan Goldberger. Contemporary officiating practice must be guided by the legal realities officials are confronted with when they take to the floor, field, diamond or pitch. This book is the definitive exposition of these new realities. Legal rights and responsibilities of game officials and officiating associations are featured. The "Guide" includes specific coverage of 10 sports: baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, track and field, volleyball and wrestling. For more information, click [here]

• "SPORTS OFFICIATING: A LEGAL GUIDE 2nd Edition" was the topic of "Publisher’s Memo" by Barry Mano in the May 2008 issue of Referee Magazine. To read "Publisher’s Memo" click [here].

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  ALAN GOLDBERGER SEMINARS AND APPEARANCES

• January, 2009. Congratulations to former Goldberger & Goldberger associate CHRISTINE KORMANIK. Christine is a contributing author of West Group's comprehensive legal treatise, California Business Law Deskbook, 2008-2009 ed. Christine is currently Senior Counsel to the Orange County Office of Allen, Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP.

• On December 20, 2008 Alan Goldberger discussed "SPORTS OFFICIATING: A LEGAL GUIDE 2nd Edition" and the legal climate of officiating with Pennsylvania State Senator and Attorney Bob Rovner on Bob's radio program "Bob Rovner Talks to the Stars" on WWDB Radio, in Philadelphia.

• On November 13, 2008 Alan Goldberger conducted a Liability Workshop for the Coaching and Physical Education staffs at the North Brunswick Township Public Schools in New Jersey, entitled "Risk Management and Liability for Coaches and Physical Education Teachers."

• On November 8, 2008, ALAN GOLDBERGER was a featured speaker at the IAABO Phil Fox Memorial Clinic in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania. "Officiating Safely the IAABO Way: A 5-Point Plan" was sponsored by the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials Charitable & Educational Foundation, Inc. The program included IAABO President Felix Addeo and IAABO Executive Director Tom Lopes.

• On September 12, 2008 ALAN GOLDBERGER presented "Legal Issues for IAABO Interpreters 2009" at the Annual Fall Seminar of International Association of Approved Basketball Officials, Inc. (IAABO), at the Annual Fall Seminar in Eatontown, NJ. Founded in 1923, IAABO is a nonprofit service and professional organization managed by and for basketball referees.

• On July 29, 2008 Alan Goldberger presented "Officiating to a Legal Standard" at the 26th Annual Sports Officiating Summit of the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio. Following that short presentation Alan presided at the popular program, "Hot Topics: Current Legal Issues" featuring Lowell T. Gratigny, Senior Vice President, Litigation, of American Specially Insurance Services and Donald C. Collins, Commissioner of Athletics for the California Interscholastic Federation, San Francisco Section. The Summit was held in cooperation with the National Federation of State High School Associations. In attendance were leaders of state high school officiating programs, local association officers, supervisors and coordinators, assigners, conference administrators and sports officials at all levels.

• Alan Goldberger recently appeared on "The Adam Taxin Show" on Philadelphia’s WNWR, to discuss sports officiating and the law.

• Alan Goldberger recently appeared on White Plains, New York, Channel 76's program, "Beyond the Game" with John Vorperian to discuss sports officiating and the law.

• Alan Goldberger has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Respect for Law Alliance, Inc. (RFLA). The RFLA was established to cultivate respect for law, to inform Americans concerning the Federal and State judicial systems as one of the three branches of constitutional state and federal government, and to inform the public of the roles of judges, jurors, lawyers and law enforcement personnel in America's justice systems. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors, Alan has been appointed Chair of the newly established RFLA Sports Law Committee. He also has been named to serve on the RFLA Committee for a Strong and Independent Judiciary chaired by New York State Supreme Court Justice Joseph S. Levine.

• ALAN GOLDBERGER is the 2007 recipient of the Honor Award of The American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation (AAPAR) for meritorious service in safety with outstanding or innovative contributions to the field of safety at national, regional, or state levels through research, education, and programming. The award was presented at the National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) in Baltimore, Maryland.

• From the Deseret Morning News, August 1, 2005 -- Article featuring "Better Talk to a Lawyer" at NASO Officiating Summit:

  "OFFICIALS DEAL WITH MORE RESPONSIBILITY"

  In Scott Maxfield's 28 years of officiating basketball and football, the prevailing sentiment has always been that if a fight breaks out during a high school sporting event, an official should just write down jersey numbers and handle the ejections...

  Read the FULL STORY  

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  RECENT ARTICLES BY ALAN GOLDBERGER

• "Officials Organizations: Nonprofit or Not?" appeared in the June 2009, issue of "It's Official," a newsletter published by the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO).

• "A Lawsuit on Every Sideline?" by Alan Goldberger appeared in the Winter 2009 issue of the NFHS Officials Quarterly, published by the National Federation of State High School Associations.

• "Managing Your Exposure to Liability by Controlling Your Game from Start to Finish" appeared in the Fall 2009 issue of the NFHS Officials Quarterly, published by the National Federation of State High School Associations.

• "In Defense of Sports: The Difference between 'Sports Law' and 'Entertainment Law' - And Why It Matters" by Alan Goldberger appeared in the October 28, 2009 issue of "The Voice" newsletter of the Defense Research Institute (DRI).

• "Officials Organizations: Nonprofit or Not?" appeared in the June 2009, issue of "It's Official," a newsletter published by the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO).

• "Liability Issues for High School Officials - Before the Game" appeared in the Summer 2009 issue of the NFHS Officials Quarterly, published by the National Federation of State High School Associations.

• "Liability Triggers for High School Officials" appeared in the Spring 2009 issue of the NFHS Officials Quarterly, published by the National Federation of State High School Associations.

• "Legal Implications of Using Video to Train" appeared in the December, 2008 issue of Referee Magazine.

• "Your Best Friend" appeared in the Winter 2008 issue of the NFHS Officials Quarterly, published by the National Federation of State High School Associations.

• "Advantages of Belonging to An Officials’ Association" appeared in the Summer 2008 issue of the NFHS Officials Quarterly, published by the National Federation of State High School Associations.

• "Preventive Officiating and the Two-Edge Sword of Warnings" was the topic of Alan Goldberger's Legal Issues column in the Summer 2008 issue of the NFHS Officials Quarterly, published by the National Federation of State High School Associations.

• "Court Presence: 11 Cases That Matter" appeared in the April 2008 issue of Referee Magazine. Also featured in the April issue of the magazine was "Incorporation Can Prevent Litigation."

• Alan Goldberger’s article "Keep Your Distance From Spectators," originally published in Referee Magazine, was reprinted in the April 2008 issue of “The Squash Official,” newsletter of Squash Canada for its Officiating Program.

• "They Don’t Call That in the Pros" was the topic of Alan Goldberger's Legal Issues column in the Spring 2008 issue of the NFHS Officials Quarterly, published by the National Federation of State High School Associations.

• "Court Presence: 11 Cases That Matter" appeared in the April 2008 issue of Referee Magazine. Also featured in the April issue of the magazine was "Incorporation Can Prevent Litigation."

• "They Don’t Call That in the Pros" was the topic of Alan Goldberger's Legal Issues column in the Spring 2008 issue of the NFHS Officials Quarterly, published by the National Federation of State High School Associations.

• "Statement to Attorney Can Be Used Against You" appeared in the February 2008 issue of Referee Magazine.

• "Risky Business: The 7 Hot Spots of Liability," which originally appeared in the June 2007 issue of Referee Magazine, has been reprinted in the October 30, 2007 issue of "Stripes," the official newsletter of the Men’s Division Officials Council of U.S. Lacrosse.

• "Who’s In Charge of Your Gym?" appeared in the December 2007 issue of "Sportorials," published by the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials, Inc.(IAABO). Alan Goldberger is legal counsel and parliamentarian of IAABO.

• "New Season: New Legal Challenges" was the topic of Alan Goldberger's Legal Issues column in the Winter 2007 issue of the NFHS Officials Quarterly, published by the National Federation of State High School Associations.

• "Playing it Safe with Safety Rules" appeared in the December 2007, issue of "ON BOARD," the newsletter of the National Association of Sports Officials Organizations Network.

• "Is Your Association a Legal Liability?" was the topic of Alan Goldberger's Legal Issues column in the Fall 2007 issue of the NFHS Officials Quarterly, published by the National Federation of State High School Associations.

• "Lacrosse Presents Challenges for Officials" appeared in the October 2007 issue of Referee Magazine.

• "Fighting and Liability" was the topic of Alan Goldberger's Legal Issues column in the Summer, 2007 issue of the NFHS Officials Quarterly, published by the National Federation of State High School Associations.

• "Officiating Mechanics: The First Step in Managing Liability" appeared in USA Football's booklet, "Officiating Youth Football: 2006-2007"

• "Risky Business: The 7 HotSpots of Liability" appeared in the June 2007 issue of Referee Magazine.

• "Be Careful What You Ask For" appeared in the May 2007 issue of Referee Magazine.

• "Keep Your Distance from Spectators" appeared in the January 2007 issue of Referee Magazine.

• "Defense of Sports Personal Injury Claims -Part II: State and Federal Statutory Immunity Defenses for Sports Program Volunteers" appeared in the September 2006 issue of "The Business Suit," a monthly newsletter published by the Commercial Litigation Committee of the Defense Research Institute. Alan Goldberger is Chair of the Committee's Sports Law Special Litigation Group.

• "A Legal View: Stop the Fight" appeared in the September 2006, issue of "It's Official," a newsletter published by the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO).

• "Officiating Organizations: What Does It Mean to Be a Member?" appeared in the June, 2006, issue of "It's Official," a newsletter published by the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO).

• "Above Suspicion: The Media Awaits" appeared in the May 2006 issue of Referee Magazine.

• "You Can Be Sued for Slander" appeared in the April 2006 issue of Referee Magazine.

• "On a Clear Sideline, You Can See Forever" appeared in the March 2006 issue of Referee Magazine.

• "Independent Contractor or Employee?" appeared in the February 2006 issue of Referee Magazine.

• "Dealing with Death Threats" appeared in the January 2006, issue of "It's Official," a newsletter published by the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO).

• "A Contract to Protect?" appeared in the January 2006 issue of Referee Magazine.

• "Defense of Sports Law Bodily Injury Claims: Violence and Entity Defenses" appeared in the January 2006 issue of "The Business Suit," a monthly newsletter published by the Commercial Litigation Committee of the Defense Research Institute. Alan Goldberger is Chair of the Committee's Sports Law Special Litigation Group.

• "When Lightning Strikes..." appeared in the November, 2005 issue of Referee Magazine.

• "A Letter from a Lawyer" appeared in the November 2005, issue of "It's Official," a newsletter published by the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO).

• "Sunglasses Pose a Shady Problem" appeared in the October 2005, issue of "It's Official," a newsletter published by the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO).

• "All We Need is Some Information from You" appeared in the September 2005, issue of "It's Official," a newsletter published by the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO).

• "Watch the Sky ... and Your Backs" appeared in the September 2005 issue of Referee Magazine.

• "Umpire's Car Vandalized During Game - Your Legal Rights and Responsibility" appeared in the June 2005, issue of "It's Official," a newsletter published by the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO).

• "Is a Sports Officials Assault Law Enough?" appeared in the May 2005 issue of Referee Magazine.

• "P.A. Announcer Crosses the Line - Your Legal Rights and Responsibility" appeared in the May 2005, issue of "It's Official," a newsletter published by the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO).

• "Manage Liability with Proper Mechanics" appeared in the April 2005 issue of Referee Magazine.

• "The Case of the 'Quid Pro No!'" appeared in the April 2005 issue of "It's Official," a newsletter published by the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO).

• "Get Your Legal Facts Straight" appeared in the February 2005 issue of Referee Magazine.

• "Your Legal Rights and Responsibilities: Six-Year-Old Lawsuit" appeared in the February 2005 issue of "It's Official," a newsletter published by the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO).

• "I Wouldn't Say That If I Were You" appeared in the December 2004 issue of Referee Magazine

• "Crew Member's Mouth Could Get Everyone in Trouble" appeared in the November 2004 issue of "It's Official," a newsletter published by the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO).

• "All I Want to Do is Referee" appeared in the November 2004 issue of NASO ON-BOARD - the official newsletter of the National Association of Sports Officials.

• "It's Only a Rec League Game" appeared in the October-November 2004 issue of "Sportorials", published by the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials, Inc.(IAABO). Alan Goldberger is legal counsel and parliamentarian of IAABO.

• "Your Legal Rights and Responsibilities: Defamation in Local Paper" appeared in the October 2004 issue of "It's Official," a newsletter published by the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO).

• "Officiating Questions-&-Answers," a column containing answers to referees' commonly asked legal questions appears regularly in NASO's newsletter, "It’s Official."

• "Disqualification Procedures" appeared as a feature article in the Fall, 2004 issue of the NFHS Officials Quarterly, published by the National Federation of State High School Associations.

• "Your Legal Rights and Responsibilities -- Was I Assaulted?" appeared in the September 2004, issue of "It's Official," a newsletter published by the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO).

• "Your Legal Rights and Responsibilities -- Background Checks" appeared in the August 2004, issue of "It's Official," a newsletter published by the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO).

• "Officiating the Game...and the Bleachers" appeared in the August 2004 issue of Referee Magazine.

• "Association or Conference: Whom Do You Work For?" appeared in the July 2004, issue of "It's Official," a newsletter published by the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO).

• "A Guide to Defending Your Officials" appeared in the April 2004 issue of Referee Magazine. Also featured in the April issue was "Rolling with the Punches - A Conversation with Alan Goldberger." This feature discusses the role of the official in dealing with fighting.

• "A Taxing Situation: Employee or Independent Contractor?" appeared in the April 2004, issue of "It's Official," a newsletter published by the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO).

• "Safety Rules are There for a Reason" appeared in the March 2004 issue of Referee Magazine.

• "Officiating Safely-The IAABO Way" appeared in the February 2004 issue of Sportorials, the official publication of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials, Inc. (IAABO). Alan Goldberger is legal counsel and Parliamentarian for IAABO.

• "Manage to Avoid the Risks" appeared in the February 2004 issue of Referee Magazine.

• "Nine Ways to Decrease Your Association's Exposure to Liability" appeared in the January 2004 issue of "It's Official," a newsletter of published by the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO).

• "Treat Safety as Priority One" appeared in the December 2003 issue of Referee Magazine.

• "Update: Legal Liability and Risk Management for High School Football Officials" appeared as a feature article in the Fall, 2003 issue of the NFHS Officials Quarterly, published by the National Federation of State High School Associations.

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  RECENT SEMINARS

• On On May 3, 2008, Alan Goldberger presented "Legal Issues for IAABO Boards 2008" at the Annual Meeting of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials, Inc. (IAABO), in Ocean City, Maryland. Founded in 1923, IAABO is the only organization of its kind in the world: a nonprofit service and professional organization managed by and for basketball referees. Alan Goldberger is Parliamentarian and legal counsel to the Association.

• On April 27, 2008, Alan Goldberger, Pat Sharpe and Ken Koester of the National Association of Sports Officials presented a program to the leadership of the California Basketball Officials Association at their annual spring meeting in Rowland Heights California. Alan’s topic was “Officiating Safely for Basketball Officials: A 5-Point Plan." The 5-Point Plan teaches officials to use the rules to control dangerous play, deal with fights, injuries, and equipment concerns -- all while maintaining the appearance of impartiality and control. Officials' calls and "no-calls" during the course of a game can have a profound impact on player and spectator safety. Liability concerns also revolve around an official's interactions with players, coaches and others before and after the game as well. From a risk management standpoint, pre- and post-game mechanics are as important as working the game. Officials who are perceived as impartial are less likely to find themselves in legal difficulties. Controlling the game to avoid injury while maintaining the perception of impartiality are learned skills.

• On April 9, 2008 Alan Goldberger served as moderator and a panelist at "Legal Quadrivium XVIII," sponsored by the Legal Issues Committee of the National Association for Girls & Women in Sports at the National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) in Fort Worth, Texas. Alan Goldberger is Chair of the Legal Issues Committee. Established in 1885, the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) is the oldest and largest national organization of professionals supporting and promoting creative and healthy lifestyles through high quality programs in health, physical education, recreation, dance and sport, and to provide members with professional development opportunities that increase knowledge, improve skills, and encourage sound professional practices.

• On April 27, 2007, Alan Goldberger presented "8 Ways to Increase Your Board's Exposure to Liability" at the Annual Meeting of International Association of Approved Basketball Officials, Inc. (IAABO), in Mystic, Connecticut. Founded in 1923, IAABO is the only organization of its kind in the world: a nonprofit service and professional organization managed by and for basketball referees. Alan Goldberger is Parliamentarian and legal counsel to the Association.

• On March 15, 2007, Alan Goldberger was moderator and a presenter at "Legal Quadrivium XVII," sponsored by the Legal Issues Committee of the National Association for Girls & Women in Sports at the National Convention of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) in Baltimore, Maryland. Alan Goldberger is Chair of the Legal Issues Committee. Established in 1885, the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) is the oldest and largest national organization of professionals supporting and promoting creative and healthy lifestyles through high quality programs in health, physical education, recreation, dance and sport, and to provide members with professional development opportunities that increase knowledge, improve skills, and encourage sound professional practices.

• On February 26, 2007, Alan Goldberger was a featured speaker at the Athletic Trainers' Society of New Jersey Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium in East Windsor, New Jersey. His topic was "What Do I Need to Know in the Event of A Lawsuit."

• On September 8, 2007 Alan Goldberger presented "Legal Issues: “Entrance to Exit" at the Annual Fall Seminar of International Association of Approved Basketball Officials, Inc. (IAABO), in Orlando, Florida. Founded in 1923, IAABO is the only organization of its kind in the world: a nonprofit service and professional organization managed by and for basketball referees. Alan Goldberger is Parliamentarian and legal counsel to the Association.

• On July 31, 2007 Alan Goldberger presented his widely acclaimed program: "Officiating Safely: A 5-Point Plan" at the 25th Annual Sports Officiating Summit of the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) in Denver, Colorado. The Summit was held in cooperation with the with the National Federation of State High School Associations and the Colorado High School Activities Association. Attendees included leaders of state high school officiating programs, local association officers, supervisors and coordinators, assigners, conference administrators and sports officials at all levels.

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• November 16, 2006
  Wall, NJ

  Alan Goldberger presented "Legal Landmines 2006-7 for IAABO Basketball Officials" at the Shore District Board No. 104 of Approved -Basketball Officials Interpretation Meeting.

• September 9, 2006
  Toronto, Ontario

  Alan Goldberger conducted a workshop for IAABO Interpreters and members on "Legal Issues -- Familiar Questions" at the Annual Fall Seminar of the INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF APPROVED BASKETBALL OFFICIALS, INC. (IAABO) in Toronto, Ontario. Alan is Parliamentarian and legal counsel to the Association.

• July 30-August 1, 2006
  NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SPORTS OFFICIALS SPORTS OFFICIATING SUMMIT
  Memphis, Tennessee

  ALAN GOLDBERGER returned once again to NASO to present: "INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR DEVELOPMENTS IN OFFICIATING -- 2006", followed by "Today's Legal Issues" -- an interactive session with questions from the audience on the legal issues of the day.

• July, 2006
  PENNSYLVANIA DISTRICT IV FOOTBALL OFFICIALS CLINIC.
  Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA

  Alan Goldberger presented a workshop on "Risk Management and Liability for Football Officials Before, During, and After the Game," at the PIAA District IV Football Officials Clinic, held at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.

• June, 2006
  Florida High School Athletic Association Officials Leadership Conference

  Alan Goldberger was a featured speaker at the Florida High School Athletic Association Officials Leadership Conference held in Jacksonville. FHSAA, as the governing body for interscholastic athletics in Florida, has a membership of approximately 670 schools.

• April, 2006
  INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF APPROVED BASKETBALL OFFICIALS, INC.
  (IAABO) ANNUAL MEETING
  Rockville, Maryland

  ALAN GOLDBERGER'S Presentation, "LEGAL ISSUES FOR IAABO BOARDS 2006," featured association risk management for IAABO Boards; as well as "10 Phrases Basketball Officials Should Know."

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• October 5, 2005
  ALAN GOLDBERGER presented "Legal Issues in Sport Medicine" at the Medical Society of New Jersey/St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center Sports Medicine Seminar, "Sports Medicine 2005" at St. Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick, New Jersey.

• September, 2005

  ALAN GOLDBERGER conducted a workshop for IAABO Interpreters and members on "Professionalism; Injury Mechanics; Crowd Control and Security Considerations Under this Year's Points of Emphasis." at the Annual Fall Seminar of the INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF APPROVED BASKETBALL OFFICIALS, INC. (IAABO) in Denver, Colorado. Alan is Parliamentarian and legal counsel to the Association.

• AUGUST 5, 2005
  AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
  ANNUAL MEETING
  Chicago, Illinois

  ALAN GOLDBERGER served as Program Chair of the American Bar Association's Section of Business Law's Committee Forum at the ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois. The Commitee presented "There's More to Nonprofits Than 501(c)(3): Basic Rules of the Road for 501(c)(6) Trade Associations and 501(c)(7) Private Clubs."

• July 30-August 1, 2005
  NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SPORTS OFFICIALS
  SPORTS OFFICIATING SUMMIT
  Salt Lake City, Utah

  ALAN GOLDBERGER returned once again to NASO to be a featured panelist in "Better Talk to a Lawyer: Your Questions Answered" -- an interactive session with questions from the audience on the legal issues of the day.

  After the session, Alan led a discussion of legal issues at NASO'S "Officiating on Tap."

• May, 2005
  INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF APPROVED BASKETBALL OFFICIALS, INC.
  (IAABO) ANNUAL MEETING
  Verona, New York

  ALAN GOLDBERGER'S SEMINAR, LEGAL ISSUES FOR IAABO BOARDS 2005, featured an assortment of topics, including: Officiating Safely-the Iaabo Way; Running an Iaabo Board-the Legal Challenges; Criminal Background Checks; and Care and Feeding of Iaabo Officials.

• April, 2005
  AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION SECTION OF BUSINESS LAW
  SPRING MEETING
  Nashville, TN

  ALAN GOLDBERGER served as Program Chair, moderator, and panelist of "From the Little League to the Country Club: New Liability Challenges in Nonprofit Sports Organizations and Private Clubs."

  Speakers included Andrew Fortin, Vice President of Legal and Government Relations, National Club Association; Fred Somers, Jr.of the Somers Law Firm; and Betty van der Smissen, Esq., University of Northern Iowa.

  Alan Goldberger is Vice-Chair of the Nonprofit Corporations Committee of the Section and Chair of the Nonprofit Athletic and Recreation Associations, and the Trade Associations and Publications Subcommittees.

• April, 2005
  AAHPERD NATIONAL CONVENTION
  Chicago, IL

  Alan Goldberger presented "The 'Little League Laws': 20 Years Later" as part of "Legal Quadrivium XV," sponsored by the Legal Issues Committee of the National Association for Girls & Women in Sports. Alan Goldberger is Chair of the Legal Issues Committee.

  Alan's seminar entitled, "Passing the Trash," featured a discussion of negligent hiring, negligent retention, and negligent supervision in the areas of athletics and recreation, as part of "Ignoring the Obvious: An In-Depth Examination of Critical Risk Management Issues for Coaches, Teachers, Sport and School Administrators," sponsored by NASPE's Sport Management Council and AAALF's Safety and Risk Management Council.

  In addition, Alan was one of four panelists in the in the popular Safety and Risk Management Council's "Ask the Experts" -- a question and answer session for safety and liability in sports, recreation, and physical education.

• April, 2005
  DEFENSE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
  Chicago, IL

  ALAN GOLDBERGER participated in the DRI 2005 Steering Committee Summit, as Chair of the newly formed Sports Law Subcommittee of the Commercial Litigation Committee.

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• AUGUST, 2004
  AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEEETING, ATLANTA, GEORGIA

  SECTION OF BUSINESS LAW, NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS COMMITTEE

  ALAN GOLDBERGER presented: "The Business of Sportmanship: Legislating Conduct of Nonprofit Athletic Organizations"

• AUGUST, 2004

  NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SPORTS OFFICIALS
  SPORTS OFFICIATING SUMMIT, WASHINGTON, DC

  ALAN GOLDBERGER was the Moderator of a Panel Discussion: "Background Checks: Evil or Necessary?" The panel included: U.S. District Court Chief Judge John Bissell; Brad Garrett, Oregon School Activities Association assistant executive director; Marc Ratner, executive director of boxing and Nevada State Athletic Commission and high school commissioner of officials in Southern Nevada; and Julie Ilacqua, managing director of federation services at the U.S. Soccer Federation.

  ALAN GOLDBERGER also discussed legal issues relating to officiating at NASO'S "Officiating on Tap" on Sunday, August 8, at the Sports Officiating Summit.

• AAHPERD NATIONAL CONVENTION
  March 30 - April 3, 2004     New Orleans, LA

  Alan presented "Athletic Codes of Conduct: Does Your Program Have One? Does Your Program Need One?" as part of "Legal Quadrivium XIV," sponsored by the Legal Issues Committee of the National Association for Girls & Women in Sports.

  "Officiating Safely III: Risk Management Before and After the Game" was addressed by Alan, along with Todd Seidler, David Scott, John Miller, and Paul McLaughlin.

  In addition, Alan served as a panelist in the in the popular School and Community Safety Society of Americas "Ask the Experts" – a question and answer session for safety and liability in sports, recreation, and physical education.

• INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF APPROVED BASKETBALL OFFICIALS, INC. (IAABO) ANNUAL MEETING

  April 15-18, 2004, Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

  Alan Goldberger presented a workshop on membership issues and criminal background checks and considerations.

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• National Association of Sports Officials/National Federation of State High School Associations' "Sports Officiating 2003" Conference, June 21-23, 2003, Portland, Oregon.

  Alan presented Your Legal Rights & Responsibilities: Are Sports Officials Employees of Those for Whom They Work Games or Not? during the Conference in Portland.

  He presented Lead, Follow, or Get Out of The Way - Leadership For Local Associations at the pre-convention program which was co-sponsored by the National Association of Sports Officials in conjunction with the National Federation of State High School Associations, the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) and the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association(WIAA).

• Temple University School of Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Management, May, 2003, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  Alan presented Risk Management And Liability: The Role Of Game Officials -- as part of the School's graduate course on Risk Management and Liability in Sports and Recreation Programs.

• AAHPERD National Convention, April, 2003, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

  At the AAHPERD Convention, Alan presented a seminar entitled: Violence, Rage, and Liability in Amateur Sports. The seminar, part of "Legal Quadrivium XIII," dealt with the legal implications of violent acts which dot the landscape of amateur sports. The responses of the legal system to violence in sports, and governing bodies' actions to stem the tide were discussed; as well as the considerations that affect civil and criminal liability. The impact of disqualification rules, disciplinary sanctions, and other regulations was explored -- as well as a discussion of court challenges to punitive measures.

  Officiating Safely II: Managing the Fight was the topic of Alan's seminar sponsored by The School and Community Safety Society of America. This seminar is a game official's guide to dealing with fighting. While most sports have specific rules about fighting, much confusion abounds among the officiating community regarding the role of the game official in preventing player violence -- and in dealing with those incidents where fights do occur -- despite the officials' best efforts! This program discussed game management for officials, legal liability, and cause and prevention as they relate to officiating, coaching, and administration.

  Alan also served as moderator of The School & Community Safety Society of America's Safe at Home: Managing Risk in Sport & Recreation Facilities.

• Temple University Graduate Forum, April 2003, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  Alan Goldberger served as a panelist in Violence in Professional Sports: Does it Sell?
  

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