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Actually that can't be right - written rules can't be superceded ad hoc at a rider meeting. Guidance can be given, but to be able to re-write the rules at a meeting, with no procedure, would be unfair, confusing and chaotic. You can't change the rules in the middle of the game. It's like an agency making up new rules without following proper procedures, or the police enforcing a law that hasn't been properly passed by the legislature. But you can inform riders how the existing written rules will be interpreted and enforced in a given set of circumstances at...

There was no contract and that may have been part of the problem. There was only a letter of intent, which is not binding. An LOI is a nonbinding gentlemans' agreement setting forth basic contract terms and confiming seriousness in entering into a binding contract. They are often used to confirm real interest in a deal before undertaking an often lengthy and expensive due diligence period. Bottom line is that a LOI is typically unenforceable against either party. If Whitley sues, he'll very likely lose. Besides, his only possible remedy is damages - you can't force someone to work for...