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Defamation Claim Dismissed Due to Church’s “Qualified Privilege”

Church Formation Basics

Are Ministers Always Exempt from State-Required Counseling Licenses?

The Dangers of a Quiet Governance Change

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Why Churches Need a Conflict-of-Interest Policy

Why Churches Need a Conflict-of-Interest Policy

Survey says help needed with navigating competing interests in church administration.

Michael Martin

Key Tax Dates July 2022

Key Tax Dates July 2022

File 8274 and 941 forms and meet monthly or semiweekly requirements.

Richard R. Hammar

Ohio

Court Allows Pastor’s Wrongful Dismissal Lawsuit to Proceed

What church leaders should note about this surprising decision by a federal court in Ohio.

Richard R. Hammar

HR Matters for Churches, with guest employment attorney Tiffany Releford, Esq.

HR Matters for Churches, with guest employment attorney Tiffany Releford, Esq.

Why legal issues related to employees deserve top consideration.

Erika E. Cole

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