A VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE Introduction: Religious Land Use & The Church A five-part series on an often overlooked law that can benefit churches.
RLUIPA Case Study: City Walk Urban Mission How one religious organization successfully navigated zoning codes. Matthew Branaugh
The Top 5 Reasons Churches and Religious Organizations End Up in Court And how you can make sure your church isn't one of the statistics. The Editors
Are We Violating Copyright Law? Take this quiz to make sure you're staying within the guidelines. Jeff Hanna
Protecting Your Church from Lawsuits Attorney Sally Wagenmaker offers insights on legal risks and liabilities associated with ministry in an interview with Matt Branaugh. Matthew Branaugh
When Is It Wise to Pay for Legal Counsel? Attorney Sally Wagenmaker offers guidelines on when to consider paid professionals in an interview with Matthew Branaugh. Matthew Branaugh
Hey, Fletch: Is Our Church Website Violating Copyright Law? Streaming music and other activities raise several legal issues. David Fletcher
Q&A: What Are the Tax Implications of Selling a Parsonage Below Market Value to a Retiring Pastor? This action could create taxable income in the amount by which the property's fair market value exceeds the bargain sale price. Richard R. Hammar
Church Cell Tower Leases and Zoning Laws How to navigate the process smoothly and with minimal problems. Interview with cell-tower lease consultant Kevin Donohue by Heidi Hall
Cell Tower Leases: Easy Money or Never-ending Headaches? What churches need to know before renting their property to a communications company. Heidi Hall
Churches, Gender Identity, and Bathroom Access Landmark ruling addresses potential liability under "public accommodations" law. Richard R. Hammar
The Brand and Value of a Church What’s in a name? For churches, it could be more than you think. Gisele Kalonzo-Douglas
Church Volunteers and Copyright Ownership A case illustrates what churches own—and don’t own. Frank Sommerville
A Closer Look at the Supreme Court’s Same-Sex Marriage Ruling The decision's potential effects on churches and clergy. Richard R. Hammar
Q&A: Who Owns a Church’s Accounting Records? Why church leaders must understand this important question. Richard R. Hammar
Church Bulletin Basics The legal and philosophical considerations behind your church’s weekly handout. Bonnie McMaken
Eleven Things Churches Should Know About Zoning What to note before buying or constructing your next building. John Mauck
May All Your Christmas Services Be Merry … and Legal Songs you can sing without the Grinch showing up with his team of lawyers. The Editors
Understanding Worship Music Copyright Law Staying legal is important, but we might not always grasp exactly why, or who benefits. Bonnie McMaken