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Recent Developments
Issues that affect ministers and churches, with Richard R. Hammar
Discipline of Ministers
Courts cannot intervene in ecclesiastical matters.
Former Minister Sues for Race and Sex Discrimination
Civil courts cannot interfere with the dismissal of clergy.
Confidential and Privileged Communications
Clergy-Penitent Privilege and Communication to a Third Party
When does the privilege apply?
Religious Discrimination
Can churches discriminate on the basis of religious affiliation?
Schools
Age Discrimination and Religious Schools
Court rules that federal age discrimination law applies to church-run school.
Tax Freedom Day
May 5 is tax freedom day for 1994.
Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities
Woman Killed Crossing Street to Attend Mass
Court rules that church had no duty to control traffic.
Injuries Caused by Volunteers' Negligence
Organizations can be held responsible for acts of their employees, but not volunteers.
Church Property Disputes
Disaffiliated Church Allowed to Retain Property
Although the denomination was hierarchical, court ruled that no trust was created.
Staff Lodging as Taxable Income
The value of free lodging for employees may be constitute taxable income.
Parents Challenge Children's Dismissal from Church-Run School
Can a church-operated school be sued for dismissing a student?
Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers
Statute of Limitations and Victims of Abuse
Minors who were abused by clergy may not sue after the statute of limitations expires.
Counseling
Sexual Misconduct and Insurance Coverage
Insurance policies may not cover sexual misconduct by employees.
