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Recent Developments
Issues that affect ministers and churches, with Richard R. Hammar
Officers, Directors, and Trustees
Church Members Sue for Breach of Fiduciary Duties
Court rules that the First Amendment bars it from resolving the complaint.
Members - Discipline
Woman Sues Pastor for Divulging Confidential Information
Court rules that the First Amendment prevents it from resolving case.
Church Property Disputes
Church Disaffiliation Property Dispute
Court rules that national church holds title to local church’s property.
Clergy - Removal
The First Amendment and Church Employment Disputes
Courts are generally barred from resolving ministers’ employment claims.
Clergy - Removal
Former Director of Evangelization Sues Diocese for Wrongful Termination
Courts generally cannot resolve church employment disputes.
Child Abuse Reporting
School Not Liable for Teacher's Molestation of Student
Court rules that the school lacked sufficient evidence to intervene.
