Church Law & Tax Report
May/June 2011
Feature Article

Does Your Church Owe Taxes on Alternative Revenue? 
Answers about the often misunderstood world of unrelated business income.
Articles
Should Your Church Conduct Criminal Records Checks? 
These factors should guide the policies set by church leaders.
Recent Developments
Issues that affect ministers and churches, with Richard R. Hammar
Denominations - Legal Liability
Ascending Liability Claims 
National churches will not necessarily be held liable for the acts of local affiliates.
Church Property
Neutral Principle of Law Applied to Church Property Dispute 
In many cases, a court may resolve a dispute over church property.
Freedom of Religion
Concealed Weapon Bans and the Constitution 
Court concludes that laws prohibiting concealed weapons in churches do not violate the Constitution.
Liability for Off-Site Activities 
Several factors determine whether an organization is liable for injuries off church property.
Employment Practices
The "Single Employer" Doctrine 
Determining the degree of separateness between a church and an affiliated ministry.