Church Law & Tax Report
November/December 2013
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Feature Article
Stopping a Shooter
How church leaders can work to prevent a violent incident—or respond if one occurs.
Articles
Developing an Emergency Operations Plan
Steps FEMA says churches should take now—before a crisis unfolds.
Recent Developments
Issues that affect ministers and churches, with Richard R. Hammar
Denominations - Legal Liability; Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers
Boy Scouts Had Legal Duty to Disclose Molestation
Its failure to do so could expose liability for individual acts of molestation.
Employment Practices; Sexual Harassment
Church Sued for Supervisor's Sexual Harassment
Court in Oklahoma ruled that plaintiff was treated wrongfully by the church.
Income Taxes - Clergy
Synagogue Not Liable for Thousands of Dollars in Penalties
Court ruled rabbi in question wasn't an employee of the synagogue.
