Church Law & Tax Report
September/October 2014
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Feature Article
A Threat to Church Employment Policies
Churches must provide 'consideration' for policy changes—or else jeopardize their validity.
Articles
Travel Injuries: Why Churches Must Prepare Better
A $42 million school verdict underscores need for prevention.
Supreme Court Allows Prayers in City Council Meetings
What clergy should note about invitations to lead public prayers.
Recent Developments
Issues that affect ministers and churches, with Richard R. Hammar
Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers
Law Against Clergy-Counselee Sexual Relationships is Constitutional
Minnesota Supreme Court rules state law against sexual relationships within clergy-counselee relationships doesn't violate the religion clause.
Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities
Church Not Responsible to Supervise Outside Party Using Premises
As a result, the church was not liable for a minor's injury that took place in their building.
Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities
Release Form Not Enforceable Due to Lack of Clarity
Male severely injured in Habitat for Humanity bike race successfully sues organization for negligent conduct.
Father Asks Court to have Son's Ashes Divided
When parents disagree on the burial state for their son, ownership of remains comes into question.
Child Abuse Reporting
Priest Not a Mandatory Reporter in Child Abuse Case
Louisiana court rules priest not subject to civil liability for failing to report abuse.
Q&A
Q&A: What Should We Do With Illegal Items?
Handling guns, drugs, and other materials given to clergy.
