Church Law & Tax Report
May/June 2019
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Feature Article
Who Can Sign Church Documents?
A court case in South Carolina offers insights and warnings for giving signatory authority.
Articles
Recent Developments
Issues that affect ministers and churches, with Richard R. Hammar
Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers
Pastor Sentenced to Prison for “Sexting”
A New Jersey appeals court affirmed the prison sentence of a pastor who engaged in “sexting” and sexual contact with 14-year-old-girl.
Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers
Church Volunteer Given 35-Year Prison Sentence for Raping a Minor
Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers
Church School Could be Liable for Failure to Comply with State Child Abuse Reporting Law
Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities
Church Not Liable for Injuries Sustain by Teen at a Church Youth Event
Members - Discipline
First Amendment Bars Court from Resolving Dismissed Member’s Lawsuit
Employment Practices
Fired Choir Director Can’t Sue Church Because He’s a “Minister”
Employment Practices
Churches May Fire an Employee for Violating Moral Standards If Done Consistently
Clergy - Discipline and Removal
Court Barred from Settling Sexual Harassment Claim
Clergy - Discipline and Removal
Court Can’t Resolve a Dismissed Minister’s Breach of Contract Claim
Clergy - Discipline and Removal
Fired Teacher Prevented from Suing Religious School for Discrimination
Church Property
Church Loses Land Title by “Adverse Possession”
Church Membership
Court Barred from Ruling on Suit Brought by Former Church Members
Charitable Contributions
