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A Church’s Insurer Was Not Obligated to Provide a Legal Defense for Congregant Facing a Lawsuit
May 2022
Defamation
Defamation Claim Dismissed Due to Church’s “Qualified Privilege”
March 2022
Confidential and Privileged Communications; Defamation
A Fired Pastor’s Defamation Suit Is Dismissed
August 2021
Clergy - Discipline and Removal; Defamation
Pastor Denied Injunction Aimed at Stopping Online Critic
July 2021
Defamation
First Amendment Bars Court from Resolving Dismissed Member’s Lawsuit
May/June 2019
Church Members; Defamation
Church Protected by “Qualified Privilege” from Defamation Claims by Minister
May/June 2019
Defamation; Sexual Harassment; Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers
Pastor's Age Discrimination Claim Against a Denominational Agency Was Barred by the "Ministerial Exception."
May/June 2018
Breach of Contract; Defamation; Judicial Resolution of Church Disputes
Court Rules First Amendment Bars Its Involvement in Defamation Claim Against Couple’s Former Pastor and Church
July/August 2017
Church Members; Defamation
Victims of Alleged Defamation Can Compel Internet Service Provider to Disclose Anonymous Poster’s Identity
May/June 2017
Defamation
Pastor's Letter to Congregation about Former Member's Lawsuit Was Not Defamatory Due to Factual Nature
November/December 2016
Defamation
The Extent of "Qualified Privilege" and the Legal Consequences of Violating Bylaws
March/April 2016
Charters, Constitutions, and Bylaws; Defamation
Anonymous Online Posting May Not Safeguard Individuals from Defamation Claims, Disclosure of Identity
November/December 2015
Defamation
Church Board Guilty of Defamation
January/February 2015
Defamation
First Amendment Doesn't Keep Court from Resolving Defamation Claims
November/December 2014
Defamation
Ministerial Exception Prevents Courts from Making Defamation Charges
July/August 2014
Clergy - Discipline and Removal; Defamation; Employment Practices
Church Member Sues Pastor for Defamation
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March/April 2013
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March/April 2013
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March/April 2012
Board Members - Removal; Defamation; Minutes
Employee Injured While Commuting to Work
March/April 2012
Board Members - Removal; Defamation; Minutes
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