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A Church Loses Land to a Family That Maintained It for Years Member access only

Church Property

Churches Sued for Damages to a Neighboring Property Member access only

Church Property

Victim May Sue Religious School and Its Leaders for Failing to Report Abuse, Court Says Member access only

Child Abuse Reporting

Court Rules Religious School Can Be Sued for Child’s Bullying Member access only

Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities

Release Form Not Enforceable Due to Lack of Clarity Member access only

Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities

Church Not Responsible for Teen Sleepover Injury Member access only

Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities

Invalid Church Business Meetings Member access only

Church Business Meetings

Clergy Malpractice Claims Member access only

Clergy Malpractice; Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities

Understanding the Clergy-Penitent Privilege Member access only

Religious Freedom Prevents Court from Resolving Pastor/Agency Dispute  Member access only

Clergy - Selection

Evidence of Subsequent Corrective Action Member access only

Denominations - Legal Liability; Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers

Off-Premises Sexual Misconduct Member access only

Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers

Church Employee Fired After Raising Objections to Financial Policies Member access only

Compensation and Benefits; Employment Practices

Child Care Licensing Requirements

Schools

Breach of Fiduciary Duty Member access only

Denominations - Legal Liability; Fiduciary Duty; Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers

Woman Sues Church Elders for Advice She Received Member access only

Counseling

Malpractice Member access only

Clergy Malpractice; Counseling

Recent Developments in Connecticut Regarding Sexual Misconduct by Clergy and Church Workers - Part 1 Member access only

Recent Developments in Connecticut Regarding Sexual Misconduct by Clergy and Church Workers - Part 2 Member access only

Recent Developments in the Connecticut Regarding Sexual Misconduct by Clergy and Church Workers Member access only