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	Church Leader Caught in Embezzlement Scheme Goes to Prison August 2019	Embezzlement
	Dealing with Disruptive Individuals During Church August 2019	Church Membership - Discipline and Removal
	Church Not Liable for Injuries Sustain by Teen at a Church Youth Event May/June 2019	Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities
	Fired Choir Director Can’t Sue Church Because He’s a “Minister” May/June 2019	Employment Practices
	Church Protected by “Qualified Privilege” from Defamation Claims by Minister May/June 2019	Defamation
	Court affirmed Youth Pastor’s 40-year Sentence for predatory sexual assault March/April 2019	Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers
	A Church Could Be Liable for Negligent Hiring and Supervision March/April 2019	Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers
	Statute of Limitations Bars Sexual Abuse Lawsuit May/June 2018	Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers
	Judge’s Severe Comments During Youth Pastor’s Trial Ruled Insufficient Grounds to Reverse Conviction July/August 2017	Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers
	Incriminating Statements Made to Pastor Not Confidential Due to Public Setting, Retelling to Others January/February 2017	Confidential and Privileged Communications
	Lay Bible Study Leader Successfully Invokes Clergy-Penitent Privilege November/December 2016	Confidential and Privileged Communications
	Author's Identity of Anonymous Letter Not Protected by Clergy-Penitent Privilege November/December 2016	Confidential and Privileged Communications
	Former Employee of Church School Ineligible for Unemployment Benefits, Rules Illinois Court July/August 2016
	Liability for Positive References January/February 2016
	Anonymous Online Posting May Not Safeguard Individuals from Defamation Claims, Disclosure of Identity November/December 2015	Defamation
	Former Scout Leader Sued for Molestation January/February 2015	Denominations - Legal Liability; Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers
	Violating the Americans with Disabilities Act November/December 2012	Clergy - Removal; Employment Practices
	Invasion of Privacy Lawsuit November/December 2011	Privacy
	Overtime Pay for Work-Related Smartphone Use November/December 2011	Compensation; Employment Practices; Fair Labor Standards Acts; Minimum Wage and Overtime Pay
	False Accusations March/April 2010	Defamation
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