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Legal Developments

Issues that affect ministers and churches
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A Teacher Was Not Barred from Suing a Christian College for Discrimination Member access only

Ministerial Exception

Music Director’s Duties Fall “Squarely Within the Ministerial Exception” Member access only

Clergy - Discipline and Removal

‘Spiritual Adviser’ Limits of Clergy-Penitent Privilege Outlined by Massachusetts Court Ruling Member access only

Confidential and Privileged Communications

Church Not Liable for Molestation Member access only

Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers

Church Not Responsible for Sexual Abuse of a Minor Member access only

Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers

Confidentiality During Spiritual Counsel Member access only

Confidential and Privileged Communications

Can a Denominational Office Be Held Liable for a Pastor's Sexual Misconduct? Member access only

Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers

The First Amendment and Church Employment Disputes Member access only

Child Abuse Reporting; Clergy - Removal

Fundraising and Designated Gifts Member access only

Charitable Contributions

Clergy—Removal Member access only

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

Defamatory Statements Member access only

Defamation; Schools

11,000 Nonprofits Lose Status Member access only

Disaffiliated Church Allowed to Retain Property Member access only

Church Property

Limited Liability of Charitable Organizations Member access only

Officers, Directors, and Trustees

Churches' Interiors as Landmarks Member access only

Church Property; Freedom of Religion

Medical Procedures and Freedom of Religion Member access only

Court Refused to Order a Church to Honor the Real Estate Contract Member access only

Church Property; Contracts

Counseling Center's Request for Building Permit Denied Member access only

Church Property; Counseling; Zoning

Audits Member access only

Church Records