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	A Teacher Was Not Barred from Suing a Christian College for Discrimination August 2021	Ministerial Exception
	Music Director’s Duties Fall “Squarely Within the Ministerial Exception” February 2021	Clergy - Discipline and Removal
	‘Spiritual Adviser’ Limits of Clergy-Penitent Privilege Outlined by Massachusetts Court Ruling July/August 2016	Confidential and Privileged Communications
	Church Not Liable for Molestation September/October 2013	Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers
	Church Not Responsible for Sexual Abuse of a Minor May/June 2013	Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers
	Confidentiality During Spiritual Counsel March/April 2010	Confidential and Privileged Communications
	Can a Denominational Office Be Held Liable for a Pastor's Sexual Misconduct? January/February 2010	Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers
	The First Amendment and Church Employment Disputes January/February 2008	Child Abuse Reporting; Clergy - Removal
	Fundraising and Designated Gifts November/December 2007	Charitable Contributions
	Clergy—Removal May/June 2005
	Recent Developments in Massachusetts Regarding Sexual Misconduct by Clergy and Church Workers March/April 1999
	Defamatory Statements September/October 1997	Defamation; Schools
	11,000 Nonprofits Lose Status September/October 1996
	Disaffiliated Church Allowed to Retain Property July/August 1994	Church Property
	Limited Liability of Charitable Organizations March/April 1994	Officers, Directors, and Trustees
	Churches' Interiors as Landmarks January/February 1992	Church Property; Freedom of Religion
	Medical Procedures and Freedom of Religion January/February 1992
	Court Refused to Order a Church to Honor the Real Estate Contract May/June 1991	Church Property; Contracts
	Counseling Center's Request for Building Permit Denied January/February 1991	Church Property; Counseling; Zoning
	Audits September/October 1990	Church Records
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