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Church’s Failure to Cooperate Results in Loss of Insurance Coverage for Storm Claim Member access only

August 2022
 Insurance

Missouri Federal Court Further Defines “Ministerial Exception” Member access only

July 2022
 Ministerial Exception

Court Rejects Man’s Attempt to Claim an Invalid Marriage Member access only

July 2022
 Marriage

A Church’s Insurance Did Not Provide Coverage for Its Pastor’s Sexual Abuse of a Minor Member access only

June 2022
 Insurance

Christian College Not Liable for Sexual Misconduct of Former Student Hired by a Church Member access only

July 2020
 Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers

Church Not Liable in Suit for Failing to Inform Parents of Child Pornography on Pastor’s Laptop Member access only

January/February 2017
 Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers

Child Abuse Reporting Member access only

July/August 2002
 Child Abuse; Child Abuse Reporting

Recent Developments in Missouri Regarding Employment Practices Member access only

November/December 1999

Charity liable for injuries sustained by an adult while bungee jumping. Member access only

November/December 1999

Recent Developments in Missouri Regarding Officers, Directors, and Trustees Member access only

March/April 1999

Recent Developments in Missouri Regarding Sexual Misconduct Member access only

March/April 1999

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

January/February 1999

Recent Developments in Missouri Regarding Schools Member access only

May/June 1998

Recent Developments in Missouri Regarding Church Property Member access only

March/April 1998

Court To Determine Whether Board Members May Serve Member access only

May/June 1997
 Officers, Directors, and Trustees

Man Sues Priest and Archdiocese Over Abuse Suffered as Teen Member access only

January/February 1997

Age Discrimination and Religious Organizations Member access only

January/February 1995
 Employment Practices

Bishop Sues Local Pastor for Refusing to Step Down Member access only

March/April 1994

Retrospective Legislation Member access only

January/February 1994

National Organizations' Liability for Accidents by Local Affiliates Member access only

March/April 1993

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Essential Guide to Copyright Law for Churches
Essential Guide to Copyright Law for Churches Member access only
Richard Hammar explains how to avoid copyright infringement.
Benevolence Fund Basics
Benevolence Fund Basics Member access only
Help your church develop a tax-compliant benevolence ministry.
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