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	Churchgoer’s Criminal Stalking Conviction Vacated Due to Free Speech Concerns October 2019	Church Membership
	Court Barred from Ruling on Suit Brought by Former Church Members May/June 2019	Church Membership
	Decision Reinforces When Courts Can—or Can't—Resolve Church Bylaws Disputes January/February 2019	Church Business Meetings
	Court Willing to Resolve Pastor’s Lawsuit Against Church for Compensation Dispute July/August 2017	Clergy - Discipline and Removal
	North Carolina Appeals Court Ruling Shows Limits of Negligent Selection and Negligent Supervision November/December 2016	Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers
	Pastors Can Be Subject to Criminal Penalties for Not Complying with Legal Requirements for Valid Marriage under State Law November/December 2016	Marriage
	Embezzlement Without Internal Controls March/April 2015	Embezzlement
	Church Not Responsible for Rape of Teenage Girl by Camp Worker May/June 2014	Denominations - Legal Liability; Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities; Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers
	Church Responsible for Payroll Taxes November/December 2012	Payroll Tax Reporting
	Compensation Dispute July/August 2011	Compensation
	Church Held Liable for Pastor's Abuse of Minors July/August 2011	Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers
	Church's Insurance Policy Prevents Coverage July/August 2011	Insurance
	The Ministerial Exception and Racial Discrimination July/August 2009	Clergy - Removal; Employment Practices
	Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment March/April 2009	Employment Practices
	Sexual Harassment Suit Proceeds Against Local Church, but Not Denomination May/June 2008	Denominations - Legal Liability; Employment Practices; Sexual Harassment
	Church Members Sue for Breach of Fiduciary Duties January/February 2008	Officers, Directors, and Trustees
	Clergy-Penitent Privilege in Court Cases July/August 2007	Confidential and Privileged Communications; Criminal Liability
	Personal Injuries on Church Property and During Church Activities - Part 2 March/April 2006	Church Property; Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities
	Church Membership November/December 2005
	Personal Injuries on Church Property and During Church Activities - Part 1 July/August 2003
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