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Court Affirms Pastor’s Conviction, Sentence for Embezzlement
October 2022
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Discrimination Claim Brought Against School that Fired Gay Teacher Allowed to Proceed
June 2022
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In a Battle of Bylaws, Court’s Intervention with Pastor’s Firing Found Proper
May 2022
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Former Youth Leader Convicted for Attempting to Engage Minors in Sexting
May 2021
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Church Was Not Legally Responsible for a Man Injured on Its Property
March 2021
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August 2020
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Churchgoer’s Criminal Stalking Conviction Vacated Due to Free Speech Concerns
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July/August 2017
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North Carolina Appeals Court Ruling Shows Limits of Negligent Selection and Negligent Supervision
November/December 2016
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Pastors Can Be Subject to Criminal Penalties for Not Complying with Legal Requirements for Valid Marriage under State Law
November/December 2016
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March/April 2015
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Church Not Responsible for Rape of Teenage Girl by Camp Worker
May/June 2014
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November/December 2012
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July/August 2009
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