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Court Cannot Rule on Sexual Harassment Claims from Church Employees Member access only

Ministerial Exception; Sexual Harassment

Court Allows Pastor’s Wrongful Dismissal Lawsuit to Proceed Member access only

Clergy - Removal

Sexual Harassment Claim by a Minister Dismissed for Lack of Proof Member access only

Sexual Harassment

Court Rules Church’s Insurance Policy Exclusion Precludes Coverage for Church in Negligence Lawsuit Member access only

Insurance

Trial Court’s Order Banning Man Guilty of Food Stamp Fraud from Food Pantries Ruled Unlawful  Member access only

Church Not Liable for Camp Attendee’s Death Due to Lack of Foreseeability Member access only

Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities

In Pastor and Deacons Conflict, Court Says Intervention Barred by First Amendment Member access only

Clergy - Discipline and Removal

A Church's Knowledge and Liability Member access only

Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers

First Amendment Doesn't Keep Court from Resolving Defamation Claims Member access only

Defamation

Tax Exemption for Church-Owned Land Member access only

Taxation - Church Property

Who Is Covered on a Release Form? Member access only

Follow Procedural Requirements for Church Business Meetings Member access only

Church Business Meetings

Church Preschool Sued for Spanking Incident  Member access only

Schools

Age Discrimination Lawsuits Member access only

Employment Practices

Unlawful Termination

Clergy - Removal

Civil Liability for Failure to Report Child Abuse Member access only

Child Abuse; Child Abuse Reporting

Personal Injuries on Church Property and During Church Activities Member access only

Church Property; Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities

Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers Member access only

Is Your CPA Firm Liable If Embezzlement Occurs? Member access only

Personal Injuries on Church Property and During Church Activities - Part 1 Member access only

Church Property; Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities