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Legal Developments

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Discarding Relevant Video Evidence Leads to $500,000 Judgment Against School Member access only

Child Abuse; Church Records

‘Discovery Rule’ Allows Floating Statute of Limitations for Some Child Sexual Abuse Victims Member access only

Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers

Church Is Liable for Molestation of Minor Member access only

Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers

Conspicuously Display Provisions on Release Forms Member access only

Probation Conditions for Sex Offenders at Church Member access only

Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers

Youth Pastor Jailed for Sexual Misconduct Member access only

Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers

Child Killed in Church Parking Lot Member access only

Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities

Liability for Off-Campus Trips Member access only

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

Youth Pastor Jailed for Sexual Misconduct Member access only

Denominations - Legal Liability; Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers

Segregation of Damages Member access only

Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers

Child Abuse: Mandatory Reporters and Victims' Rights Member access only

Child Abuse Reporting

Former Director of Evangelization Sues Diocese for Wrongful Termination Member access only

Child Abuse Reporting; Clergy - Removal

Non-Ministers and Wrongful Termination Claims

Employment Practices; Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers

The Ministerial Exception and Lawsuits Member access only

Denominations - Legal Liability; Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers

Negligent Supervision and Sexual Offenses Member access only

Denominations - Legal Liability; Sexual Harassment; Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers

Church Property Member access only

Church Property

Confidential and Privileged Communications Member access only

Confidential and Privileged Communications Member access only

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

Recent Developments in Washington Regarding Wills, Trusts, and Estates Member access only