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	Colorado Pastor’s Defamation Claim Falls Short July 2023	Defamation
	A Church’s Insurer Was Not Obligated to Provide a Legal Defense for Congregant Facing a Lawsuit May 2022	Defamation
	Defamation Claim Dismissed Due to Church’s “Qualified Privilege” March 2022	Confidential and Privileged Communications; Defamation
	A Fired Pastor’s Defamation Suit Is Dismissed August 2021	Clergy - Discipline and Removal; Defamation
	First Amendment Bars Court from Resolving Dismissed Member’s Lawsuit April 2019	Church Members; Defamation
	Church Protected by “Qualified Privilege” from Defamation Claims by Minister April 2019	Defamation; Sexual Harassment; Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers
	Pastor’s Age Discrimination Claim Against a Denominational Agency Was Barred by the “Ministerial Exception.” April 2018	Breach of Contract; Defamation; Judicial Resolution of Church Disputes
	Court Rules First Amendment Bars Its Involvement in Defamation Claim Against Couple’s Former Pastor and Church June 2017	Church Members; Defamation
	Victims of Alleged Defamation Can Compel Internet Service Provider to Disclose Anonymous Poster’s Identity April 2017	Defamation
	Pastor’s Letter to Congregation about Former Member’s Lawsuit Was Not Defamatory Due to Factual Nature October 2016	Defamation
	The Extent of “Qualified Privilege” and the Legal Consequences of Violating Bylaws February 2016	Charters, Constitutions, and Bylaws; Defamation
	Anonymous Online Posting May Not Safeguard Individuals from Defamation Claims, Disclosure of Identity October 2015	Defamation
	Church Board Guilty of Defamation December 2014	Defamation
	First Amendment Doesn’t Keep Court from Resolving Defamation Claims October 2014	Defamation
	Ministerial Exception Prevents Courts from Making Defamation Charges June 2014	Clergy - Discipline and Removal; Defamation; Employment Practices
	Church Member Sues Pastor for Defamation August 2013	Defamation; Fiduciary Duty
	Defamation in Church Business Meetings March 2013	Defamation
	Defamation and Proof of Injury to Reputation March 2013	Defamation
	Defamation Claim Against Church March 2012	Board Members - Removal; Defamation; Minutes
	Employee Injured While Commuting to Work March 2012	Board Members - Removal; Defamation; Minutes
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