Legal Developments
Issues that affect ministers and churches
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Colorado Pastor’s Defamation Claim Falls ShortJuly 2023 |
Defamation |
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Sexual Abuse Screenings and LiabilityFebruary 2015 |
Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers |
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Tithing When You’re BankruptJuly 2012 |
Bankruptcy; Charitable Contributions |
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Release FormsNovember 2011 |
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FLSA and the Ministerial ExceptionNovember 2011 |
Minimum Wage and Overtime Pay |
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Clergy Compensation DisputesMarch 2009 |
Compensation and Benefits |
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Breach of Fiduciary DutyMay 2007 |
Denominations - Legal Liability; Fiduciary Duty; Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers |
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Civil Liability for Failure to Report Child AbuseJanuary 2007 |
Child Abuse; Child Abuse Reporting |
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Personal Injuries on Church Property and During Church Activities – Part 1March 2006 |
Church Property; Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities |
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Church RecordsJuly 2001 |
Church Records |
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Recent Developments in Colorado Regarding the Taxation of Church PropertyJuly 1999 |
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Recent Developments in Colorado Regarding Sexual Misconduct and Fiduciary DutyJuly 1998 |
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Insurance Coverage of Sexual MisconductSeptember 1997 |
Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers |
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Church and Pastor Sued Over Child MolestationSeptember 1997 |
Counseling; Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers |
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Ministers’ and Churches’ Liability for Sexual MisconductMarch 1997 |
Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers |
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Church Employee Dismissed After Making Accusations of Sexual MisconductJanuary 1997 |
Freedom of Religion; Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers |
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Colorado Church Wins Zoning DisputeMay 1996 |
Zoning |
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Can Parents Claim “Educational Malpractice” Against a School?January 1995 |
Schools |
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Criminal Liability for Reliance on Prayer to Cure a ChildSeptember 1991 |
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Ministers’ Failure to Pay TaxesMay 1991 |
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