Legal Developments
Issues that affect ministers and churches
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Lawsuit Challenges Church’s Selection of PastorSeptember 1997 |
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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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Can Church Records Be Subpoenaed?July 1997 |
Church Records |
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Church Members Sue to Remove MinisterJuly 1997 |
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Teacher Seduces High School StudentJuly 1997 |
Counseling; Schools |
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Thefts from Church Coat RacksJuly 1997 |
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The Clergy-Penitent Privilege and Consent to DisclosureJuly 1997 |
Confidential and Privileged Communications; Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers |
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Priest Sues Bishop and Diocese for DefamationJuly 1997 |
Defamation |
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Man Sues Over Molestation by School CounselorJuly 1997 |
Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers |
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Man Alleges Sexual Abuse; Sues Priest and DioceseJuly 1997 |
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School’s Liability for a Student’s SuicideJuly 1997 |
Counseling |
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Denomination Not Liable for Pastor’s MisconductJuly 1997 |
Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers |
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Minors and Assumption of RiskJuly 1997 |
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Priest Molests ChildrenJuly 1997 |
Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers |
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Police Officer Sues Protesters at Abortion ClinicJuly 1997 |
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Prayer in School Board MeetingsJuly 1997 |
Schools |
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Man Sues Diocese and Two Priests Over AbuseJuly 1997 |
Sexual Misconduct by Clergy, Lay Employees, and Volunteers |
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Accusing Church Employees of Financial MisconductJune 1997 |
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Intervening Cause and Injuries on Church PropertyMay 1997 |
Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities |
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Charitable Immunity LawMay 1997 |
Personal Injuries on Church Property or During Church Activities |