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Church Disruptions and How to Respond
Church disruptions are top-of-mind for many faith leaders in today's fractured landscape. Read on for valuable tips, insights and recommendations.
Disputes
How to Fire a Volunteer
You may not want to do it, but sometimes you need to let volunteers go.
Establishing an Arbitration Policy for Church Staff Disputes
Avoid costly legal battles through this increasingly popular approach.
Q&A: Combining a Church’s Constitution & Bylaws
Having both documents often leads to inconsistencies.
Q&A: Editing Bylaws
Can we correct grammatical errors without calling a meeting to amend our bylaws?
Common Sources of Parliamentary Procedure
Other options to consider besides Robert's Rules of Order.
What Are Registered and Certified Parliamentarians?
There are two major accrediting organizations for parliamentarians: National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP) The NAP
Creating a Severance Agreement
An effective way to avoid employee disputes.
Whose Church Is It?
California Supreme Court rules on ownership issue between national Episcopal church and local parish that seceded.
Understanding Offer and Acceptance in Land Sales
New conditions in an acceptance of sale terms can invalidate the acceptance.
Supreme Court Rulings Address Eminent Domain, Ten Commandments
Article Summary . In its most recent term the United States Supreme Court issued four
Supreme Court Rulings Address Eminent Domain, Ten Commandments
In its most recent term the United States Supreme Court issued four rulings that will
Arbitration of Construction Disputes
Be aware of arbitration clauses in contracts.