Legal Defense Archives | Church Law & Tax

A complimentary supplement for Pastor, Church & Law, reflecting recent legal developments.

Richard R. Hammar

Identify what types of political activities are permissible.

Richard R. Hammar

Episode 2 | 18 min | October 4, 2021

The who, what, when, where, and why church law issues matter, especially now.

Erika E. Cole

Episode Trailer | 04 min | September 20, 2021

Real-life insights from a real lawyer who works every day with churches.

Erika E. Cole

But federal court also says “ministerial exception” was not an available defense to hostile environment allegation.

Richard R. Hammar

A review of state laws and court decisions affecting church leaders.

Key point 10-16.07. A liability insurance policy provides a church with a legal defense to

Key point 10-18.03. There are several legal defenses available to a denominational agency that is

Key point 10-18.02. Most courts have refused to hold denominational agencies liable for the acts

Key point 10-18.01. Some courts have found denominational agencies liable for the acts of affiliated

There are a number of legal defenses that may be available to a church that

Key Point 8-27. Churches have various defenses available to them if they are sued as

Key Point 8-11. Employees and applicants for employment who believe that an employer has violated

Key point 7-20.02. A variety of defenses are available to a church that is sued

Key point 4-11.02. Clergy who are sued for sexual misconduct may be able to assert

Key point 4-02.03. Several defenses are available to one accused of defamation. These include truth,

Key point 4-02.02. Ministers are considered “public figures” and as a result they cannot be

Key point 4-02.01. Ministers may be liable for making defamatory statements if a civil court

Key point 4-06. Clergy who sign legal documents in their own name with no indication

Key point 4-05. Most courts have rejected clergy malpractice as a basis for liability in