What Are the Consequences of Canceling an Off-Site Church Event? What churches should consider if they are under contract for a venue. Erika E. Cole
Precautions and Protocols to Take When Responding to a Pandemic A medical professional and church leader explains how churches can respond safely and effectively. Holly Hammar Lear, PhD MPH RN
Video: Richard Hammar Explains 4 Keys Issues to Consider During a Pandemic What church leaders should know about First Amendment rights, liability, and more.
Legal Considerations for Coronavirus Guidance and Church Gatherings Government actions that impact constitutional interests must follow certain rules. Theresa Sidebotham and Nicole Hunt
Protecting Your Church from Lawsuits Attorney Sally Wagenmaker offers insights on legal risks and liabilities associated with ministry in an interview with Matt Branaugh. Matthew Branaugh
When Is It Wise to Pay for Legal Counsel? Attorney Sally Wagenmaker offers guidelines on when to consider paid professionals in an interview with Matthew Branaugh. Matthew Branaugh
Avoiding Church Lawsuits Create proactive procedures to avoid common reasons why churches most often go to court.
Best Practices for Avoiding Cyberliability Problems Steps to take to avoid data breaches and other mishaps. Bobby Ross Jr.
Unpaid Payroll Taxes: A Hidden Liability for Churches and Leaders A recent case in the for-profit world underscores the potential threat. Matthew Branaugh
Understanding Church Insurance Understand your church's insurance needs to be assured you have adequate coverage.
Course of Employment Key point 10-02.03. Churches can be legally responsible on the basis of the respondeat superior
Inapplicability to Nonprofit Organizations Key point 10-02.04. The fundamental policy supporting the doctrine of respondeat superior is “risk allocation.”
Court Decisions Recognizing Negligent Selection Claims Key point 10-04.01. Some courts have found churches liable on the basis of negligent selection
Court Decisions Rejecting Negligent Selection Claims Key point 10-04.02. Some courts have found churches not liable on the basis of negligent
Risk Management Key point 10-04.03. Churches can reduce the risk of liability based on negligent selection for
The Relevance of Sexual Orientation in Selecting Youth or Children’s Workers Key point 10-04.04. The courts have generally ruled, in recent years, that homosexuals are no
Court Decisions Recognizing Negligent Selection Claims Key point 10-05.01. Some courts have found churches liable on the basis of negligent selection
Court Decisions Rejecting Negligent Selection Claims Key point 10-05.02. Some courts have found churches not liable on the basis of negligent
Risk Management Key point 10-05.03. Churches can reduce the risk of liability based on negligent supervision for
Court Decisions Recognizing Negligent Retention Claims Key point 10-07.01. Some courts have found churches liable on the basis of negligent retention