Q&A: Make Sure Your Super Bowl Watch Party Splits the Uprights Make sure the Super Bowl watch party you’re planning for your church follows NFL guidelines for copyright, trademark and acceptable use. Rick Spruill
Recommended Reading Preparing for Natural Disasters—And Responding to Them Churches are often the first to offer relief. Here's how to become part of the effort. The Editors
Q&A: Can a Church Glorify God via the Property Tax Process? Absolutely. What churches should know, especially when an unexpected property tax bill arrives. The Editors
City Ordered to Pay Fees, Damages for RLUIPA Violation St. Pete Beach sought to restrict the beachfront church from soliciting donations from the public in exchange for the use of its parking lot. Richard R. Hammar
10 Legal and Tax Developments for Churches and Church Staff Richard Hammar covers what church leaders should know—and anticipate—for the rest of 2022 and into 2023. Richard R. Hammar
Church’s Failure to Cooperate Results in Loss of Insurance Coverage for Storm Claim The church never submitted proof of loss form or other required supporting information. Richard R. Hammar
A Church Loses Land to a Family That Maintained It for Years A long list of multiple uses and actions performed by the plaintiffs over decades showed the property became theirs through “adverse possession.” Richard R. Hammar
Understanding Restrictions Placed on Property Deeds Ruling offers insights into two types of conditions that may affect how a church owns, uses, sells, or gives away its land. Richard R. Hammar
Protester Could Be Banned from Church Property—but Distance Restriction Found Improper Attempt to prohibit a disruptive person from coming within 5,000 feet went too far, appellate court says. Richard R. Hammar
A VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE Introduction: Religious Land Use & The Church A five-part series on an often overlooked law that can benefit churches.
RLUIPA Case Study: City Walk Urban Mission How one religious organization successfully navigated zoning codes. Matthew Branaugh
Video Series Religious Land Use & The Church: A Virtual Roundtable A virtual roundtable of attorneys discusses an often overlooked religious land use law. Featuring attorneys Midgett Parker, John Mauck, Noel Sterrett, Eric Treene, and Matthew Branaugh
Church Loses Property after Violating Deed Restriction Why a New York court said a diocese’s building and land must be returned to the previous owner. Richard R. Hammar
Churches Sued for Damages to a Neighboring Property Landowners may face liability if their actions result in environmental damage to neighboring properties. Richard R. Hammar
Church Was Not Legally Responsible for a Man Injured on Its Property The plaintiff “did not take reasonable care” when ascending an irregular stairway. Richard R. Hammar
The Top 5 Reasons Churches and Religious Organizations End Up in Court And how you can make sure your church isn't one of the statistics. The Editors
Church Facility Care During Shutdowns and Limited Use Expert tips to keep your building in good shape and ready when life returns to the new normal. Chris Lutes
Advantage Member Exclusive Why Churches Should Use Caution When Collaborating with Developers The cautions churches should take when collaborating with developers to avoid costly legal battles over property. Gisele Kalonzo-Douglas
Is Your Church Prepared to Host a Large Event? 11 question checklist to help you assess the unique risks your event presents. Jonathan Sprowl
Do We Have Clear Procedures for Facility Use? Discover if your church is prepared to share its property.