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September 2019

Protecting Your Church from Lawsuits 
Attorney Sally Wagenmaker offers insights on legal risks and liabilities associated with ministry in an interview with Matt 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.

New Email Scam Targets Payroll 
Churches should verify that requests for bank account changes are legitimate.

Is Your Church Paying Fair Salaries? 
Attracting and keeping quality employees while practicing good stewardship.

The Newest Technology Isn’t Always the Best Technology 
Before your next tech purchase, use these three tips.

Appellate Court: Age Discrimination Claim Against Church May Proceed 
Lower court instructed to evaluate merits of dismissed employee's lawsuit, suggesting possible vulnerability for churches.

Victim May Sue Religious School and Its Leaders for Failing to Report Abuse, Court Says 
A negligence claim can proceed on evidence that religious leaders failed to follow state reporting laws.

Q&A: The Ins and Outs of Form 941 
Is a church with only one employee who is a minister required to file this form?

Shining a Light on How Churches Spend Money 
New survey results provide insights on budget trends and decisions nationwide.