“Kenyan Church Claims Baltimore County’s Land Use Regulations Impose Substantial Burden”

October 26, 2017October 26, 2017by Josh S. Tatum in 4th Circuit, Christian, land use, RLUIPA

“Kenyan Church Claims Baltimore County’s Land Use Regulations Impose Substantial Burden” RLUIPA Defense reports here.

D.C. Dist.: RFRA requires allowing church to hold in-person, outdoor worship

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D.C. Dist.: RFRA requires allowing church to hold in-person, outdoor…

“Preparing for In-Person Religious Services: Legal Updates and Best Practices”

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“How to Host a Copyright Compliant Church Super Bowl Party”

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Wis. Ct. App.: Church Daycare Cook Cannot Sue Based on Prohibition against Cohabitation

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Ind.: “Premises” Means Entire Parcel for State’s Church Liability Shield

4 months ago by Josh S. Tatum 3 min read No comments

Indiana statute protects worshipping communities from claims based on personal injuries sustained on their properties “used primarily for worship services.” The only duty owed to injured persons is to warn of hidden dangers of which it has actual knowledge and not to intentionally harm the person. So if someone gets hurt in a worship space, the religious organization very likely will have a quick exit from any lawsuit brought as a result. But what if the injury occurs elsewhere on property that also has a church building, like next to the parking lot? Is that still part of property used primarily for worship? The Indiana Supreme Court just unanimously answered “Yes.”