FREE WEBINAR: “The Promise and Perils of Religious Arbitration: New Research, Emerging Trends, and Practitioners’ Perspectives” Emory University’s Center for the Study of Law and Religion is hosting a free webinar at noon E.S.T. on March 3, 2022. Find more details and the registration form here.
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“How to Host a Copyright Compliant Church Super Bowl Party”
“How to Host a Copyright Compliant Church Super Bowl Party” Christian Copyright Solutions has an explanation and a list of rules to follow to avoid possible copyright infringement here.
FREE WEBINAR: “Fraud in the Church: What we learned from 700 church leaders”
FREE WEBINAR: “Fraud in the Church: What we learned from 700 church leaders” On Wednesday, October 27 at noon E.D.T., ChurchLaw&Tax will host a free webinar discussing a recent survey related to fraud in the church and share best practices to reduce vulnerability to fraud. Register here.
“Bylaws: Indemnification”
“Bylaws: Indemnification” Every set of church and related ministry bylaws should address whether, to what extent, and under what conditions the legal and related costs of board members, employees, and other agents will be covered. Gene Takagi at Nonprofit Law Blog has a good overview here. Takagi’s piece includes a list and brief description of related types of insurance. It also mentions a couple specific items related to California law as well as a relevant section of a California statute that may not apply to your organization. Make sure to consult a legal professional in your jurisdiction.
“Five Ways Designated Giving Can Get Your Church in TroubleFive Ways Designated Giving Can Get Your Church in Trouble”
“Five Ways Designated Giving Can Get Your Church in Trouble.” Church Answers has a quick list of problems, legal, practical, and pastoral, here.
FREE WEBINAR: Top Legal Considerations for a Post-Pandemic Church
FREE WEBINAR: Top Legal Considerations for a Post-Pandemic Church. On May 20 at 1:00 p.m. E.D.T., the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability will host a free webinar featuring Erika E. Cole, who will discuss legal issues church leaders should consider in the coming months. The issues include commercial property, mergers, employment, and more. Click here to register and learn more.
“When Blessing the Water Is Not Enough”
“When Blessing the Water Is Not Enough” Church Litigation Update summarizes an Ohio case involving a church that faced problems dealing with environmental regulators related to its well water and shares four lessons to learn. Read it here.
FREE “The Church Law & Finance Virtual Conference” Sept. 24
FREE “The Church Law & Finance Virtual Conference” Sept. 24. Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP & Aronson, LLC present a free conference several timely topics. The conference consists of several presentations from 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. E.D.T. Register here.
“What do we do if a church employee is diagnosed with COVID-19?”
“What do we do if a church employee is diagnosed with COVID-19?” Clergy Financial Resources has a brief overview and links to helpful resources here.
“Preparing for In-Person Religious Services: Legal Updates and Best Practices”
“Preparing for In-Person Religious Services: Legal Updates and Best Practices” Wagenmaker Law has an overview of several issues related to returning to in-person worship here.