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“2nd Circuit: Rabbinical College Prevails In Part of Its Zoning Law Challenge”

“2nd Circuit: Rabbinical College Prevails In Part of Its Zoning Law Challenge” Religion Clause covers the decision here.

December 23, 2019by Josh S. Tatum in 2nd Circuit, Free Exercise Clause, Jewish, land use, New York, schools

“Supreme Court Grants Cert. In 2 Ministerial Exception Cases”

“Supreme Court Grants Cert. In 2 Ministerial Exception Cases” Religion Clause covers the cases here.

December 19, 2019December 19, 2019by Josh S. Tatum in 9th Circuit, California, employment, Free Exercise Clause, Ministerial Exception, religious exemptions, Roman Catholic, U.S. Supreme Court

“Supreme Court Grants Cert. In 2 Ministerial Exception Cases”

“Supreme Court Grants Cert. In 2 Ministerial Exception Cases” Religion Clause covers the cases
here.

December 18, 2019by Josh S. Tatum in 9th Circuit, California, employment, Free Exercise Clause, Ministerial Exception, religious exemptions, Roman Catholic, schools

“Supreme Court Grants Cert. In 2 Ministerial Exception Cases”

“Supreme Court Grants Cert. In 2 Ministerial Exception Cases” Religion Clause covers the cases
here.

December 18, 2019by Josh S. Tatum in 9th Circuit, California, employment, Free Exercise Clause, Ministerial Exception, religious exemptions, Roman Catholic, schools

“Former priest sues Archdiocese of St. Louis for naming him on list of alleged abusers”

“Former priest sues Archdiocese of St. Louis for naming him on list of alleged abusers” The St. Louis Post- Dispatch covers the litigation
here.

December 8, 2019by Josh S. Tatum in child protection, defamation, employment, Missouri, Roman Catholic, sexual abuse, sexual misconduct

“Becoming a Millionaire on a Pastor’s Salary”

“Becoming a Millionaire on a Pastor’s Salary” Trinity Foundation has a case study of high pastoral compensation and potential developments in the U.S. Senate here.

December 7, 2019by Josh S. Tatum in 501(c)(3), boards, Christian, compensation, conflicts of interest, employment, fiduciary responsibilities, finances, governance, tax exemption, taxes

“Nonprofit Law Jargon Buster: The Role of Secretary”

“Nonprofit Law Jargon Buster: The Role of Secretary” The Charity Lawyer Blog has a quick reminder of the secretary’s important responsibilities
here.

December 5, 2019by Josh S. Tatum in fiduciary responsibilities, governance, meetings, minutes, record-keeping

“Chicago suburb seeks to block church’s winter homeless shelter”

“Chicago suburb seeks to block church’s winter homeless shelter.” Religion News Service covers the lawsuit here.

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019by Josh S. Tatum in Christian, Evangelical Christians, Free Exercise Clause, Illinois, land use, property, public accommodations, RLUIPA, social ministries, Uncategorized

“The Ins and Outs of Conducting Background Checks”

“The Ins and Outs of Conducting Background Checks.” Clergy Fincancial Resources has guidance for doing background checks as part of the hiring process here.

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019by Josh S. Tatum in child protection, employment, fiduciary responsibilities, fraud, governance, record-keeping, risk management

2nd Cir.: Christian Adoption Agency May Continue Ongoing Cases Pending Appeal Despite Nondiscrimination Noncompliance

2nd Cir.: Christian Adoption Agency May Continue Ongoing Cases Pending Appeal Despite Nondiscrimination Noncompliance. Religion Clause covers the decision here.

November 6, 2019November 6, 2019by Josh S. Tatum in 2nd Circuit, adoption, Christian, civil rights, Equal Protection, Free Exercise Clause, government benefits, LGBT rights, New York, religious exemptions

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