“Clergy as Mandated Reporters, Without Exception?” Wagenmaker & Oberly’s blog features an overview here.
FREE Webinar: “How to Have Conversations about Church Salaries”
FREE Webinar: “How to Have Conversations about Church Salaries” On June 5, 2019, at noon E.D.T., Church Law & Tax is hosting a free webinar on “how to have salary conversations with different people in your church—your supervisor, your church board, and your congregation.” Register here.
“With Attendance Down, Rural Churches Pool Resources To Keep Doors Open”
“With Attendance Down, Rural Churches Pool Resources To Keep Doors Open” NPR’s Morning Edition aired this story from WFIU Public Radio about rural churches pooling resources to keep their doors open. The story highlights a growing dynamic that often requires thoughtful legal counsel to navigate questions related to employment, governance, and the contract between congregations sharing clergy and other resources.
“Nonprofit Embezzlement—What to Do When Lightning Strikes”
“Nonprofit Embezzlement—What to Do When Lightning Strikes” CharityLawyerBlog has a baker’s dozen steps to take after discovering an embezzlement incident here.
“Catholic Agency Challenges Michigan’s Child-Placement Anti-Discrimination Policy”
“Catholic Agency Challenges Michigan’s Child-Placement Anti-Discrimination Policy” Religion Clause covers the suit here.
“Mosque sues Meriden over permit denial”
“Mosque sues Meriden over permit denial” The Meriden (Conn.) Record-Journal reports here.
“CUPON slaps Chestnut Ridge with another legal action vs. house of worship law”
“CUPON slaps Chestnut Ridge with another legal action vs. house of worship law” The Rockland/Westchester (N.Y.) Journal News reports here.
“Rastafarian church in Downtown Madison distributes cannabis as city tries to stop it”
“Rastafarian church in Downtown Madison distributes cannabis as city tries to stop it” Wisconsin State Journal reports here.
“The Satanic Temple is a real religion, says IRS”
“The Satanic Temple is a real religion, says IRS” The Salt Lake Tribune had this article describing the decision with comments from scholars.