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What church leaders should know about First Amendment rights, liability, and more.
Liability
Legal Considerations for Coronavirus Guidance and Church Gatherings
Government actions that impact constitutional interests must follow certain rules.
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.
Best Practices for Avoiding Cyberliability Problems
Steps to take to avoid data breaches and other mishaps.
Unpaid Payroll Taxes: A Hidden Liability for Churches and Leaders
A recent case in the for-profit world underscores the potential threat.
Why Domestic Violence in the Home Endangers Your Church
Step one: acknowledge that it happens.
Church Liability for Publishing Information Online
Despite dismissal, case shows precautions churches should take when handling private information.
What Pastors Need to Know About Mental Health, Ministry, and Liability
How both legal experts and ministry leaders approach mental health issues in the church.
How Your Church Can Avoid Social Media Conflict
Five principles to guide your church's online presence.
Responding to Anonymous Allegations
An unknown party seriously accuses a church leader. What should be done?
Assumption of Risk Forms: A Legal Blind Spot for Many Churches
Without careful legal review, these forms are useless to churches.
A 16-Point Evaluation for Assumption of Risk Forms
Consider these key points in evaluating the validity of a release or assumption of risk form.
How to Train Church Finance Department Workers
The methods and key elements needed for financial managers of ministries.
The Growing Need for Cyberliability Insurance
How increased online and electronic activity exposes congregations to new risks.
The State of Abuse Prevention in the Church
Awareness of the issue has grown, and caring for victims of past abuse is key
Protect Your Church’s Financial Health
How internal controls disrupt the fraud triangle.
Understanding Worship Music Copyright Law
Staying legal is important, but we might not always grasp exactly why, or who benefits.
Travel Injuries: Why Churches Must Prepare Better
A $42 million school verdict underscores need for prevention.
Message Sent: Liability May Exist for Senders of Texts
A startling ruling underscores the importance of cell phone policies for churches.