With the Covid-19 pandemic inevitably destined to find its way into the world history books, a body of law has evolved that sets the stage for future debates about the separation of church and state. One case to watch [...]
There are a number of reasons a place of worship or other organization might shutter its doors (e.g. aging congregation, deteriorating facility, changing neighborhood demographics, etc.). Deciding to permanently close can be unexpected and emotional. Whether the decision is [...]
It’s 2023! Are you ready for the new year and the new post-pandemic normal? More places of worship are now fully reopened and released from local ordinances and state executive orders. Many parishioners are eager to put the Covid-19 [...]
Books are one of the greatest creations, ever. They are a mode of transportation taking their reader to faraway places, a microscope to help dissect big ideas into their components, and a companion when one needs love, hope, comfort, [...]
In October, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in a case analyzing whether employers can claim overtime exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) for highly compensated workers who are not paid a weekly or annual salary. In [...]
Last month, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a case called In Re Grand Jury, which asks the justices to decide whether the attorney-client privilege should apply to protect communications that include both legal and non-legal advice. Because employers often [...]
The headlines are inescapable as the news is sadly becoming filled with reports of alleged ministerial misconduct that can wreak havoc on religious institutions and dismantle the trust and faith congregations have in leadership. An area of increasing legal liability [...]
Organizational structure and processes are critical for business sustainability and effectiveness. Sound business practices are no less important for faith-based organizations that may often find themselves at the center of unexpected and costly legal issues because of a failure to [...]
