“Church, City Settle ‘Tiny House’ Dispute” KNSI has a report here about an Episcopal church in St. Cloud, Minnesota, that used a tiny house for a homeless person, to which the the city of St. Cloud objected to. ChurchLaw&Tax includes a summary in its weekly news roundup here.
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“Catholic priest is (allegedly) an equal opportunity offender, court says, dismissing bias suit”
“Catholic priest is (allegedly) an equal opportunity offender, court says, dismissing bias suit” Robin Shea at Employment & Labor Insider has this summary of a decision involving an allegedly foul-mouthed priest who serves as principal of a Roman Catholic school. The court dismissed defamation, harassment, and discrimination claims against the principal, school, Cardinal TImothy Dolan, the principal’s two alleged “henchmen,” and the Archdiocese of New York. Read the complaint here. Here’s how Shea sums it up: Continue reading ““Catholic priest is (allegedly) an equal opportunity offender, court says, dismissing bias suit””
“A chaplain’s conscience vs. the Bureau of Prisons”
“A chaplain’s conscience vs. the Bureau of Prisons” Justin George has this report on a prison chaplain’s challenge to federal prison policy requiring him to carry pepper spray while on the job.
1740 Responding to allegations of sex abuse
What should you do if a leader of your religious organization is accused of sexual abuse? Assess the facts. Contact and coordinate with law enforcement. Contact denominational leaders. Disclose the facts to the congregation and invite other victims to report. Offer counseling to victims. Call your insurer. Prepare for negative responses and turbulent times. And remember that you’re not alone.
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Over Dissent, En Banc Rehearing Denied On Mississippi Conscience Protection Act
“Over Dissent, En Banc Rehearing Denied On Mississippi Conscience Protection Act” Religion Clause reports here on Barber v. Bryant, (5th Cir., Sept. 29, 2017).
“Nuns Lose Challenge To Pipeline”
“Nuns Lose Challenge To Pipeline” Religion Clause reports here on Adorers of the Blood of Christ v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, (E.D. Pa. Sept. 28, 2017). Lancaster Online reported on it here.
“Directors’ and Officers’ Duty of Care – Pay Attention and Take Responsibility!”
“Directors’ and Officers’ Duty of Care – Pay Attention and Take Responsibility!” The Wagenmaker & Oberly blog has this post, part one of a three-part series on fiduciary responsibilities.
“Wearing the Right “Hat”: the Duty of Loyalty”
“Wearing the Right “Hat”: the Duty of Loyalty” This post appeared on the Wagenmaker & Oberly blog.
“Are job descriptions required by law?”
“Are job descriptions required by law?” Clergy Financial Resources has a quick overview here.
“New bill would let churches access FEMA money”
“New bill would let churches access FEMA money” The Washington Examiner covers the legislation here. A summary is part of ChurchLaw&Tax’s weekly news summary.