Resources & Blogs

We're glad to share this guest post from Rob Hughes of Aeris Labs. Rob points out 10 easy-to-miss risks on church websites, from expired domains to missing security records, along with simple steps you can take this week to protect your organization.

Should ministries focus on limiting liability or caring for victims? Discover why it's a false choice—and the practical safeguards that protect both.

Should your lawyer be using AI — and what does it mean for your legal costs? This post breaks down how AI is changing legal work, what it means for clients, and why it's not a substitute for sound legal judgment.

Employee obligations in workplace investigations: cooperation requirements, discipline for refusal, and legal protections employers must know.

Colorado has enacted new regulations restricting the use of 15-passenger vans for transporting children.

What should an organization say after someone is fired for sexual harassment or misconduct—within the organization, to outsiders, or to future employers?

Learn the key tax and charitable solicitation filing requirements for nonprofits, including IRS Form 990 obligations and state registration rules for fundraising compliance.

A high-level overview of key year-end tax considerations for businesses, covering entity type, income and expenses, payroll compliance, and common risk areas as owners prepare for tax filings.

Is saying “Merry Christmas” really controversial? This article examines the “War on Christmas,” its cultural roots, and what employment law actually allows when it comes to holiday greetings, religious speech, and accommodations at work.

This article addresses the common sources of internal church disputes and discusses how churches, ministers, denominations, and other players can identify potential areas of controversy, prevent litigation, and help ensure favorable outcomes if litigation does arise. First, we discuss the concept of church polity as a framework for understanding issues associated with litigation. Next we cover how the governing documents of a church are often critical to both creating and resolving legal disputes. Third, we discuss church litigation resulting from church property disputes and how to prevent and prepare for such controversies. Fourth, we focus on avoiding legal trouble related to defamation and other claims resulting from church discipline. Fifth, we discuss constitutional principles that restrict courts from deciding certain church disputes. Finally, we explore practical steps that church leaders can take to prevent conflicts and keep them out of court.