Resources & Blogs

In April 2017, the 7th Circuit became the first federal appeals court to conclude that Title VII provides protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation. Learn more in this informative look at the Court’s opinion.

A multi-chapter resource by Theresa Lynn Sidebotham, Esq. and Dr. Brent Lindquist about what are acceptable questions for pre-screening questionnaires.

A multi-chapter resource that's simply all about contracts: what they are, what's in them, and more.

A two-part resource about how to request attorney fees at the Colorado Court of Appeals, focusing on the required procedure for doing so.

A multi-chapter resource about when to file a cert petition, looking at how to evaluate factors that may it more likely for cert to be granted, as well as the strategy of filing for cert.

A federal judge in Texas has granted a nationwide injunction that temporarily halts the new federal overtime rule change that was set to go into effect on December 1st. This ruling is big news for many ministries.

A multi-chapter resource by Theresa Lynn Sidebotham, Esq. and Dr. Brent Lindquist about some ways to tell when you, a colleague, or an employee might need some additional help (such as counseling), and how that could have implications in the workplace.

A multi-chapter resource by Theresa Lynn Sidebotham, Esq. and Dr. Brent Lindquist about the issue of risk management and the vulnerability of missions for where their people are, and what they do.

A multi-chapter resource about the pros and cons of handling the appeal yourself as trial counsel, handing the case over to appellate counsel, and whether there is any better solution.

The point of this recent case is that Title VII does not cover sexual orientation discrimination, but the court wishes that it did.