White Papers
White Papers dive deep into complex legal and organizational issues.
Written by our attorneys and subject matter experts, they offer thorough analysis and practical solutions.
How should churches and ministries respond to child sexual abuse in ways that are both biblically faithful and legally responsible?
How can ministries and NGOs prepare for crises such as kidnappings, violence, or natural disasters while minimizing legal and organizational risk?
How can ministries and NGOs prepare for crises such as kidnappings, violence, or natural disasters while minimizing legal and organizational risk?
Who qualifies for the ministerial exception, and how can religious organizations use it to defend against employment lawsuits?
When people think of child sexual abuse or sexual misconduct against children, they often do not think of inappropriate behavior between children. But the reality is that often, minors are both perpetrators and victims. This article provides recommendations for responses that will bring healing rather than make matters worse.
A white paper by Theresa Lynn Sidebotham, Esq. about how to protect your religious organization from the risk of lawsuits.
A white paper by Judge David M. Furman with Theresa Lynn Sidebotham, Esq. and Jessica Ross, Esq. which contains a basic overview of appellate practice in Colorado state courts.
A white paper by Theresa Lynn Sidebotham, Esq. about what a good investigative process should look like within a religious organization.
A white paper by Theresa Lynn Sidebotham, Esq. and Hugh Jones, Esq., Charity Counsel, about religious organizations and their various religion-based exemptions and defense.
A white paper by Theresa Lynn Sidebotham, Esq. and Jessica Ross, Esq. which discusses the employee hiring process and how to protect your organization from the risk of liability.