The Supreme Court declines to hear Church Property Rights Cases
As noted previously, the United States Supreme Court had two […]
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Challenging the Methodist Trust Clause: Mead Community Church v. The Pacific Northwest Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church
Established in the 1880’s, Mead Community Church is a small […]
Read More Denominational Trust Clauses: Indiana’s Adoption of Trust Clause Interpretation
The Church of the Brethren, South/Central Indiana District (“the […]
Read More Civil RICO Claims, Mars Hills Church and the Church
It has been reported that two former families who attended […]
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European Court Rules in Favor of Church Autonomy
On December 1, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) […]
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Property Rights, Civil Courts and Admission to Religious Schools
In a recent decision, the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed […]
Read More How Will a Court Decide My Church Dispute?
While most churches will go to great lengths to avoid […]
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