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How This Church’s Bylaws Changes Caused Members to Sue in Court
Erika Cole 6/3/25 Erika Cole 6/3/25

How This Church’s Bylaws Changes Caused Members to Sue in Court

When updating Houston's Second Baptist Church Bylaws, the 94,000 members allegedly did not get proper notice of the change in voting rights of the members. The change effectively removed all member voting rights for future pastors.

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Sacred Names, Legal Games: Trademark Clashes in Christian Circles
Erika Cole 5/27/25 Erika Cole 5/27/25

Sacred Names, Legal Games: Trademark Clashes in Christian Circles

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Faith Bible Missionary Church, Inc. v Church Mutual Insurance Co. S I.
Erika Cole 6/13/23 Erika Cole 6/13/23

Faith Bible Missionary Church, Inc. v Church Mutual Insurance Co. S I.

This week's case comes from Louisiana, deals with an insurance dispute, and highlights the need for detailed records and a deep understanding of your church's policies.

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Miller v. Board of TRUSTEES of Second Baptist Church of Starkville, MS
Erika Cole 5/23/23 Erika Cole 5/23/23

Miller v. Board of TRUSTEES of Second Baptist Church of Starkville, MS

Does this church’s Board of Trustees have the authority to sue their pastor over a construction dispute?

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Jonathan David Robbins v. State of Maryland
Erika Cole 5/16/23 Erika Cole 5/16/23

Jonathan David Robbins v. State of Maryland

This week's case highlight comes from the Appellate Court of Maryland and deals with a fraud involving a member's church pension.

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SOUTHEASTERN HISPANIC REGION OF THE CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY, INC., v. CHURCH MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY S.I.
Erika Cole 5/9/23 Erika Cole 5/9/23

SOUTHEASTERN HISPANIC REGION OF THE CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY, INC., v. CHURCH MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY S.I.

This week's case comes from Florida and centers around a church's insurance claim and subsequent dispute following damages from Hurricane Irma.

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DOJ Settlement - The 2017 Texas Church Shooting
Erika Cole 5/2/23 Erika Cole 5/2/23

DOJ Settlement - The 2017 Texas Church Shooting

The Department of Justice has reached a tentative settlement with the families and victims of the 2017 mass shooting in a Texas church. Exactly how liable were they?

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[187 Churches] vs. The Trustees of the North Georgia's Conference of the United Methodist Church (March 30, 2023)
Erika Cole 4/25/23 Erika Cole 4/25/23

[187 Churches] vs. The Trustees of the North Georgia's Conference of the United Methodist Church (March 30, 2023)

Will these churches be able maintain their properties, even if they leave the denomination?

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Salud Gonzalez v. International Churches of Christ, Inc.
Erika Cole 4/11/23 Erika Cole 4/11/23

Salud Gonzalez v. International Churches of Christ, Inc.

Another example of the need for healthy policies and procedures to protect the members of your church.

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Rivera v. Caban
Erika Cole 4/4/23 Erika Cole 4/4/23

Rivera v. Caban

A church’s bylaws are used to determine their liability.

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City of Detroit v. Marvin Winans
Erika Cole 3/27/23 Erika Cole 3/27/23

City of Detroit v. Marvin Winans

Prolonged Church Construction Process: Which party is liable?

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