The church wants to stand by its truth: Broad Cove Church has always belonged to the Cushing community, and it still does.
For decades, Florida has stood as a legal island in a shifting sea of religious property law. While the majority of the United States has moved toward treating church property disputes like any other secular contract or trust, Florida has remained steadfast in its “hands-off” approach. However, a recent and potentially earth-shaking decision by the First District Court of Appeal (DCA) in First United Methodist Church of Hobe Sound v. The Board of Trustees of the Florida Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church has signaled that the status quo may be about to crack.
That law is the Fair Housing Act (FHA). Today, we’re going to break down the elements of an FHA case involving an Oxford House and explain how the law protects individuals in recovery.
In the heart of Brunswick, Georgia, a significant shift in local governance is taking place—one rooted in federal law and the protection of religious exercise. Following a high-profile legal battle with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), the City of Brunswick recently hosted a critical training session led by Daniel Dalton, a nationally recognized expert in the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA).
In Michigan, a legislative battle is brewing that could fundamentally change the way your neighborhood looks. At its heart is a classic American struggle: the push for statewide progress versus the protection of local control.
The landscape of American Methodism is changing, and for many churches, this has brought them to a crossroads. Recently, our team had the privilege of
In 2026, local churches often encounter federal court processes when building new sanctuaries or expanding ministries. Despite RLUIPA’s existence for more than 25 years, recent
The trend of disaffiliation is accelerating in 2026, but the “flavor” of these departures has changed. We are no longer just seeing mass exits from the United Methodist Church (UMC) under temporary provisions like Paragraph 2553, which expired in 2023.
The recent announcements regarding the financial troubles of major religious denominations raise significant concerns for local churches. These developments not only threaten the stability of larger organizations but also cast a shadow on the resources and support available to individual congregations.
Worried about the validity of your easement or deed restriction? You should consider the revised and amended Marketable Record Title Act
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