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RLUIPA

The Federal Law Addressing Religious Land Use and Zoning that helps all Religious Assemblies in Zoning Matters.

The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, also known as RLUIPA, passed by a unanimous Congress and signed into law by President Clinton in 2000, was enacted by Congress in response to actions taken by local government to exclude houses of worship within communities. All types of religious uses, like Churches, Mosque, Temples and Synagogues faced discrimination in building on land in communities throughout the United States and as a result, Congress stepped in to address municipal discrimination

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May 19, 2024 No Comments
Church Property Disputes/Denominational Splits

Promises made, Promises Broken: How the decisions made at the 2024 General Conference of the United Methodist Church affect local churches

The delegates to the 2024 General Conference of the United Methodist Church voted to adopt dramatic changes to the theology and the governance of the denomination. Read this week’s blog (in the comments below) to learn about the legal implications of the decisions of the General Conference.

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May 13, 2024 No Comments
Church Mergers

Young-Nak Church – a case study of the importance of perseverance in winning a religious property dispute.

Religious property disputes can be some of the most emotionally charged legal battles. They often involve deeply held beliefs and the legacy of a community. If you find yourself embroiled in such a dispute, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and discouraged. But here’s the good news: with perseverance and a strategic approach, you can prevail. The Young-Nak church experience demonstrates the importance of perseverance in these cases and offer practical guidance to help you navigate the legal process.

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March 18, 2024 No Comments
Firm News

Demystifying RLUIPA: Talking about RLUIPA at the Department of Justice Roundtable at Chapman University in Orange, California

On March 19, 2024, Daniel Dalton will be speaking at the United States Department of Justice Roundtable Conference in Orange, California at Chapman University School of Law about the often-complex topic of land use and zoning. Specifically, my focus will be on the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA), a federal law that impacts the development of religious institutions and the rights of institutionalized persons.

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March 11, 2024 No Comments
Church Property Disputes/Denominational Splits

The Two Main Questions to be answered at the United Methodist General Conference, 2024 and how to Prepare your Congregation for the Outcomes.

There are two main issues to be decided in the 2024 General Conference of the United Methodist Church. The answer to both issues will have a significant impact on the future of the denomination and will require local congregations’ thoughtful consideration regarding their own affiliation with the denomination.

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March 4, 2024 No Comments
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