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New Virginia Law Could Spark Drastic Change to the National NIL Landscape
On Thursday April 18, Governor Youngkin of Virginia signed into law a bill which will allow colleges and universities in Virginia to directly compensate their student athletes for their name,…
Title IX, NIL, and the State Action Problem: How Title IX Litigation...
In December 2023, members of the Oregon female beach volleyball and rowing teams filed a lawsuit under Title IX of the Educational Amendments. The women allege the University of Oregon…
Young-Nak Church – a case study of the importance of perseverance in...
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…
En Banc Drama: The Ninth Circuit Vacates the Huntsman decision and Orders...
Federal appellate courts, like the Circuit Courts of Appeals, typically operate with panels of three judges who hear arguments and issue decisions. However, there's a provision that allows the entire…
The Two Main Questions to be answered at the United Methodist General...
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…
A Senior Pastor Transition – Church Merger Success Story
In the past six months, the most frequently asked question that I have received involves senior pastor transitions. While we do not recruit pastors, we do work with churches who…
How a local United Methodist Church left the UMC after December 31,...
This is the story of Chilmark Community Church located on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, and its exit from the New England Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Who gets decide what “religious exercise” is within the parameters of RLUIPA?
A governmental entity has a very limited role when it comes to determining if a plaintiff is “religious enough,” or engaged in “religious activity,” for purposes of RLUIPA
Holy Union: When Church Mergers Bloom from Pastor Transitions
Church mergers, often driven by pastoral transitions, are becoming increasingly common. And while the reasons are complex and varied, one unexpected trigger is emerging – senior pastor transitions.
Saying Goodbye (and Hello): Navigating Senior Pastor Transitions
Change is inevitable, even for our beloved faith communities. And one of the most significant transitions a church can experience is the departure of its senior pastor. It's a time…
