Has Your Church Been Sued? Legal Defenses to Liability for Churches
If your church has been served with a lawsuit, there are a number of legal defenses that may be raised to defend against the suit.…
What is a Church’s Legal Duty for Reporting Child Abuse in Arizona?
Child abuse in all its forms — physical, sexual, or mental abuse or neglect — is a crime in Arizona, and churches should bear in…
Can a Nonprofit Be Held Liable for a Volunteer’s Actions?
Volunteers often make up an essential core of a nonprofit’s operations, helping with daily administration duties and activities. They may also help with special events,…
What Should Your Church or Ministry Know About Remote Workers?
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a boom in remote workers for many churches, an arrangement that may remain in place for an unspecified period of…
What are the Rules for Service or Emotional Support Animals at Church Services or Events?
Since churches and ministries are exempt from Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), they are typically not required to allow service or…
The Dual Nature of Nonprofit Governance
The term ‘governance’ generally refers to the administration or management of an organization. However, nonprofit governance covers more than setting policies and financial controls because…
What Nonprofit Boards Need to Know About Their Fiduciary Duties
Broadly defined, a fiduciary duty is one owed by an individual in a leadership or management position to the organization itself as well as its…
Does the IRS View Churches and Religious Organizations Differently?
On the surface, the terms “church” and “religious organization” may appear synonymous. However, the IRS differentiates between churches and religious organizations in several key areas.…
Final Rule on Nonprofit Donor Disclosure Obligations Issued by IRS
The IRS recently issued final regulations on donor disclosure specifications that will exempt some nonprofits — other than 501(c)(3) nonprofits as well as 527 political…
Tips for Churches and Nonprofits on Managing Risk
Churches and nonprofits encounter a number of demands in their daily operations. Risk management is more important than ever today; unfortunately, it is not uncommon…
Federal Reserve’s Main Street Lending Program Expanded to Nonprofits
The Federal Reserve has created two new loan options for nonprofits under its Main Street Lending Program — the Nonprofit Organization New Loan Facility (NONLF)…
The Importance of Waivers and Consents for Churches and Nonprofits
In Arizona, liability waivers are considered to be legally enforceable contracts in which participants in an event or activity assume the risk for potential injury.…