Religious organizations and the law
William W. Bassett, W. Cole Durham, Jr., Robert T. Smith.
- [2012 ed.].
- [Eagan, Minn.] West c2012-
- v. (loose-leaf) ill. 25 cm.
Description based on: Feb. 2012 update (complete replacement of all contents). "Mat. #40835849."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Vol. 1. Introduction to religious organizations and the law -- The first freedom : religious freedom guaranteed under the Constitution and church autonomy doctrines -- Organizational choices of churches and religious organizations -- Formation of religious organizations : corporations, associations, and trusts -- Vol. 2. Fiduciary and management duties of directors, officers, and trustees -- Risk management -- Organizational transformations : mergers, divisions, and dissolutions -- Bankruptcy -- Employment standards and policies -- The churches in court : fundamentals of litigation -- Vol. 3. Modern liability claims facing religious organizations -- The role of religion in public and private education -- Church sponsorship of social services and health care -- Marriage and family life -- Vol. 4. Religious land use -- Immigration and religious organizations -- Taxation and exemptions -- Financing the churches -- Intellectual property -- Appendices.
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Corporations, Religious--Law and legislation--United States.