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Dave Ramsey’s company dropped from ‘Best Workplaces’ list by Inc. magazine
By Bob Smietana — April 2, 2021
(RNS) — After learning that Dave Ramsey's company was being sued for firing a pregnant employee, a major business publication dropped Ramsey Solutions from its 'Best Workplaces' list.
Appeals court rules in favor of Pressler accuser, says abuse lawsuit can go forward
By Bob Smietana — March 1, 2021
(RNS) — A former aide to retired judge Paul Pressler has alleged that the Southern Baptist leader had abused him for decades.
Liberty University sues governor over financial aid changes
By Sarah Rankin — January 11, 2021
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The suit accuses Gov. Ralph Northam's administration of wrongfully denying financial aid to some of the evangelical school's online students.
LifeWay inks out-of-court agreement with former CEO Thom Rainer
By Yonat Shimron — October 6, 2020
(RNS) — The agreement would require Rainer to keep the terms of his noncompete contract, which he had signed after leaving his position in 2018.
LifeWay lawsuit against former CEO Thom Rainer remains on file
By Yonat Shimron — October 2, 2020
(RNS) — The back and forth from the LifeWay board of trustees has many Southern Baptists feeling whiplash. The haggling may, however, be a byproduct of the Christian publisher’s steep financial challenges.
Southern Baptist publisher LifeWay halts suit against former CEO Thom Rainer
By Yonat Shimron — October 1, 2020
(RNS) — Todd Fannin, LifeWay's board chairman, issued an update saying that ‘both parties are currently exploring the possibility of an agreed upon resolution of the differences.’
Baylor, Southwestern Baptist sue to wrest control from ‘rogue’ foundation with ties to Paige Patterson
By Bob Smietana — September 9, 2020
(RNS) — A lawsuit claims a Texas foundation has misused funds and illegally changed its charitable purpose.
Judge orders John MacArthur, Grace Community Church to wear masks, social distance during services
By Bob Smietana — August 15, 2020
John MacArthur's megachurch can keep worshipping indoor for now, proving that worshipers wear masks and keep six feet apart.
Jim Bakker seeks dismissal of lawsuit claiming he promoted false coronavirus cure
By Jim Salter — May 5, 2020
A lawyer for Jim Bakker denies that that televangelist claimed a health supplement could cure coronavirus.
Students expelled over same-sex marriages sue Fuller for discrimination
By Emily McFarlan Miller and Alejandra Molina — January 10, 2020
(RNS) — In an amended complaint filed this week, two former students allege Fuller Theological Seminary violated anti-discrimination laws when it expelled them after learning they were married to people of the same sex.
Most states agree to admit refugees as judge hears lawsuit to stop resettlement order
By Emily McFarlan Miller — January 8, 2020
(RNS) — A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday (Jan. 8) in the lawsuit by three faith-based organizations against the federal government over a recent executive order allowing state and local officials to block refugee resettlement.
VA’s revised policies on symbols, displays aim to protect ‘religious liberty’
By Adelle M. Banks — July 8, 2019
(RNS) — The announcement noted that the Supreme Court’s June 20 decision 'reaffirmed the important role religion plays in the lives of many Americans and its consistency with Constitutional principles.'
Atheist watchdog drops fight to halt clergy housing allowance
By Adelle M. Banks — June 18, 2019
(RNS) — The Freedom From Religion Foundation said it hopes its strategy will allow the issue to be reconsidered when the high court has a different makeup.
Victims of clergy abuse to sue Vatican, seek abusers’ names
By Amy Forliti — May 14, 2019
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The lawsuit being filed Tuesday seeks the release of 3,400 names of priests who were referred to the Vatican for "credible cases of abuse."
New Jersey pastor files suit against Wells Fargo, state police after false arrest
By Haley Cohen — April 8, 2019
(RNS) — A New Jersey pastor has filed suit against Wells Fargo Bank and the New Jersey State Police, claiming false arrest. The Rev. Jeffrey Edwards says police and the bank falsely identified him on social media as a suspect in a check fraud case.
