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Richard R. Hammar | Legal Counsel, Assemblies of God Churches
An attorney and CPA, Richard Hammar specializes in legal and tax issues for churches and clergy. He serves as legal counsel to the Assembly of God denomination. A graduate of Harvard Law School, he is the author of more than 100 books, including the annual Church & Clergy Tax Guide, the Compensation Handbook for Church Staff, and his landmark work, Reducing the Risk: Keeping Your Ministry Safe from Child Sexual Abuse.
Richard also serves as senior editor of Church Law & Tax Report and Church Finance Today newsletters, and he is a frequent speaker at legal and tax conferences.
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Accessing Employee Computers
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Certifying Church Buses
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Church Liable for Not Screening
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Concealed Weapons at Church
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Dealing with Sex Offenders Who Attend Church
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Laying Off Employees
Q | How should a church protect itself from potential legal problems related to layoffs?Read our expert's answer >
Legal Age Requirement for Children's Workers
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Ministers Failing to Report Child Abuse
Q | Can ministers face criminal and civil charges for not reporting abuse?Read our expert's answer >
Potential Damages for Copyright Infringement
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