U.S. Supreme Court recognizes ministerial exception

The Hosanna-Tabor opinion makes it clear a ministerial exception precludes discrimination lawsuits by ministers against religious employers. The biggest question that remains is who, exactly, will be considered a “minister” for purposes of the flexible rule?

Social media: The risks and benefits to banks

We have all heard the hype about social media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, blogs, chat rooms. Many claim it’s the latest, greatest and most cost-effective way to market a business. But does it have the same benefits to the banking industry, and if so, what are the risks?