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10/13/2026

James W. Cushing, Esquire is co-teaching a class on Anglican Canon Law and Polity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary during its fall semester!

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is a multi-denominational, evangelical seminary representing over 85 denominations from 50 countries on four campuses — united around a common commitment to Christ and the authority of Scripture.

10/12/2026

https://judicialsupport.wordpress.com/2026/10/12/ecclesiastical-abstention-doctrine-leads-to-dismissal-of-complaint-by-37-churches-over-disaffiliation-rules/

This is from religionclause.blogspot.com which you can find here: In Methodist Church of Cape St. Claire v. Baltimore Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church, (MD App., Oct. 5, 2026), …

10/07/2026

10/05/2026

https://judicialsupport.wordpress.com/2026/10/05/church-autonomy-doctrine-is-not-broader-than-ministerial-exception-in-title-vii-cases/

09/30/2026

https://judicialsupport.wordpress.com/2026/09/29/superior-court-clarifies-grandparents-standing-in-child-custody/

                In the matter of McGure, et ux v. Lucchio v. Yeager, 1276 WDA 2025, the Pennsylvania Superior Court heard …

09/29/2026

Be sure to check out James W. Cushing's latest article in "The Legal Intelligencer" - In the matter of McGure, et ux v. Lucchio v. Yeager, 1276 WDA 2025, the Pennsylvania Superior Court heard an appeal from a trial court decision granting preliminary objections resulting in the dismissal of a grandparents’ (“Grandparents”) complaint for partial custody. The Superior Court affirmed the trial court’s dismissal.

The Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed dismissal of grandparents' custody complaint, ruling that Section 5325(2) requires a current, pending custody proceeding between parents for grandparents to have standing—a prerequisite absent since the last custody matter concluded in 2022.

09/28/2026

https://judicialsupport.wordpress.com/2026/09/28/whose-rule-governs-clergy-communicant-privilege-when-the-communication-was-made-in-another-state/

This is from religionclause.blogspot.com which you can find here: In Campbell v. State of Texas, (TX Ct. Cr. App., Sept. 17, 2026), the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals (the state’s highe…

09/24/2026

Happy Anniversary to James W. Cushing who is celebrating twenty-four years with the Firm!

At the Law Office of Faye Riva Cohen, justice begins with our strong client relationships. Contact us to discuss your matter at (215) 563-7776.

09/21/2026

https://judicialsupport.wordpress.com/2026/09/21/imams-contract-and-defamation-claims-dismissed-on-ecclesiastical-abstention-grounds/

This is from religionclause.blogspot.com which you can find here: In Ahmed v. American Muslim Diversity Association, (MI App., Sept. 11, 2026), a Michigan state appellate court upheld the dism…