While ministers continue to enjoy a few legal privileges because of their status, they are treated no differently than other citizens for purposes of most laws and regulations. As a result, they can be sued, and they are subject to government regulations. The more common forms of legal liability, such as negligence, defamation, undue influence, malpractice, contracts, securities, failure to report child abuse, diversion of church funds, counseling, and sexual misconduct are covered in the last chapter.