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Ownership and Rental Liability: Lessons from the NAPOCOR-BOHECO Transformer Case
A look at a Supreme Court ruling on ownership, possession, and who pays rentals when property is borrowed and never returned.
Double Voter Registration in the Philippines: Legal Consequences Under RA 8189
Learn the legal consequences of double voter registration in the Philippines, based on the Supreme Court ruling in Labay v. People.
Lascivious Conduct Under RA 7610: What the Supreme Court Ruling Means
The Supreme Court upheld a conviction for lascivious conduct under RA 7610, clarifying how minors are protected from sexual abuse.
Treachery vs. Superior Strength in Murder Cases: Key Lessons from a 2021 Supreme Court Ruling
Understand when treachery and superior strength qualify a killing as murder under Philippine law, based on a recent Supreme Court ruling.
Understanding Judicial Misconduct: Lessons From a Landmark Philippine Supreme Court Ruling
A Philippine judge's administrative liability for misconduct, undue delay, and ignorance of the law—and what it means for judicial accountability.
SEC vs COA: Retained Earnings and Provident Fund Contributions Explained
A clear breakdown of the Supreme Court ruling on using retained earnings for provident fund contributions and officer liability.
Navigating Dishonesty in Public Service: Understanding the Consequences and Upholding Integrity
Supreme Court ruling on court employee dismissed for dishonesty via impersonation in civil service exam, and lessons for public servants.
Illegal Dismissal Claims: Key Insights From a Landmark Philippine Supreme Court Ruling
Learn how the Supreme Court ruled on illegal dismissal claims, the burden of proof on employees, and why position papers matter in labor cases.
Understanding Gross Negligence in Public Office: Insights from a Landmark Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court clarifies the limits of criminal liability for public officers under the Anti-Graft law, emphasizing the right against double jeopardy.
Understanding the Prohibition Against Splitting a Cause of Action in Loan and Mortgage Cases
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when a bank cannot file both foreclosure and collection suits for the same loan obligation.
Understanding Witness Reliability in Criminal Cases: Insights from a Supreme Court Ruling
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies how insanity defenses work in criminal cases and why witness credibility remains central to convictions.
Land Title Reversion in the Philippines: What Property Owners Should Know
A Supreme Court ruling on land title reversion explains when the State can cancel titles over public domain lands, even against innocent purchasers.
Understanding Probable Cause in Public Procurement: Insights From a Landmark Philippine Supreme Court Ruling
A mayor's conviction for graft and malversation over an illegal price escalation payment—key lessons on public fund disbursement.
Understanding the Chain of Custody Rule in Philippine Drug Cases: Insights from a Supreme Court Ruling
A Supreme Court ruling explains the chain of custody rule in drug cases and why compliance with Section 21 of RA 9165 is crucial.
Understanding the Critical Role of Chain of Custody in Drug Cases: Insights from a Landmark Philippine Supreme
A Supreme Court ruling on drug possession shows why strict compliance with Section 21, RA 9165, is essential for conviction.
Understanding Redundancy in Employment: A Guide to Legal Termination in the Philippines
Learn the four requisites for valid redundancy termination in the Philippines, explained through a recent Supreme Court ruling on BPO layoffs.
Understanding Treachery in Murder Cases: Insights From a Supreme Court Ruling
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies how treachery must be alleged in an Information and when an accused waives the right to question it.
Navigating Corporate Disputes: Lawyer Responsibilities and Ethical Boundaries
A Supreme Court ruling on lawyer conduct in corporate board disputes, highlighting duties to courts and ethical limits of advocacy.
Malversation and Anti-Graft Laws: Lessons from Sarion v. People on Public Fund Management
A Supreme Court ruling on malversation clarifies the duty of public officials to verify disbursements, with key lessons for government and contractors.
Bank Fraud Liability: Why Due Diligence Goes Beyond Checking the Title
A bank that relies solely on a clean title may still be a mortgagee in bad faith. Learn the due diligence standard from a 2021 Supreme Court ruling.
Proving Ownership in Land Disputes: Key Lessons From a Supreme Court Ruling on Quieting of Title
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies what it takes to prove ownership in a quieting of title case, and why tax declarations alone are not enough.
Compromise Agreements and Rescission: Lessons from a Supreme Court Ruling
When can a compromise agreement be rescinded? The Supreme Court clarifies the rules on non-performance and rescission under Article 2041.
The Prosecutor's Consent in Plea Bargaining: Insights from a Philippine Supreme Court Ruling
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that a prosecutor's consent is indispensable for a valid plea bargain in drugs cases.
Understanding Judicial Misconduct and the Limits of Affidavits of Desistance in the Philippines
A Supreme Court ruling explains when affidavits of desistance fail to absolve an accused and clarifies penalties for estafa and graft.