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Regionalizing the Bar Exams: Expanding Access to Legal Practice in the Philippines
The Supreme Court approves Cebu City as a regional Bar exam site, easing access for Visayas and Mindanao candidates.
Judge Dismissed and Suspended From Law Practice for Gross Immorality: A.M. No. MTJ-24-031
Supreme Court dismisses a judge for an extramarital affair and suspends him from law practice for three years, balancing penalties with mitigating circumstances.
Disbarred Lawyer Fined for Defiance and Disrespect of Court Authority
A disbarred lawyer faces PHP 155,000 in fines for disrespecting the court and defying IBP orders, showing discipline extends beyond disbarment.
Navigating Easement Rights: Protecting Property Access in the Philippines
Learn how the Supreme Court protects voluntary easements and property access rights in the Philippines, using the Castro v. Esperanza case as a guide.
Filing Frivolous Lawsuits: Ethical Consequences for Philippine Lawyers
When lawyers file baseless suits against opposing counsel, the Supreme Court can suspend them. Learn the ethical rules and penalties.
Understanding Disbarment in the Philippines: Identity Fraud and Professional Misconduct Consequences
A look at how the Supreme Court handles disbarment cases involving identity fraud and grave misconduct by lawyers in the Philippines.
Understanding Incestuous Rape Standards and Victim Credibility in Philippine Courts
A Philippine Supreme Court ruling clarifies legal standards for incestuous rape and how courts assess victim credibility in such cases.
Lawyer Misconduct: The Consequences of Filing Baseless Lawsuits in the Philippines
The Supreme Court suspends a lawyer for two years for filing baseless suits to harass an opposing party—a lesson on the limits of a lawyer's zeal.
Seafarers' Disability Claims: Why Following the POEA-SEC Medical Process Matters
A Supreme Court ruling shows why seafarers must follow the POEA-SEC's three-doctor rule or risk losing disability claims entirely.
Due Process vs Economic Realities: Navigating Termination in Philippine Labor Law
The Supreme Court clarifies when a seafarer's cause of action accrues and what valid termination requires under POEA-SEC.
Understanding the Legal Consequences of Kidnapping for Ransom with Homicide in the Philippines
A 2020 Supreme Court ruling explains the elements, penalties, and damages for kidnapping for ransom with homicide under Philippine law.
Seafarer Disability Claims: Understanding the POEA-SEC Claims Process
A look at how the Supreme Court applies the POEA-SEC's strict procedural rules in seafarer disability and monetary claims.
Understanding Professional Misconduct THE Consequences OF Dishonesty AND Intemperate Language IN Legal Practice
Dishonored Checks and Ethical Lapses: Attorney Suspended for Violating the Code of Professional Responsibility
A lawyer who issued a worthless check and sold a car he already conveyed as payment faces a three-year suspension from practice.
Lawyer Negligence and Accountability: Protecting Your Interests in Legal Services
When lawyers neglect client cases, the Supreme Court can suspend them. Learn the rules and your remedies.
Understanding Lawyer Disbarment: Deceit and Disrespect to Legal Processes in the Philippines
A Philippine Supreme Court ruling explains how issuing worthless checks and evading legal proceedings can lead to a three-year suspension from law practice.
Lawyer Negligence Consequences and Duties in Philippine Legal Practice
A lawyer's failure to file an appeal brief is inexcusable negligence. The Supreme Court explains duties and penalties.
Constructive Dismissal for Sexual Harassment: Employer Liability Under Philippine Law
When an employer's inaction on a sexual harassment complaint forces an employee to resign, it may be constructive dismissal. Learn the rules.
Judicial Misconduct: The Consequences of Receiving Benefits During Suspension
Learn how a judge's receipt of allowances during suspension led to a dishonesty finding and fine in this Philippine Supreme Court ruling.
Finality of Court Control Over Criminal Cases: SSS v. Seno on Withdrawal of Information
Explore the Supreme Court's ruling in SSS v. Seno on trial court discretion over motions to withdraw criminal informations and due process limits.
When Family Ties and Fair Proceedings Collide: Lessons from Soliva v. Tanggol
The Supreme Court clarifies when family relations disqualify judges and how administrative due process works in Soliva v. Tanggol.
Administrative Dishonesty: Penalties and Due Process in Philippine Law
Learn how the Supreme Court defines gross neglect of duty and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service in administrative cases.
Grave Misconduct and Judicial Integrity: Lessons from a Landmark Supreme Court Ruling
A sheriff's dismissal for grave misconduct and a stenographer's suspension show how the Supreme Court polices judicial integrity.
Proof of Encroachment: The Importance of Survey Plans in Property Disputes
Survey plans must clearly show encroachment to prove property disputes. The Supreme Court explains what suffices as evidence.