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Sep 22, 2004 legal ethics attorney discipline suspension client neglect code of professional responsibility

Upholding Attorney Accountability: Neglect of Client Affairs Leads to Suspension

A lawyer's failure to diligently pursue a client's case warrants suspension from practice, as shown in this Philippine disciplinary case.

Sep 23, 2003 labor-law administrative-case ombudsman substantial-evidence public-officials disciplinary-action

Disciplinary Action vs Social Justice: When Does a Company's Code Overshadow an Employee's Rights

Supreme Court ruling on when procedural lapses yield to substantial evidence in administrative disciplinary cases against public employees.

Jan 28, 2003 legal ethics due process disciplinary proceedings notary public ibp supreme court

Due Process in Lawyer Discipline: Formal Investigation Required Before Sanctions

Supreme Court remands lawyer disciplinary case to IBP for formal investigation, underscoring that due process requires a full hearing before sanctions.

Dec 3, 2002 due process attorney discipline code of professional responsibility integrated bar of the philippines administrative law legal ethics

Upholding Due Process in Attorney Discipline: The Necessity of Formal Investigation

When can a lawyer be suspended without a formal investigation? The Supreme Court clarifies due process requirements in disciplinary cases.

Aug 6, 2002 legal ethics administrative law due process ibp disciplinary proceedings

Due Process in Attorney Disciplinary Cases: The Mandatory Formal Investigation

The Supreme Court reminds the IBP that a formal investigation is mandatory in lawyer disciplinary cases, remanding a dismissed complaint for further proceedings.

Jun 21, 2000 legal-ethics

THE Perils OF Photocopies Evidence Standards IN Attorney Disciplinary Cases

Dec 14, 1999 legal ethics administrative law ibp disciplinary proceedings code of professional responsibility supreme court

Lawyer Ethics Matter: Why Misconduct Investigations Proceed Despite Complainant Withdrawal in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that lawyer disciplinary cases continue despite complainant withdrawal, and silence is not admission of guilt.

Aug 22, 1996 administrative law jurisdiction exhaustion of remedies pnp civil service certiorari

Navigating Appeals in Philippine Administrative Law: Jurisdiction and Exhaustion of Remedies

The Supreme Court clarifies appellate jurisdiction over PNP disciplinary cases, exhaustion of remedies, and administrative law principles in Cabada v. Alunan.