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Aug 8, 2002 compromise agreement share valuation corporate law securities regulation judicial approval finality

Finality of Compromise Agreements: Binding Share Valuation in Corporate Disputes

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on compromise agreements, finality of appraisals, and binding share valuation in corporate disputes.

Apr 12, 2002 ombudsman jurisdiction public officer anti-graft law corporate disputes sec jurisdiction philippine law

When Regular Courts Overshadow SEC Jurisdiction: Key Lessons from Laurel v. Desierto

Learn how the Supreme Court clarified Ombudsman jurisdiction over public officers in corporate disputes, with practical guidance for businesses.

May 31, 2001 pcgg sequestration voting rights san miguel corporation quo warranto litis pendentia

Voting Rights and Corporate Disputes: PCGG Authority Over Sequestered SMC Shares

The Supreme Court clarifies when the PCGG may vote sequestered shares and how litis pendentia applies in corporate election disputes.

Mar 12, 2001 derivative suit stockholder rights corporate governance ra 8799 intra-corporate dispute sec jurisdiction

Upholding Stockholder Rights Derivative Suits AND Corporate Governance IN THE Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies derivative suits, stockholder standing, and jurisdiction over intra-corporate disputes under RA 8799.

May 31, 2000 civil procedure amended complaint corporate liability corporation code motion to dismiss

Amended Complaints and Officer Liability in Corporate Disputes

When can a plaintiff amend a complaint to seek new relief? When are corporate officers personally liable? The Supreme Court clarifies.

Dec 17, 1999 preliminary injunction shareholder rights corporate disputes securities and exchange commission philippine law

Securing Shareholder Rights: Preliminary Injunctions in Philippine Corporate Disputes

Understand when Philippine courts grant preliminary injunctions in corporate disputes, using the Ortañez-Enderes case as a guide to shareholder rights.

Sep 1, 1999 corporate law jurisdiction sec intra-corporate dispute civil procedure property sale

SEC vs Court Jurisdiction in Corporate Property Sales: Key Lessons from Saura v. Saura

When does a corporate dispute belong to the SEC rather than regular courts? The Supreme Court clarifies jurisdiction rules in Saura v. Saura.

Jun 19, 1997 sec jurisdiction intracorporate dispute corporation code pd 902-a corporate law civil procedure

SEC Jurisdiction Over Corporate Controversies: The Lozano v. De Los Santos Test

When does the SEC have jurisdiction over corporate disputes? The Supreme Court clarifies the two-element test in Lozano v. De Los Santos.

Jun 10, 1997 intra-corporate dispute securities and exchange commission jurisdiction corporation law stockholders

When Stockholder Disputes Belong to the SEC: Garcia v. Court of Appeals

A stockholder's damages suit against another stockholder may still be an intra-corporate dispute under SEC jurisdiction, not regular courts.

Jun 10, 1997 intra-corporate disputes sec jurisdiction philippine corporations stockholder disputes pd 902-a

Intra-Corporate Disputes: When SEC Jurisdiction Prevails Over Regular Courts

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when a dispute between stockholders falls under SEC jurisdiction, not regular courts.

Mar 31, 1997 intra-corporate dispute sec jurisdiction nlrc jurisdiction illegal dismissal corporate officers pd 902-a

Intra-Corporate Disputes: When the SEC, Not NLRC, Has Jurisdiction Over an Officer's Dismissal

The Supreme Court clarifies when a corporate officer's dismissal is an intra-corporate dispute under SEC jurisdiction, not a labor case for the NLRC.

Jan 21, 1997 intra-corporate dispute sec jurisdiction corporate officers illegal dismissal labor law corporation code

Intra-Corporate Disputes: When Corporate Officers Fall Under SEC Jurisdiction

Explaining Tabang v. NLRC: why a corporate officer's dismissal is an intra-corporate dispute under SEC jurisdiction, not a labor case.

Oct 4, 1996 intra-corporate dispute labor law jurisdiction nlrc sec corporate officers

Intra-Corporate Disputes: Navigating Jurisdiction Between the NLRC and SEC

When a corporate officer is dismissed, is it a labor case or an intra-corporate dispute? The Supreme Court clarifies jurisdiction rules.

Feb 1, 1996 intra-corporate dispute illegal dismissal sec jurisdiction nlrc jurisdiction corporate officers labor law

Intra-Corporate Disputes: When Illegal Dismissal Claims Fall Under SEC Jurisdiction

Learn when a corporate officer's removal is an intra-corporate dispute under SEC jurisdiction, not an illegal dismissal case for the NLRC.