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Aug 18, 1997 illegal dismissal labor law jurisdiction government corporations civil service labor code

Illegal Dismissal Jurisdiction: Government Corporations Without Original Charters

Supreme Court clarifies which government-owned corporations fall under Labor Code jurisdiction versus Civil Service rules in illegal dismissal cases.

Oct 17, 1996 government immunity garnishment execution of judgment asset privatization trust labor law sovereign immunity

Government Immunity vs Corporate Liability: When Can Government Assets Be Garnished

The Supreme Court clarifies when government agencies can be sued and when their funds are protected from garnishment in this labor law case.

Sep 23, 1996 contract-law negligence damages interest-rates warehouseman civil-code

Liability for Damage to Stored Goods: Negligence and Interest Rates Explained

A warehouse operator's negligence can mean paying for damaged goods. Learn the rules on liability and the correct interest rates.

Sep 11, 1996 tax-law local-government real-property-tax government-corporations lgc tax-exemptions

Taxing Government Entities: Local Government Power and Exemptions Under the LGC

The Supreme Court clarifies when local governments may tax government-owned corporations, balancing local autonomy with national exemptions.