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Aug 4, 2003 agrarian law contempt darab rules of court administrative law

DARAB Contempt Powers: Why Arrest Orders Must Come From Courts

The Supreme Court limits DARAB's contempt power—arrest orders for indirect contempt must come from the Regional Trial Court, not administrative bodies.

Aug 1, 2002 preliminary injunction due process civil procedure non-party rule 3 section 11 injunction

Can a Non-Party Be Bound by an Injunction? The Due Process Rule

A preliminary injunction binds only parties to the case. Here's what Mabayo Farms v. Santos means for due process.

Mar 6, 2002 trademark infringement intellectual property damages copyright levi strauss arcuate design

Protecting Trademarks: Infringement and Damages for Similar Designs

Supreme Court clarifies trademark infringement rules, damages, and copyright cancellation for similar arcuate designs on jeans.

Jul 31, 2001 civil-law corporate-law foreclosure injunction real-estate-mortgage piercing-corporate-veil

PNB v. Ritrato Group: Suing the Wrong Party in Foreclosure Disputes

Learn why the Supreme Court dismissed an injunction suit against PNB, a mere attorney-in-fact, and how corporate veil piercing works.

Dec 3, 2000 business permits local government injunction closure order mootness doctrine philippine supreme court

Expired Business Permit and Court-Ordered Reopening: The Mathay v. Felt Foods Rule

When a business permit expires, courts generally cannot compel an LGU to allow reopening—even if the closure order was questionable.

Sep 14, 2000 contract-law rescission extrajudicial-remedies property-rights supreme-court philippine-law

Extrajudicial Contract Rescission in the Philippines: Reclaiming Property Without Court Intervention

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a party may extrajudicially rescind a contract and retake property, and when court action becomes necessary.

Jun 15, 2000 non-compete clauses preliminary injunction employment law mootness philippine supreme court contract law

Non-Compete Clauses and Preliminary Injunctions: Time Limits and Mootness in Philippine Employment Law

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on how non-compete clauses affect preliminary injunction validity, time limits, and mootness in employment disputes.

Jan 20, 2000 injunctions property rights possession civil law philippine law

Injunctions and Property Rights: Safeguarding Possession in Philippine Law

Philippine law protects possession through injunctions and property rights. This article explains how courts balance these interests.

Aug 31, 1999 partnership dissolution receivership due process sec jurisdiction business disputes

Partnership Dissolution and Receivership: Protecting Assets in Business Disputes Under Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court explains when receivership is proper after partnership dissolution, and why due process requires hearing all affected parties.

Aug 4, 1999 labor law innocent bystander rule labor injunction corporate restructuring picketing msf tire

MSF Tire v. CA: When a Company Cannot Claim "Innocent Bystander" Status in Labor Disputes

The Supreme Court clarifies when a company with ties to a business in a labor dispute cannot claim "innocent bystander" status to obtain an injunction against picketing.

Mar 3, 1997 administrative law exhaustion of administrative remedies civil service nlrc jurisdiction

Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies: When Can You Skip It

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when courts may excuse failure to exhaust administrative remedies, and why premature court actions get dismissed.