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Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.

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When Disputes Over TROs Are Judicial, Not Administrative: Tallado v. Racoma

The Supreme Court clarifies when errors in issuing TROs are judicial matters, not grounds for administrative discipline against judges.

Dereliction of Duty in Philippine Courts: The Responsibilities of Court Stenographers

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies the duties of court stenographers and the consequences of failing to transcribe and transmit notes on time.

Consequences of Neglecting Fiduciary Duties: A Guide for Philippine Government Officials

Learn how a judge's four-year delay in remitting court funds led to a P20,000 fine for gross neglect of duty.