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Breach of Trust in Employment: Upholding Termination for Misconduct
The Supreme Court explains when loss of trust and confidence justifies dismissing an employee, even without a criminal conviction.
Notarizing Without the Affiant: When a Lawyer’s Negligence Becomes Misconduct
The Supreme Court suspends a lawyer for six months for notarizing affidavits without the affiants’ personal appearance, a clear breach of notarial rules.
Breach of Public Trust When Unauthorized Actions Constitute Grave Misconduct
A process server who falsified a court order and solicited money was dismissed, even after resigning. Learn the rules on grave misconduct.
Breach OF Trust Disbarment FOR Attorneys Misappropriation AND Deceit
Breach OF Trust Attorneys Duty TO Account FOR Client Funds AND Ethical Conduct
Breach of Trust and Termination: When Is Dismissal Too Harsh in Philippine Labor Law
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when dismissal for breach of trust is too harsh, and when separation pay may still be awarded.
Breach of Trust Accountability for Delayed Remittance of Court Funds
Court personnel who delay remitting collected funds face administrative liability, even after full restitution and retirement.
Breach of Trust as Ground for Employee Dismissal: What Philippine Law Requires
Learn when loss of trust and confidence justifies employee dismissal in the Philippines, based on the Supreme Court's ruling in Celiz v. Cord Chemicals.
Attorney Suspended Five Years for Deceitful Conduct and Breach of Professional Responsibility
Lawyer suspended five years for deceiving clients into paying P350,000 for a property redemption she never processed, violating the Lawyer's Oath and Rule 1.01.
Lawyer Suspended for Breach of Trust: Neglecting Client's Case and Withholding Funds
Philippine Supreme Court suspends lawyer for three years for failing to file a client's case and refusing to return P65,000 in entrusted funds.
Breach of Contract and Surety Bonds: When Extensions Don't Discharge a Surety
A contractor's failure to complete works on time triggers liability for breach and its surety's bond, even when extensions are granted.
Breach of Trust: Upholding Termination for Unauthorized Disclosure and False Certifications in Banking
Philippine Savings Bank v. Barrera clarifies when banks may validly dismiss officers for breach of trust, unauthorized disclosures, and false certifications.
Breach of Trust in Employment: When It Justifies Termination
The Supreme Court clarifies when loss of trust and confidence can justify dismissing a managerial employee, and when it cannot.
Breach of Professional Ethics: Lawyers Cannot Exploit Legal Loopholes for Personal or Client Gain
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when judges face administrative liability for delay, bias, and abuse of judicial discretion.
Breach of Trust Attorney Suspended for Misusing Client Funds and Violating the Code of Professional Responsibi
A lawyer's failure to return client funds after a bail petition was denied led to a one-year suspension for violating the Code of Professional Responsibility.
Breach of Trust Dismissal for Theft of Court Exhibit Undermines Judicial Integrity
Court personnel who steal exhibits betray the judiciary's trust. The Supreme Court's ruling in Castro shows why dismissal is the only fitting penalty.
Theft of a Court Exhibit: Why a Utility Worker Was Dismissed for Breach of Trust
A Supreme Court decision shows why court personnel who take evidence entrusted to them face dismissal for dishonesty and grave misconduct, even without leaving the building.
Breach of Fiduciary Duty: Attorney Neglect and Suspension From Legal Practice
The Supreme Court suspended a lawyer for two years for neglecting a client's case and failing to file a motion for reconsideration.
Breach OF Duty Disbarment FOR Unauthorized Notarization AND Violation OF Lawyers Oath
Breach of Trust When a Commission Agreement Leads to Criminal Liability for Estafa
When does failing to remit sales proceeds become estafa, not just debt? The Supreme Court explains in Cheng v. People.
Breach of Trust in Employment: Requisites for Valid Dismissal in the Philippines
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when breach of trust justifies dismissal and what due process requires in Philippine labor law.
Divisibility of Contractual Obligations and Remedies for Breach in Philippine Sales Contracts
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on divisible vs. indivisible obligations in sales contracts and remedies upon breach.
Substantial vs Minor Breach of Contract: What Philippine Law Requires
Philippine law on when a contract breach justifies rescission: substantial vs minor violations explained through a Supreme Court ruling.