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Breach of Trust Dismissal for Falsifying Court Documents in the Philippines
Supreme Court disbars lawyer who misappropriated client funds and engaged in double-dealing, violating the Code of Professional Responsibility.
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.
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.
Court Employee Accountability: Certifying False Documents in the Philippine Judiciary
The Supreme Court holds court employees liable for grave misconduct and dishonesty for certifying spurious decisions, reinforcing public trust in the judiciary.
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.
Judicial Efficiency: Timely Resolution of Cases as a Cornerstone of Justice
A Supreme Court ruling on a judge's undue delay underscores why timely case resolution is vital to public trust in the judiciary.
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 Three Years for Misappropriating Client Funds
Supreme Court suspends lawyer for three years for failing to file a case and refusing to return client's P65,000, reinforcing trust obligations.
Upholding Client Trust: Attorney Suspended for Misappropriating Funds and Neglecting Legal Duty
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.
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.
Misconduct in the Workplace: Defining the Boundaries of Trust and Employment
Philippine Supreme Court ruling clarifies when serious misconduct justifies dismissal and the evidentiary standard employers must meet.
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.
Betrayal of Trust: Supreme Court Upholds Conviction in Father-Daughter Rape Case
The Supreme Court affirms the conviction of a father for statutory rape of his 9-year-old daughter, clarifying the rules on alibi, denial, and damages.
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.
Upholding Attorney Accountability Neglect OF Duty AND Client Trust
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.
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 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.
When Can an Employer Fire for Serious Misconduct and Loss of Trust? A Guide
Explaining the Supreme Court ruling on valid dismissal for serious misconduct and loss of trust and confidence in managerial employees.
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.
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.