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Nov 3, 1997 disbarment finality of judgment contempt of court writ of execution code of professional responsibility

Final Judgments Are Final: Disbarred Lawyer's Delays and Contempt

A disbarred lawyer's belated bid to reopen his case fails; the Court orders execution and cites him for contempt.

Sep 7, 1997 disbarment finality of judgment contempt of court legal ethics supreme court code of professional responsibility

Finality of Judgment in Disbarment Cases: Lessons from Bihag v. Era

The Supreme Court enforces final disbarment orders strictly, citing a lawyer in contempt for defying a restitution order.

Sep 5, 1997 libel free speech defamation contempt of court workplace communications philippine law

Libel and Free Speech: The Limits of Defamation in Workplace Communications

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on direct contempt clarifies the boundary between free speech and defamatory conduct in workplace settings.

Sep 5, 1997 direct contempt judicial authority administrative law rule 71 judges philippine courts

Direct Contempt of Court: Limits on Punishment and Judicial Authority in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies direct contempt penalties, judicial authority limits, and accountability in Veluz v. Babaran.

Jul 10, 1997 contempt of court abuse of court processes forum-shopping judicial remedies administrative complaints against judges

Contempt of Court When Legal Actions Cross the Line: A Philippine Law Analysis

The Supreme Court explains when filing repeated complaints against judges becomes contempt of court, abuse of process, and forum-shopping.

Apr 21, 1997 disbarment finality of judgment contempt of court code of professional responsibility legal ethics writ of execution

Finality of Judgment and Lawyer Accountability: Bihag v. Era

The Supreme Court enforces a disbarred lawyer's final judgment, citing contempt and execution to uphold the rule of law.

Mar 13, 1997 forum shopping contempt of court sub judice rule freedom of expression preliminary injunction civil procedure

Contempt of Court and Forum Shopping: When Persistence Becomes Obstruction

The Supreme Court explains when filing multiple cases to stop a movie showing crosses the line from persistence to forum shopping and contempt.

Feb 26, 1997 indirect contempt rule 71 due process court orders civil procedure philippine law

Indirect Contempt in the Philippines: Due Process and Enforcement of Court Orders

Explaining indirect contempt under Rule 71, due process requirements, and how courts enforce final orders through summary proceedings.

May 22, 1996 contempt of court judicial discipline insubordination supreme court court orders administrative case

Upholding Court Authority: Consequences of Disobedience in the Philippine Legal System

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on judicial insubordination, contempt of court, and the consequences of defying court orders.

Mar 4, 1996 finality of judgments contempt of court motion for reconsideration civil procedure supreme court

Understanding Finality of Judgments and Avoiding Contempt of Court

Learn how the Supreme Court defines finality of judgments and why filing repeated motions can lead to contempt of court.

Jan 29, 1996 contempt of court judicial inhibition code of professional responsibility direct contempt philippine law

Contempt of Court: Navigating the Boundaries of Respect and Legal Advocacy in the Philippines

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when a motion for judicial inhibition crosses the line into direct contempt, and what lawyers and litigants should avoid.