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Retrenchment and Due Process: Balancing Employer Rights and Employee Protection in Economic Downturns
The Supreme Court clarifies retrenchment rules under the Labor Code, including notice requirements and separation pay, in Cajucom v. TPI Philippines.
Notarial Negligence THE Duty OF Care FOR EX Officio Notaries Public AND THE Consequences OF Error
Substantial Compliance in Land Registration Blueprint Suffices When Original Plan Is Available
Supreme Court clarifies that blueprint copies of survey plans may substantially comply with land registration requirements when the original is later submitted.
When Actions Speak Louder: Trust, Dishonesty, and Due Process in Employment Termination
A Supreme Court ruling on simple misconduct in the judiciary, explaining why good faith actions can still violate trust and lead to suspension.
Upholding Diligence AN Attorneys Duty TO Competently Handle Client Matters AND THE Consequences OF Negligence
Loss of Trust and Due Process: Employer Liability for Dismissal Violations in the Philippines
The Supreme Court clarifies when loss of trust justifies dismissing a managerial employee and what damages apply when procedural due process is breached.
Lawyers Must Uphold Diligence and Fidelity in Legal Representation
A lawyer who fails to file an appellate brief faces suspension. The Supreme Court affirms that neglect of a client's case violates the Code of Professional Responsibility.
Piercing the Corporate Veil: Protecting Labor Rights When Corporate Identities Blur
When two corporations share management, payroll, and offices, courts may pierce the corporate veil to protect workers' rights and claims.
Neglect OF Duty IN Public Service Upholding Accountability IN Court Processes
Union Office Access Reconciling Labor Disputes AND Property Rights IN THE Philippines
The Supreme Court clarifies when union office disputes belong to labor tribunals or regular courts, balancing labor law and property rights.
Judicial Accountability: Upholding Due Process in Criminal Judgment Promulgation
Explore the Supreme Court's ruling on judicial accountability, highlighting due process in criminal judgment promulgation and the consequences of undue delay.
Upholding Due Process in Execution Sales: Ensuring Fair Notice and Proportionality
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies sheriffs must follow Rule 141 procedures for execution expenses, ensuring due process and fair notice in levying properties.
Upholding Due Process: Employees' Right to Notice in Termination Cases
Philippine Supreme Court ruling clarifies that resignation does not shield court employees from administrative liability for dishonesty and grave misconduct.
Due Process in Employee Dismissal: The Two-Notice Rule Under Philippine Labor Law
Philippine law requires employers to follow the two-notice rule before dismissing employees. Learn what this means from a Supreme Court ruling.
Due Process in Administrative Cases: Suspension, Not Dismissal, for First-Time Inefficiency
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that first-time inefficiency in public service warrants suspension, not dismissal, under Civil Service rules.
DUE Process IN Administrative Cases Opportunity TO Explain AND Binding Counsel Decisions
Service of Summons Ensuring Due Process in Forcible Entry Cases
A forcible entry case is a real action in personam; defective substituted service of summons voids the judgment for lack of jurisdiction.
When Promises Corrupt Justice: Ethical Boundaries for Court Sheriffs in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on sheriffs' ethical duties, corruption, and the consequences of overstepping authority in court proceedings.
Judicial Accountability: The Imperative of Timely Decisions in Philippine Courts
Philippine courts must decide cases promptly. This article explains the constitutional duty, its legal basis, and consequences of delay.
Habitual Absenteeism in the Judiciary: Court Employee Suspended for Unauthorized Leave
Supreme Court suspends court stenographer for habitual absenteeism, stressing public office as a public trust and the duty to inform superiors of absences.
Upholding Accountability Consequences FOR Habitual Absenteeism IN Public Service
The Supreme Court rules on habitual absenteeism in public service, clarifying penalties, AWOL rules, and mitigating circumstances.
Judicial Accountability: Undue Delay in Rendering Decisions and Its Consequences
When judges fail to decide cases on time, justice is denied. Learn the rules, penalties, and lessons from a Supreme Court ruling.
Sheriffs' Duty to Execute Court Orders Promptly and Consequences of Dereliction
A sheriff's failure to implement a writ of demolition without delay constitutes dereliction of duty, warranting administrative penalties.
Who Represents the Republic: The Solicitor General's Exclusive Role Before the High Court
The Supreme Court clarifies that only the Solicitor General may represent government agencies before appellate courts, not their own legal offices.