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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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Feb 6, 1997 criminal-law new-trial negligence-of-counsel due-process right-to-present-evidence supreme-court

Gross Negligence of Counsel: When Can a Client Get a New Trial in the Philippines?

When a lawyer's repeated absences prevent a client from presenting defense evidence, the Supreme Court may order a new trial to protect due process.

Jul 5, 1996 illegal dismissal labor law serious misconduct termination labor code nlrc

Illegal Dismissal: When Can an Employer Terminate an Employee in the Philippines

Philippine law requires just cause and due process for valid termination. This case explains serious misconduct and loss of confidence rules.

Jan 31, 1996 implied trust prescription laches property law reconveyance civil code

Implied Trusts and Prescription: What the Esconde Case Means for Property Owners

Learn how implied trusts work in the Philippines and why delay can bar your property claim, based on the Supreme Court's Esconde ruling.

Jan 31, 1996 builder in good faith property law philippine civil code real estate disputes pleasantville case

Builder in Good Faith in the Philippines: Rights Under Property Law

When can a mistaken builder claim good faith under Philippine law? The Supreme Court's ruling in Pleasantville clarifies the rights of builders and landowners.