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Oct 4, 2022disbarmentcode of professional responsibilitylegal ethicsadministrative lawdishonestynotary public
Disbarment for Dishonesty: Lawyer Forged Receipt, Kept Client's Payment
A lawyer was disbarred for forging an acknowledgment receipt and keeping a client's P213,750 judgment payment, violating the Code of Professional Responsibility.
Loan or Partnership: Supreme Court on Novation and Acknowledgment Receipts
When does a loan become a partnership contribution? The Supreme Court clarifies novation, acknowledgment receipts, and payment application rules.