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Feb 19, 2018legal ethicsattorney-client relationshiparticle 1491civil codeconflicting interestsproperty transfer
Upholding Client Confidentiality Attorney Sanctioned FOR Representing Conflicting Interests
Philippine Supreme Court affirms that lawyers cannot buy client property or represent conflicting interests, voiding a transfer under Article 1491.
Aug 14, 2003legal ethicsattorney suspensionarticle 1491civil codeestate proceedingsprofessional responsibility
Attorney Suspended for Acquiring Client's Property During Estate Proceedings
Lawyer suspended six months for acquiring property from client during pending estate proceedings, violating Article 1491 of the Civil Code.