Legal Insights
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.
Perjury and Bouncing Checks in the Philippines: What Saulo v. People Teaches
Understand perjury and BP 22 bouncing check liability through the Supreme Court's ruling in Saulo v. People.
Oct 24, 2008legal ethicsadministrative caselawyersbouncing checkssupreme courtprofessional responsibility
When Lawyers Issue Bouncing Checks: Administrative Liability Under Philippine Law
A lawyer who issues worthless checks faces suspension even after full payment. Learn the rules from a Supreme Court administrative case.
Collective Liability and Conspiracy in Criminal Actions: People v. Aquino
When does mere presence or participation in a transaction amount to criminal conspiracy? The Supreme Court clarifies in People v. Aquino.
Jan 28, 1998legal ethicslawyer disciplinecode of professional responsibilitybad checksadministrative case
When a Lawyer's Private Misconduct Warrants Disciplinary Action
A lawyer's private misconduct can warrant suspension. This case explains when bad checks and deceitful conduct trigger discipline.