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Jun 18, 2019 hlurb subdivision disputes road lots pd 957 administrative remedies property law

Road Lots and HLURB Jurisdiction: What Subdivision Owners Must Know

The Supreme Court clarifies HLURB jurisdiction over subdivision road lots, public access rights, and the need to exhaust administrative remedies.

Jul 10, 2017 local-government business-permits sanitation-code cease-and-desist-order temporary-restraining-order nuisance

Upholding Local Authority When Business Permits AND Public Welfare Collide

Supreme Court ruling on when local governments may validly withhold permits and shut down businesses for sanitation violations.

Jul 20, 2006 securities regulation cease and desist order sec due process administrative law philippines

SEC Cease and Desist Orders: When Regulatory Action Violates Due Process

The Supreme Court ruled the SEC acted with grave abuse of discretion by issuing a cease and desist order without proper investigation.