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Checks and Balances: Authority and Liability in Loan Agreements
When a pre-signed blank check is used to secure a loan without the signer's authority, who bears liability? The Supreme Court clarifies.
Sep 4, 2012ombudsmanpresidential poweradministrative lawchecks and balancesremoval from officecivil service
Checks and Balances Upholding Presidential Authority to Remove Deputies Despite Ombudsman Independence
The Supreme Court upholds the President's power to discipline Deputy Ombudsmen and Special Prosecutors, balancing independence with accountability.
Nov 26, 2002preliminary investigationregional state prosecutoradministrative supervisioncriminal procedureprosecutorial authority
Checks and Balances When Regional Prosecutors Overstep Local Authority in Preliminary Investigations
When can a regional prosecutor take over a city prosecutor's case? The Supreme Court clarifies the limits of supervision and control.
Jan 28, 2000administrative-law