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Jan 16, 2023 ill-gotten wealth prescription due process ombudsman anti-graft coconut levy

Confiscation of Property: Balancing Government Authority and Due Process Rights

Explore how the Supreme Court balances state power to recover ill-gotten wealth against constitutional due process and prescription rights.

Aug 31, 2005 corporate law piercing the corporate veil corporate officers personal liability coco levy anti-graft law

Piercing the Corporate Veil: Suing Corporate Officers in Their Personal Capacity

The Supreme Court clarifies when corporate officers may be held personally liable for actions taken under their corporate roles, examining the coconut levy cases.

Aug 23, 2001 prescription anti-graft ra 3019 ombudsman criminal law

Prescription in Anti-Graft Cases: When Does the Clock Start Ticking?

The Supreme Court clarifies when the prescriptive period for anti-graft cases begins, distinguishing discovery from commission of the offense.