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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.

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Copyright Assignment and Forgery: What the Supreme Court Ruled

A forged Deed of Assignment does not transfer copyright ownership, and using the work anyway can lead to infringement liability.

Suspension of Arraignment, DOJ Review, and the Right to Speedy Trial in Copyright Cases

Explaining when courts may suspend arraignment pending DOJ review and how delay affects the right to speedy trial in copyright infringement cases.

Upholding Search Warrants in Copyright Infringement Cases: Balancing Rights and Due Process

The Supreme Court clarifies when courts may quash search warrants in software piracy cases, and when they must uphold them.