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Pcso Benefits Disallowed Navigating Compensation Laws AND THE Limits OF Corporate Authority
Corporate Authority vs Apparent Authority: When Can a Corporation Deny Its President's Actions
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when a corporation can deny its president's authority to bind it, explained in plain language.
Can a University Be Bound by Unauthorized Mortgages? Corporate Authority Explained
When can a corporation be bound by an officer's unauthorized acts? The Supreme Court explains in University of Mindanao v. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
Unveiling Corporate Authority When Contracts Exceed Presidential Power
Prejudicial Question and Corporate Authority: When Estafa Proceedings May Be Suspended
Explains when a prejudicial question suspends estafa proceedings, focusing on corporate authority and demand validity under Philippine law.
Corporate Authority VS Stockholder Rights Upholding Property Sale Ratification IN Lopez Realty
Corporate Authority VS Apparent Conduct WHO Bears THE Risk IN Unauthorized Transactions
Secretary's Certificate as Proof of Corporate Authority in Philippine Litigation
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a secretary's certificate suffices to prove corporate authority to file pleadings, and the duties of plaintiffs in pre-trial.
Corporate Authority and Double Taxation: Lessons from Swedish Match Philippines
Supreme Court clarifies rules on corporate authority in tax refund cases and double taxation under local business tax ordinances.
Ensuring Corporate Authority in Legal Actions: The Importance of Board Resolutions
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on ejectment jurisdiction, board resolutions, and why corporate authority matters in lawsuits.
Corporate Authority: When Can a President Bind a Corporation Without a Board Resolution
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a corporate president can sign pleadings and bind the company without a board resolution.
Substantial Compliance and Corporate Authority in Forum Shopping Certifications: A Philippine Guide
Explains when a belated secretary's certificate can cure a defective corporate verification in Philippine court petitions, citing the YMCA v. Remington ruling.
Corporate Authority and Tax Credits: Clarifying the Scope for Senior Citizen Discounts
Supreme Court clarifies corporate officer authority in signing pleadings and affirms tax credit entitlement for senior citizen discounts despite net loss.
Corporate Authority and Debt: When a Corporation Is Not Liable for Its President’s Loan
A corporation is not liable for a president’s personal loan unless authorized or ratified. Learn the rules from a 2006 Supreme Court case.
Forum Shopping Certificates and Corporate Authority: Who May Sign for a Corporation
A corporate plaintiff's certificate of non-forum shopping must be signed by a duly authorized person. The Supreme Court explains the rules.
Verbal Promises vs Corporate Authority: Enforceability of Employment Benefits in the Philippines
When can a verbal promise by a corporate officer bind the company? The Supreme Court explains the limits of corporate authority over employment benefits.
Forum Shopping Certification and Timely Appeals: Pascual and Santos v. Tramo Wakas
Supreme Court clarifies rules on corporate authority to sign non-forum shopping certifications and timely filing of appeals by registered mail.
Corporate Authority and Timely Filing: Navigating Court Procedures in Land Disputes
Supreme Court clarifies rules on corporate authorization and filing deadlines in land dispute appeals.
Corporate Authority: When a President Cannot Sue on Behalf of the Corporation
The Supreme Court rules that a corporate president must prove valid board authority to sue; belated SEC filings cannot cure defective authorization.
Upholding Corporate Authority When Can a Lawyer Certify Against Forum Shopping
Supreme Court clarifies when a corporate lawyer may sign the certification against forum shopping, and the limits of year-end incentive claims.
Corporate Authority vs Surety: When Board Resolutions and Personal Guarantees Collide
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on corporate authority, board resolutions, and surety liability in a discounting transaction.
Corporate Authority in Property Sales: Why Board Approval Matters in the Philippines
A corporate officer cannot sell company land without board approval. Learn the due diligence steps to protect your property transaction.
Compromise Agreements and Corporate Authority: Balancing Co-Ownership Rights with Contractual Obligations
When a judicially-approved compromise agreement authorizes a corporation to sell co-owned property, prior consultation with the co-owner is not required.