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Sep 8, 2010 corporate law piercing the corporate veil civil law subsidiary liability supreme court

Piercing the Corporate Veil: When Courts Hold Subsidiaries Liable

Philippine Supreme Court explains when courts may disregard corporate fiction and hold a subsidiary liable for a parent company's obligations.

Aug 14, 2007 corporate law piercing corporate veil labor law illegal dismissal franchise agreements

Piercing the Corporate Veil: When Parent Companies Can Be Held Liable for Franchise Agreements

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when courts may disregard corporate fiction and hold companies liable for obligations of related entities.

Dec 8, 2000 corporate law piercing the corporate veil securities and exchange commission civil law corporate liability fraud

Piercing the Corporate Veil: Fraud and Mismanagement as Grounds for Corporate Liability

The Supreme Court explains when courts may disregard corporate fiction and why mere control or mismanagement is not enough.

Jul 19, 1999 corporate veil labor law piercing the corporate veil separation pay illegal dismissal nlrc

Piercing the Corporate Veil: When Parent Companies Face Liability for Subsidiary Labor Claims

Philippine Supreme Court explains when courts may disregard corporate fiction and hold related companies liable for labor violations.