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Jan 13, 2025 bp 22 bouncing check law corporate liability criminal law separate juridical personality supreme court ruling

Acquitted Corporate Officer Not Civilly Liable for Bouncing Check: Supreme Court Ruling

Supreme Court clarifies that a corporate officer acquitted of BP 22 violations cannot be held civilly liable for the dishonored check's value.

Jan 13, 2025 bp 22 bouncing checks law corporate liability separate juridical personality criminal law supreme court ruling

When a Corporate Officer Escapes Civil Liability for a Bounced Check Under BP 22

The Supreme Court clarifies that an acquitted corporate officer cannot be held personally liable for a dishonored corporate check under BP 22.

Dec 6, 2022 labor law piercing the corporate veil corporate liability illegal dismissal supreme court

Piercing the Corporate Veil in Labor Cases: The Toledo Construction Ruling

When courts ignore corporate structures to enforce labor judgments, protecting workers from fraudulent asset transfers and evasion.

Aug 7, 2022 piercing-corporate-veil jurisdiction service-of-summons foreign-corporations labor-law due-process

Piercing the Corporate Veil: Jurisdiction First, Liability Later

Supreme Court clarifies that courts must first acquire jurisdiction over a corporation before applying the piercing the corporate veil doctrine to hold owners liable.

Apr 28, 2003 trust receipts law estafa corporate liability criminal law agents

Trust Receipts Law Liability: When Agents Face Estafa Charges

Learn when corporate agents can face criminal liability for estafa under the Trust Receipts Law, based on the Supreme Court's ruling in Ong v. Court of Appeals.