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Feb 25, 2020 tax law capital gains tax share swap nirc supreme court corporate restructuring

Tax-Free Share Swaps in the Philippines: The Co Ruling and CGT Exemptions

The Supreme Court's Co ruling clarifies when share swaps are tax-free under (C)(2) of the NIRC, saving businesses millions.

Aug 4, 1999 labor law innocent bystander rule labor injunction corporate restructuring picketing msf tire

MSF Tire v. CA: When a Company Cannot Claim "Innocent Bystander" Status in Labor Disputes

The Supreme Court clarifies when a company with ties to a business in a labor dispute cannot claim "innocent bystander" status to obtain an injunction against picketing.

Nov 12, 1996 successor liability labor law illegal dismissal caliguia business transfer employee rights

Successor Liability in Philippine Labor Law: When New Owners Inherit Labor Obligations

Learn when a successor company inherits a predecessor's labor obligations under Philippine law, based on the Caliguia ruling.