Legal Insights
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.
Upholding Court Efficiency: Judge Fined for Delays and Inefficiency in Bareng v. Daguna
A judge was fined P15,000 for gross inefficiency and undue delay in rendering orders and transmitting records. Learn the lessons from this administrative case.
Intervention Denied: Protecting Court Efficiency in Property Disputes
Supreme Court clarifies when intervention in property cases is improper, emphasizing court efficiency and the need for direct legal interests.
Accountability in the Judiciary: Prompt Action on Orders and Court Efficiency
A Supreme Court ruling on judge accountability for delayed decisions and defiance of court orders, and what it means for court efficiency.
Supervisory Failures in the Judiciary: Holding Clerks of Court Accountable for Negligence
A clerk of court's duty to supervise subordinates is non-negotiable. This case explains liability for neglect of duty.