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Apr 2, 2019 legal ethics notarial practice unauthorized practice of law disciplinary action code of professional responsibility supreme court

Upholding Integrity: Disciplinary Action for Unauthorized Notarization and Aiding Unlawful Practice of Law

A lawyer who notarizes without a commission and lets a non-lawyer sign court pleadings faces a five-year suspension and permanent notarial bar.

Mar 11, 2019 mcle legal ethics lawyer discipline code of professional responsibility supreme court

Misrepresenting MCLE Compliance: Supreme Court Suspends Lawyer for Three Years

The Supreme Court suspended a lawyer for three years for falsely claiming MCLE exemptions in court pleadings, reinforcing ethical duties.

Jul 29, 2003 legal ethics professional responsibility privileged communication court pleadings code of professional responsibility supreme court

Zealous Advocacy Has Limits: Lawyers Reprimanded for Offensive Court Pleadings

Philippine Supreme Court reprimands lawyers for abusive language in pleadings, clarifying the limits of zealous advocacy and privileged communication.