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Sep 15, 2021 res judicata litis pendentia foreign judgments property disputes forum shopping civil procedure

Res Judicata and Foreign Judgments: What Property Disputes Teach Us About Finality

Philippine courts won't take judicial notice of foreign judgments. Learn the rules on res judicata, litis pendentia, and proof of foreign pleadings.

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.

Aug 8, 2016 legal ethics code of professional responsibility administrative liability lawyer discipline supreme court

Lawyer Suspended for Abusive Language in Demand Letter: A Lesson in Professional Conduct

The Supreme Court suspends a lawyer for using abusive, offensive language in a demand letter, reaffirming Rule 8.01 of the CPR.

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.