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.
Mar 15, 2022legal ethicsdisbarmentprofessional responsibilityfake court decisioncode of professional responsibilityadministrative law
Fake Court Decision Leads to Disbarment for Lawyer's Deceit and Misrepresentation
Supreme Court disbars lawyer who fabricated a court decision in a nullity of marriage case, reaffirming strict ethical standards for attorneys.
Oct 6, 2020legal ethicsdisbarmentlawyer misconductcode of professional responsibilityadministrative case
Lawyer Misconduct: Disbarment for Dishonesty and Deceit in Property Transactions
The Supreme Court disbarred a lawyer for fabricating court filings and a fake decision in a client's annulment case, underscoring strict ethical standards.
Feb 16, 2005fake court decisionsjudicial integrityfalsificationsupreme courtdocument verificationland registration
Safeguarding Judicial Integrity: How the Supreme Court Addressed Fake Court Decisions
The Supreme Court's 2005 resolution on a fabricated decision reveals how fake court orders are detected and why verification matters.