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.
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Attorney-Client Money Disputes: Lessons from a Philippine Disbarment Case
A disbarment case dismissed for lack of evidence teaches key lessons on attorney-client financial disputes, documentation, and the burden of proof.
Due Process and Audit Reports: Fair Hearings in Financial Disputes
When courts appoint commissioners to audit financial records, due process requires formal hearings—not just interviews. The Supreme Court explains why.