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Negligence in Notarial Practice: Securing Notarial Seals and Upholding Professional Responsibility
A notary's duty to safeguard his seal is absolute. Learn from a lawyer suspended for negligence over forged documents bearing his notarial seal.
Challenging Forged Documents and Implied Admissions in Philippine Property Law
The Supreme Court clarifies when failure to respond to a request for admission does not result in implied admission, protecting property owners from forged documents.
Estafa Through Falsification: When Deceit and Forged Documents Overlap
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on estafa through falsification of public documents, explaining deceit, forged signatures, and criminal liability.
Proving Voluntary Resignation: Employer's Burden and the Perils of Forged Documents in Illegal Dismissal Cases
Employers must prove voluntary resignation in illegal dismissal cases. Forged documents won't hold up, as this Supreme Court ruling shows.
Forged Documents and Land Titles: Protecting Registered Owners From Fraudulent Sales
The Supreme Court clarifies the rules on judicial reconstitution of lost titles under Republic Act No. 26, protecting registered owners from fraud.
Forged Documents and Judicial Misconduct: Protecting Land Titles in the Philippines
A Supreme Court ruling on judge misconduct highlights the dangers of unauthorized notarization and the importance of protecting land titles from forged documents.
Forged Documents and Good Faith: Protecting Land Ownership in the Philippines
When forged deeds meet buyers' good faith, Philippine courts weigh title protection against prudence. Learn the rules from a recent Supreme Court ruling.
Deceitful Practices by Lawyers: When Suspension and Disbarment Apply
The Supreme Court clarifies when lawyers face suspension or disbarment for deceitful conduct, citing a case of forged documents and dishonest estate settlement.
OFW Illegal Dismissal Claims and Forged Documents: Key Lessons from G & M Philippines v. Cuambot
The Supreme Court explains how forged payslips and resignation letters affect OFW illegal dismissal claims, and why doubts are resolved in favor of labor.
Forged Documents and Ethical Boundaries: Attorney Accountability in Court Submissions
Supreme Court ruling on bank liability, damages, and the ethical duty of lawyers to verify documents before court submission.
Perfecting a Sale vs. Transfer of Ownership: Forged Documents and Land Disputes
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when ownership transfers in a sale, and why forged documents cannot defeat a registered owner's title.
Attorneys Misconduct Forged Documents AND Betrayal OF Legal Oath
Forged Documents in Property Deals: How Due Diligence Can Protect You
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on forged special power of attorney in property mortgage—what buyers and lenders must know about due diligence.
Forged Deeds and Extrinsic Fraud: Protecting Land Titles in the Philippines
A forged deed transfers no title. Learn how Philippine courts treat forged documents, pre-trial admissions, and what counts as extrinsic fraud.