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 11, 2020legal ethicsfrivolous lawsuitscode of professional responsibilitylawyer disciplineadministrative case
Filing Frivolous Lawsuits: Ethical Consequences for Philippine Lawyers
When lawyers file baseless suits against opposing counsel, the Supreme Court can suspend them. Learn the ethical rules and penalties.
Dec 6, 2006administrative lawlegal ethicsfrivolous lawsuitcode of professional responsibilitysupreme courtjudicial integrity
Frivolous Lawsuits, Court Integrity, and Ethical Lawyer Conduct in the Philippines
The Supreme Court fines a lawyer for filing a frivolous administrative complaint, reaffirming ethical duties and the protection of judicial integrity.