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Malversation and Anti-Graft Laws: Lessons from Sarion v. People on Public Fund Management
A Supreme Court ruling on malversation clarifies the duty of public officials to verify disbursements, with key lessons for government and contractors.
Aug 9, 2005judicial ethicsgross ignorance of lawpreliminary investigationbailadministrative liability
Accountable Officers Liability Upholding Due Diligence in Public Fund Management
Supreme Court ruling on judge's gross ignorance of law in bail and preliminary investigation procedures, reinforcing judicial accountability.
Aug 6, 2003fiduciary dutycourt circularsclerk of courtadministrative liabilitybail bondfund management
Fiduciary Duty and Accountability: The Consequences of Violating Court Circulars on Fund Management
A clerk of court who released a bail bond without a written court order was fined for violating Supreme Court Circular No. 50-95.