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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Government Expropriation and Bad Faith in Land Valuation Disputes

When does flawed land valuation in expropriation become a crime? The Supreme Court clarifies the limits of bad faith in government takings.

Eminent Domain and Just Compensation: Fair Value for Delayed Government Takings

When the government delays payment in expropriation, landowners are entitled to more than the property's old value—here's why.

Eminent Domain Easements Just Compensation For Perpetual Restrictions ON Property USE

When a right-of-way easement for transmission lines permanently restricts property use, full just compensation, not a mere easement fee, is due.