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Nov 28, 2019 administrative law court interpreter inefficiency incompetence public accountability judiciary

Court Interpreter Suspended for Incompetent Translations in RTC Malaybalay

SC suspends court interpreter for inaccurate Visayan-to-English translations, stressing the heavy responsibility of judicial employees.

Nov 28, 2019 administrative law court interpreter inefficiency incompetence supreme court public accountability

Court Interpreter Suspended for Incompetent Translations: A Lesson in Judicial Accountability

The Supreme Court suspended a court interpreter for inefficiency and incompetence in translating testimonies, underscoring the critical role of accurate interpretation in the judiciary.

Mar 16, 2016 legal ethics professional misconduct attorney's fees quantum meruit code of professional responsibility supreme court

Lawyers Must Return Fees for Incompetent Service: A.C. No. 10543

When a lawyer accepts a case beyond their competence, they must return the full fees paid. The Supreme Court explains the rule on quantum meruit.