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Jul 11, 2023 conflict of interest public attorney's office cpra legal ethics supreme court indigent clients

PAO Conflict of Interest Rule Upheld: What the Supreme Court Ruling Means

The Supreme Court upheld Section 22, Canon III of the CPRA, limiting conflict of interest imputation among PAO lawyers. Learn the implications.

Oct 22, 2013 legal ethics sexual harassment lawyer discipline code of professional responsibility public attorney

Sexual Harassment by a Lawyer: When Misconduct Erodes Client Trust

A lawyer who sexually harasses a client faces suspension. The Supreme Court explains why such conduct betrays the profession's core values.

Aug 19, 2009 legal fees indigent litigant supreme court corporations free access to courts rule 141

Indigency Status Corporations Cannot Claim FEE Exemption Despite Aiding THE Poor

Philippine Supreme Court rules corporations cannot claim indigent litigant fee exemptions, even when serving the poor. Learn the legal basis.