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Jul 14, 2024 legal ethics attorney discipline client funds fiduciary duty cpra supreme court

Attorney Misconduct: Handling Client Funds and Accountability in the Philippines

Learn how Philippine lawyers must account for client funds and return unused amounts, based on Supreme Court rulings on attorney discipline.

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Conditional Donations: Substantial Compliance and Donor Intent in Land Donations

Supreme Court clarifies that substantial compliance with a donation's primary purpose, not perfect performance, governs conditional land donations.

Jun 14, 2011 property law military reservations eviction government property squatting civil procedure

Eviction from Military Reservations: Government Authority and Squatters' Rights in the Philippines

Philippine Army v. Pamittan clarifies when the government may evict occupants of military reservations without a court order and the limits of squatters' rights.

Mar 22, 2011 property law informal settlers water utilities supreme court edgewater realty r.a. 8041

Can Landowners Force Water Disconnection for Informal Settlers? Supreme Court Says No

The Supreme Court ruled landowners cannot compel water utilities to disconnect services to informal settlers, balancing property rights with essential services.