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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.

Showing 14 of 4 articles for intra-corporate disputes

Tortious Interference vs. Intra-Corporate Dispute: Jurisdiction in Corporate Conflicts

The Supreme Court clarifies when a corporate conflict is a civil tort case or an intra-corporate dispute, and which court has jurisdiction.

Shareholder Death and Corporate Meetings: Quorum and Voting Rights Under Philippine Law

How a shareholder's death affects quorum and voting rights in Philippine corporations, explained through the Supreme Court's ruling in Mallare v. A&E Industrial Corporation.

Deposition Deadlines in Intra-Corporate Cases: Philippine Computer Solutions v. Hernandez

The Supreme Court clarifies the 15-day discovery period under the Interim Rules on Intra-Corporate Controversies and the rule on interlocutory orders.

Pairing Judge Authority: When Orders Become Void After a Regular Judge Assumes Office

A pairing judge's authority ends when the regular judge assumes office. Orders issued after that are void, as Yujuico v. Quiambao shows.