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Feb 28, 2023 administrative law gross neglect of duty mitigating circumstances rule 140 judiciary discipline clerk of court

Mitigating Circumstances and Gross Neglect of Duty: Reassessing Penalties in Judiciary Misconduct

The Supreme Court modifies dismissal to suspension for a clerk of court guilty of gross neglect, appreciating mitigating circumstances under amended Rule 140.

Apr 22, 2008 gratuity benefits administrative law judges retirement benefits r.a. 910 forfeiture of benefits

Judicial Benefits: Can Misconduct Outside Judicial Office Disqualify a Judge's Heirs from Gratuity?

A judge's heirs can still receive gratuity benefits despite pre-judiciary misconduct, but only for service rendered before the penalty became final.

Oct 5, 2005 judicial clemency administrative law supreme court judiciary misconduct retirement benefits compassion

Compassionate Justice: Evaluating Penalties and Granting Clemency in Judiciary Misconduct Cases

The Supreme Court grants judicial clemency to a dismissed judge, balancing discipline with compassion in administrative cases.

Nov 20, 2003 labor-law administrative-case judiciary misconduct discipline supreme-court

Workplace Misconduct: Striking Subordinates and Maintaining Decorum in the Judiciary

Supreme Court ruling on a supervisor who struck a subordinate, emphasizing decorum and discipline in the judiciary.