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Jan 22, 2014 administrative law exhaustion of administrative remedies civil service reassignment csc jurisdiction

Exhausting Administrative Remedies: Why Public Servants Must First Seek Internal Solutions

Public servants must exhaust administrative remedies before going to court. The Supreme Court explains why in Ejera v. Merto.

Dec 10, 2007 corporate law share ownership family dispute trust preliminary injunction forum shopping

Family Feuds and Corporate Control: Navigating Share Ownership Disputes in Philippine Corporations

The Supreme Court clarifies how Philippine courts resolve family disputes over corporate shares, trusts, and injunctions.

Oct 10, 2003 civil service jurisdiction administrative law government employees csc

Jurisdiction Over Civil Service Disputes: The CSC's Exclusive Role

Learn why the Civil Service Commission, not regular courts, has exclusive jurisdiction over personnel disputes involving government employees.

Aug 6, 1999 service of summons jurisdiction over person 1997 rules of civil procedure rule 14 corporate litigation philippine courts

Service of Summons on a Branch Manager: When Philippine Courts Lack Jurisdiction Over a Corporation

Serving summons on a corporation's branch manager instead of its general manager is improper under the 1997 Rules, depriving the court of jurisdiction.

Mar 3, 1997 administrative law exhaustion of administrative remedies civil service nlrc jurisdiction

Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies: When Can You Skip It

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when courts may excuse failure to exhaust administrative remedies, and why premature court actions get dismissed.