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Dual Citizenship and Philippine Law Practice: What Lawyers Must Know
How dual citizenship affects a Philippine law license, and the Supreme Court steps to keep practicing under RA 9225.
Lawyer Disbarred for Misconduct in Property Transactions: Lessons from BASECO Case
Supreme Court disbars lawyer for failing to account for client funds and neglecting property titling work, highlighting ethical duties in Philippine property law practice.
Judge Dismissed for Gross Immorality in Extramarital Affair Case
Supreme Court dismisses a judge for gross immorality over an extramarital affair and child, while suspending him from law practice for three years.
Judge Dismissed for Gross Immorality: Extramarital Affair and Its Professional Consequences
A judge's extramarital affair leads to dismissal from service and suspension from law practice, underscoring strict moral standards for the judiciary.
Judge Dismissed and Suspended From Law Practice for Gross Immorality: A.M. No. MTJ-24-031
Supreme Court dismisses a judge for an extramarital affair and suspends him from law practice for three years, balancing penalties with mitigating circumstances.
Understanding Lawyer Disbarment: Deceit and Disrespect to Legal Processes in the Philippines
A Philippine Supreme Court ruling explains how issuing worthless checks and evading legal proceedings can lead to a three-year suspension from law practice.
Judges and Lawyers Face Discipline for Extramarital Affairs: The Aranas Case
The Supreme Court dismissed a judge and suspended him from law practice for gross immorality arising from an extramarital affair.
Judge Dismissed for Gross Immorality: Extramarital Affair and Disciplinary Action
The Supreme Court dismissed a judge for gross immorality over an extramarital affair and suspended him from law practice for three years.
Judge Dismissed for Gross Immorality: Ethical Standards for the Bench and Bar
Supreme Court dismisses a judge for an extramarital affair and suspends him from law practice for three years, clarifying ethical standards.
Judge Dismissed for Gross Immorality: Extramarital Affair and Child Cost Him the Bench
Supreme Court dismisses a judge for an extramarital affair and child, suspending him from law practice for three years.
Upholding Ethical Standards: Consequences for Judicial and Notarial Misconduct in the Philippines
The Supreme Court dismisses a judge for gross immorality and suspends him from law practice, reaffirming strict ethical standards for the judiciary and bar.
Judge Dismissed for Gross Immorality: The High Standard of Judicial Conduct
A judge's extramarital affair leads to dismissal from service and suspension from law practice, reinforcing strict ethical standards for the judiciary.
Judge Dismissed for Gross Immorality: SC Upholds Ethical Standards for the Bench and Bar
The Supreme Court dismissed a judge for an extramarital affair and child, imposing a three-year suspension from law practice.
When a Judge Falls Short: Gross Immorality, Dismissal, and Bar Sanctions
The Supreme Court dismissed a judge for gross immorality over an extramarital affair, suspending him from law practice for three years.
Upholding Notarial Integrity: Personal Appearance Is Mandatory for Notaries
A notary who notarizes affidavits without the affiants' personal appearance faces suspension from law practice and loss of notarial commission.
Judge Dismissed for Gross Immorality: Extramarital Affair and the Duty of Judicial Officers
The Supreme Court dismissed a judge for gross immorality over an extramarital affair and child, while suspending him from law practice for three years.
Upholding Client Trust Attorney Negligence AND Accountability IN Legal Representation
Supreme Court dismisses judge for gross immorality and suspends him from law practice for three years.
Judge Dismissed and Suspended From Law Practice for Gross Immorality in Extramarital Affair
Supreme Court dismisses a judge and suspends him from law practice for gross immorality arising from an extramarital affair and child born outside marriage.
Attorney Suspended for Deceitful Land Sale: Ethical Standards in Philippine Law Practice
Discover how a lawyer's deceptive land sale led to suspension, and learn key ethical rules for Philippine attorneys.
Judge Dismissed and Suspended from Law Practice for Marital Infidelity and Abandonment
Supreme Court dismisses a judge for gross immorality over an extramarital affair and child, suspending him from law practice for three years.
Upholding Ethical Standards: Judge Dismissed for Gross Immorality in Landmark Administrative Case
Supreme Court dismisses judge for extramarital affair and suspends him from law practice for three years.
Supreme Court Disciplines Judge for Extramarital Affair: Dismissal and Three-Year Suspension
SC dismisses a judge for gross immorality over an extramarital affair and child, suspending him from law practice for three years.
Practicing Law During Suspension: Judicial Ethics and Integrity
A judge's preventive suspension does not lift the ban on private law practice. The Supreme Court explains why.
Supreme Court Dismisses Judge for Gross Immorality in Extramarital Affair Case
The Supreme Court dismissed a judge for gross immorality over an extramarital affair and child, while suspending him from law practice for three years.