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Disrespect to the Court: Disbarment for Abusive Language and Unprofessional Conduct
Supreme Court disbars lawyer for abusive language and disrespect toward court officials, affirming high standards of lawyer conduct.
Navigating Corporate Disputes: Lawyer Responsibilities and Ethical Boundaries
A Supreme Court ruling on lawyer conduct in corporate board disputes, highlighting duties to courts and ethical limits of advocacy.
Lawyer Conduct in Corporate Governance: Lessons from a Philippine Disbarment Case
A dismissed disbarment case clarifies when lawyers acting as corporate officers may or may not face disciplinary liability under the CPR.
Understanding the Legal Boundaries of Property Disputes and Lawyer Conduct in the Philippines
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when lawyers face discipline in property disputes, and the limits of self-help in possession cases.
Frivolous Lawsuits, Court Integrity, and Ethical Lawyer Conduct in the Philippines
The Supreme Court fines a lawyer for filing a frivolous administrative complaint, reaffirming ethical duties and the protection of judicial integrity.
Lawyer's Courtroom Bullying and Defiance of IBP Orders Draw PHP 155,000 Fine
Supreme Court fines disbarred lawyer PHP 155,000 for shouting at court personnel and defying IBP directives, reaffirming lawyer conduct standards.