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Jun 27, 2018legal-ethicsbarangay justicelupon tagapamayapakatarungang pambarangaysupreme courtlawyers
Barangay Dispute Resolution Lawyers Barred From Lupon Appearances
The Supreme Court clarifies that lawyers cannot appear before the Lupon Tagapamayapa, preserving the informal, conciliatory character of barangay justice.
Sep 29, 2014legal-ethicsfiduciary-dutyclient-fundsgross-misconductlawyer-suspensioncode-of-professional-responsibility
Lawyer Suspended for Misappropriating Client Funds in Breach of Fiduciary Duty
A lawyer's failure to account for and return client funds collected on behalf of a client constitutes gross misconduct warranting suspension.
May 26, 2004legal-ethicslawyer-negligencecode-of-professional-responsibilityadministrative-caseclient-rights
Lawyers Cannot Claim Ignorance of Basic Procedures to Abandon Client Obligations
Philippine Supreme Court rules a lawyer's claim of ignorance in filing a motion for reconsideration is no excuse for neglecting a client's case.