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Receivership in Intra-Corporate Disputes: When Courts May Take Over a Corporation
The Supreme Court clarifies the strict requirements for appointing a receiver or management committee in intra-corporate disputes under the Interim Rules.
SEC Retains Oversight Power to Investigate Corporate Irregularities and Protect Stakeholders
The Supreme Court affirms the SEC's regulatory power to investigate corporate irregularities and create a management committee to protect stakeholders.
Upholding Corporate Governance: The Limits of SEC Intervention in Church Disputes
When can courts reorganize a management committee created by the SEC? The Supreme Court clarifies the limits of regulatory intervention in corporate disputes.
Management Committees in Philippine Corporate Disputes: When Courts May Intervene
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when courts may create management committees in intra-corporate disputes under the Interim Rules.
Reviving a Dissolved Management Committee: Limits on SEC Power and Shareholder Disputes
The Supreme Court explains when a special management committee can be revived and why certiorari is not the remedy for failed shareholder disputes.
Service of Summons on Corporations: Who Can Validly Receive It
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies who may validly receive summons for a corporation, including management committee members under SEC supervision.
Corporate Dissension and Interim Management Committees: Protecting Minority Stockholders
When can a court appoint an interim management committee over a corporation? The Supreme Court explains in Jacinto v. First Women's Credit Corporation.