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Disbarment for Misleading Conduct and Disrespect Protecting the Integrity of the Legal Profession
The Supreme Court disbarred a lawyer for deceiving a client, disrespecting judges, and violating notarial and MCLE rules.
Falsifying MCLE Compliance Numbers: A Supreme Court Lesson in Professional Integrity
Learn how a lawyer's use of a fictitious MCLE number led to disbarment, and what it means for every Philippine practitioner.
MCLE Disclosure Failures: Cruz v. Onshore Strategic Assets and Case Dismissal
A lawyer's failure to disclose MCLE compliance in pleadings can lead to dismissal of the case, as Cruz v. Onshore Strategic Assets shows.
Misrepresenting MCLE Compliance: Supreme Court Suspends Lawyer for Three Years
The Supreme Court suspended a lawyer for three years for falsely claiming MCLE exemptions in court pleadings, reinforcing ethical duties.
Falsifying MCLE Compliance and Disbarment: What Lawyers Risk
A Supreme Court ruling shows how a lawyer's false MCLE compliance number in pleadings led to disbarment for deceit.
Lawyer Suspended for Court Disrespect and MCLE Non-Compliance
Supreme Court fines lawyer for disrespecting court orders and using intemperate language in pleadings, reminding lawyers of their duty to uphold judicial authority.