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Jan 29, 2024 dual citizenship legal profession ra 9225 supreme court bar admission professional regulation

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.

Jul 15, 2019 legal ethics disbarment code of professional responsibility candor supreme court

Disbarment for Misleading the Court: Candor as a Lawyer's Highest Duty

The Supreme Court disbarred a lawyer for misleading the court and breaching candor, reaffirming that honesty is the foundation of legal practice.

Mar 11, 2019 mcle legal ethics lawyer discipline code of professional responsibility supreme court

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.