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Sep 13, 2016administrative lawminingindigenous peoplesexhaustion of remediesgrave abuse of discretiondenr
Mining Rights vs. Indigenous Peoples: Exhaustion of Remedies and Grave Abuse of Discretion
The Supreme Court in Alecha v. Atienza underscores the exhaustion doctrine and limits of grave abuse of discretion in mining disputes.
Sep 24, 2003forum shoppingmining rightsadministrative remediescivil procedureftaaphilippine mining law
Forum Shopping and Mining Rights: Lessons from the Lepanto-WMC Dispute
The Supreme Court clarifies when overlapping claims before courts and administrative agencies constitute forum shopping in mining disputes.