Legal Insights

Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.

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Service Charges and CBA Terms: When Negotiated Contracts Are Exempt in Labor Disputes

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when service charges are due under a CBA, and how negotiated contracts and special rates are exempt.

Gender Equality in Retirement: Challenging Discriminatory Collective Bargaining Agreements

When can a flight attendant challenge a discriminatory retirement age in court? The Supreme Court clarifies jurisdiction over CBA provisions.

Premature Execution Judgment Required Before Enforcing Court Orders

Philippine Supreme Court rules that a writ of execution requires a final judgment, voiding premature enforcement in David v. Velasco.

Bouncing Checks AND DUE Process Actual Notice Required FOR Conviction

A writ of execution requires a final judgment; issuing one before trial violates due process and is void.