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Dec 7, 2020 notarial practice notary public administrative law legal ethics supreme court notarial seal

Safeguarding Notarial Seals: A Lesson from a Philippine Supreme Court Case

What happens when a notary's seal is used without authorization? A Supreme Court ruling on a lawyer's administrative liability.

Aug 29, 2017 disbarment notarial law legal ethics supreme court administrative case

Disbarment for Deceit and Unauthorized Notarization: Ethical Standards for Lawyers

Supreme Court affirms suspension and notarial disqualification for a lawyer who used falsified documents and notarized outside his jurisdiction.

Apr 13, 2007 torrens system good faith property law notarial acknowledgment purchaser in good faith reconveyance

Good Faith in Property Transactions: Protecting Innocent Purchasers Under the Torrens System

When a notarized special power of attorney turns out forged, who keeps the land? The Supreme Court explains good faith under the Torrens system.