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Jan 11, 2011 labor law piercing corporate veil unfair labor practice parent company liability illegal dismissal nlrc

Piercing the Corporate Veil: When Parent Companies Face Liability for Labor Violations

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when parent companies can be held liable for subsidiaries' labor violations, explained for employees and businesses.

Jan 28, 2007 corporate law piercing the corporate veil parent company liability subsidiary philippine supreme court

Piercing the Corporate Veil in the Philippines: When Parent Companies Pay Subsidiary Debts

Philippine courts can hold parent companies liable for subsidiary debts when the subsidiary is a mere instrumentality. Learn the rules from General Credit v. Alsons.

Jun 15, 2006 civil-law

Stare Decisis in Philippine Courts: How Prior Rulings Bind Future Cases

The Supreme Court applies stare decisis to bar relitigation of the Pepsi The decision demonstrates how prior rulings on the same controversy can bar subsequent claims and promote consistency in the ad

Jan 14, 2004 corporate law piercing the corporate veil parent company subsidiary civil law jurisprudence

Piercing the Corporate Veil: When Can a Parent Company Be Liable for Its Subsidiary's Obligations

Philippine Supreme Court explains the strict requirements for piercing the corporate veil and holding a parent liable for subsidiary obligations.