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.
Suing the Government: Understanding State Immunity in the Philippines
A pharmaceutical company's bid dispute clarifies when government officials can be sued despite state immunity.
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Compulsory Licensing of Patents: Balancing Innovation and Public Access in the Philippines
Explaining the Supreme Court's ruling on compulsory licensing of pharmaceutical patents, balancing patent rights with public health needs.