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Jan 13, 2025 bp 22 bouncing check law corporate liability criminal law separate juridical personality supreme court ruling

Acquitted Corporate Officer Not Civilly Liable for Bouncing Check: Supreme Court Ruling

Supreme Court clarifies that a corporate officer acquitted of BP 22 violations cannot be held civilly liable for the dishonored check's value.

Dec 6, 2022 labor law piercing the corporate veil corporate liability illegal dismissal supreme court

Piercing the Corporate Veil in Labor Cases: The Toledo Construction Ruling

When courts ignore corporate structures to enforce labor judgments, protecting workers from fraudulent asset transfers and evasion.

Aug 7, 2022 piercing-corporate-veil jurisdiction service-of-summons foreign-corporations labor-law due-process

Piercing the Corporate Veil: Jurisdiction First, Liability Later

Supreme Court clarifies that courts must first acquire jurisdiction over a corporation before applying the piercing the corporate veil doctrine to hold owners liable.

Sep 17, 2019 bp-22 bouncing-checks-law corporate-liability piercing-corporate-veil criminal-law supreme-court

B.P. 22 and the Corporate Veil: When Corporate Officers Face Personal Liability

The Supreme Court pierces the corporate veil in B.P. 22 cases, holding officers personally liable for bouncing checks—but only with proper notice of dishonor.

Jul 4, 2017 piercing corporate veil director liability securities fraud investment contracts corporation code

Piercing the Corporate Veil: Director Liability in Investment Fraud Cases

When can directors be personally liable for corporate fraud? The Supreme Court's ruling in Virata v. Ng Wee provides clear guidance.

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.

Sep 28, 1998 corporate law real estate due diligence board resolution property sale corporation code

Corporate Authority in Property Sales: Why Board Approval Matters in the Philippines

A corporate officer cannot sell company land without board approval. Learn the due diligence steps to protect your property transaction.