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Jul 8, 2019 legal ethics code of professional responsibility conflict of interest former judges administrative law

Former Judge's Conflict of Interest: Ethical Limits After Leaving the Bench

Supreme Court clarifies Rule 6.03 on former judges and government lawyers accepting cases they previously handled.

Nov 8, 2017 attorney's fees labor law pao illegal dismissal supreme court

Can Employees Get Attorney's Fees Even If Represented By PAO? Philippine Supreme Court Ruling

Philippine Supreme Court ruling: employees represented by the Public Attorney's Office can still receive attorney's fees in labor cases.

Mar 2, 2016 bangko sentral private counsel jurisdiction real property monetary board civil procedure

BSP Authority to Engage Private Counsel and Jurisdiction in Legal Proceedings

Supreme Court clarifies BSP's power to hire private counsel and RTC jurisdiction over real property cases involving assessed value.

Mar 2, 2016 bangko sentral jurisdiction legal representation civil procedure real property government corporate counsel

BSP Can Use Private Counsel: Supreme Court Clarifies Jurisdiction and Representation Rules

Supreme Court rules on BSP's authority to engage private counsel and RTC jurisdiction over real property disputes.

Jun 30, 2014 speedy trial provisional dismissal criminal procedure rule 117 bp 22

Speedy Trial and Provisional Dismissal: Key Rules from Co v. New Prosperity Plastic Products

The Supreme Court clarifies when provisional dismissal becomes permanent and how the one-year revival period is counted.

Aug 7, 2013 criminal-law perjury private-prosecutor rules-of-court revised-penal-code

Private Prosecutors in Perjury Cases: Upholding the Offended Party's Rights

Explaining when a private prosecutor may intervene in perjury cases, citing the Supreme Court's ruling in Lee Pue Liong v. Chua Pue Chin Lee.

Jul 5, 2010 administrative-law government-corporate-counsel legal-ethics gocc disbarment ogcc

Authority to Represent: The Limits of Legal Representation for Government-Owned Corporations

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when lawyers may appear for GOCCs, requiring OGCC and COA approval before private counsel can act.

Sep 22, 2004 legal ethics attorney discipline suspension client neglect code of professional responsibility

Upholding Attorney Accountability: Neglect of Client Affairs Leads to Suspension

A lawyer's failure to diligently pursue a client's case warrants suspension from practice, as shown in this Philippine disciplinary case.

Sep 30, 1999 criminal procedure speedy trial judicial discipline postponements arraignment bp 22

Unreasonable Trial Delays: A Judge's Duty to Control Court Proceedings

When a judge tolerates repeated postponements, the Supreme Court steps in. Learn the rules on trial delays and judicial accountability.

Mar 3, 1997 municipal representation provincial attorney unauthorized counsel local government civil procedure

Who Can Represent a Municipality in Court: The Ramos Doctrine on Unauthorized Counsel

Philippine law limits who may represent a municipality in lawsuits. Learn the rules, exceptions, and effects of unauthorized private counsel appearances.