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Jul 16, 2019 legal ethics disbarment code of professional responsibility candor notary public professional misconduct

Disbarment for Breach of Candor: Misleading the Court and Professional Misconduct

A lawyer's flip-flopping statements and misleading pleadings led to disbarment. Learn the ethical rules on candor and professionalism.

Nov 8, 2017 labor-law court-employees administrative-case conduct-unbecoming civil-service

Workplace Conduct: Upholding Decorum Among Court Employees in the Philippines

The Supreme Court reminds court personnel that professionalism and decorum are non-negotiable, fining two employees for a workplace altercation.

Nov 8, 2017 administrative law court employees conduct unbecoming workplace decorum judiciary civil service

Maintaining Decorum: Workplace Altercations and the Duty of Court Employees in the Philippines

The Supreme Court fined two court employees for a workplace altercation, reaffirming that decorum and professionalism are non-negotiable in the judiciary.

Mar 31, 2004 administrative-law

Upholding Professionalism Sheriffs Neglect OF Duty AND Impact ON Public Trust IN THE Judiciary

Sep 23, 2003 legal ethics administrative case court personnel discourtesy clerk of court judicial integrity

Court Clerk Reprimanded for Discourtesy: A Lesson in Judicial Ethics

The Supreme Court reprimanded a court clerk for discourtesy toward staff, emphasizing that judicial personnel must uphold professionalism and harmony.

Dec 3, 2002 legal ethics code of professional responsibility lawyer discipline professional conduct canon 8 supreme court

Maintaining Professionalism: Lawyers' Duty to Courteous Conduct

Philippine Supreme Court rules on lawyer discipline for uncivil conduct toward fellow attorneys, citing Canon 8 of the Code of Professional Responsibility.

Sep 16, 2002 administrative law court employee discourtesy judicial decorum professionalism supreme court

Maintaining Decorum: Court Employee Fined for Discourtesy at Supreme Court Lobby

A court employee's shouting at a security guard leads to administrative liability. The High Court reminds all judicial personnel that professionalism and courtesy are non-negotiable.

Sep 17, 2001 local government police appointments mayoral power administrative law philippine law

Mayoral Prerogative vs Police Professionalism: Understanding the Limits of Local Executive Power in Police App

A look at how the Supreme Court balances a mayor's appointment power with the need for police professionalism and legal limits.