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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.

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Sep 15, 2021 condonation doctrine grave misconduct administrative law ombudsman public officers civil service

Condonation Doctrine and Grave Misconduct: When Final Administrative Rulings Can Be Altered

Explore when final administrative rulings may be altered, focusing on the condonation doctrine and grave misconduct in Gabornes v. Ombudsman.

Jan 15, 2020 administrative-law condonation-doctrine local-government misconduct supreme-court

Understanding Misconduct and the Condonation Doctrine in Philippine Local Government

A Supreme Court case study on administrative misconduct and the condonation doctrine in Philippine local government.

Mar 16, 2007 derivative suit corporate governance board of directors corporation code stockholder rights

Upholding Corporate Governance: Limits of Stockholder Suits and Board Discretion

The Supreme Court clarifies when derivative suits may proceed and when courts must respect board discretion in corporate management.

Jun 29, 2004 mootness doctrine criminal procedure acquittal sandiganbayan motion to quash anti-graft law

Mootness Doctrine and Acquittal: When Court Rulings Lose Relevance

Explaining when court rulings become moot and academic, and how acquittal affects pending criminal cases in the Philippines.

Jun 29, 2004 anti-graft criminal liability local government motion to quash reelection sandiganbayan

Reelection Does Not Erase Criminal Liability for Prior Misconduct

Philippine Supreme Court ruling that reelection condones only administrative liability, not criminal charges under the Anti-Graft law.