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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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Feb 10, 2020 labor-law social-security-system corporate-liability directors-duties criminal-procedure supreme-court

Directors' Liability for SSS Contributions: When Courts May Deny Withdrawal of Information

Explore the Supreme Court ruling on directors' liability for unpaid SSS contributions and the trial court's discretion in criminal cases.

Aug 28, 2006 speedy trial prosecutorial delay criminal procedure rights of accused philippine law

Speedy Trial Rights Dismissal OF Criminal Charges DUE TO Prosecutorial Delay

Explore how prosecutorial delay impacts speedy trial rights and when criminal charges may be dismissed in the Philippines.

Feb 27, 2002 criminal-law void-judgment promulgation judge-retirement appeal-period jurisprudence

Void Judgments: When a Retired Judge's Decision Cannot Be Promulgated

A judge's decision signed before retirement cannot be validly promulgated after retirement. Learn the rule and its practical effects.

Oct 18, 2000 criminal-law conspiracy robbery-with-homicide due-process revised-penal-code supreme-court

Conspiracy in Robbery With Homicide: Liability and Due Process Under Philippine Law

The Supreme Court clarifies conspiracy liability in robbery with homicide, the due process rights of accused persons, and how physical injuries merge into the crime.