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Sep 18, 2009 property-law parking fees national building code mall operations police power eminent domain

Parking Fees vs Public Access: Reconciling Building Codes and Private Property Rights in Philippine Malls

Supreme Court rules malls may charge parking fees; building codes require spaces, not free access. Property rights prevail.

Jan 18, 2008 estafa criminal law revised penal code restaurant fraud unpaid bills swindling

The Fine Line Between Unpaid Bills and Criminal Fraud Estafa in Restaurant Settings

When does an unpaid restaurant bill become a criminal offense? A Supreme Court ruling clarifies when non-payment crosses into estafa.

Mar 31, 2006 trademark law intellectual property prior use registration shangri-la philippine supreme court

Trademark Ownership in the Philippines: Why Prior Use Beats Registration Alone

The Supreme Court explains why actual use in commerce, not mere registration, determines trademark ownership under Philippine law.