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Non-Compete Clause Philippines: Enforceability and Rules for Employees
Is a non-compete clause in the Philippines enforceable? Learn the rules on non-compete and non-solicitation clauses under Philippine law and contracts.
Decoy Solicitation in Trafficking Cases: Entrapment vs Instigation
The Supreme Court clarifies when police decoy solicitation in trafficking cases is valid entrapment, not instigation, in People v. Mendez.
Solicitation and Sanctions: Upholding Integrity in the Legal Profession
The Supreme Court disciplines a lawyer for soliciting clients and making false charges, reaffirming ethical standards in the legal profession.
Solicitation by Public Officials: When Accepting Gifts Leads to Graft Charges
A DARAB adjudicator's conviction for soliciting P120,000 and a tuna fish clarifies graft law and double prosecution rules.
Solicitation and Acceptance of Gifts: Upholding Ethical Conduct in Public Service
Supreme Court reinstates dismissal of DENR officials for soliciting money under R.A. 6713, reaffirming strict ethical standards for public servants.
Understanding Sheriffs Fees and Improper Solicitation in Extrajudicial Foreclosures
A sheriff's dismissal for demanding P5,000 per title in foreclosure fees—what the Supreme Court said about unauthorized collections.
Court Employee Suspended for Misconduct and Solicitation: A Lesson in Judicial Ethics
The Supreme Court suspended a clerk of court for soliciting bail money and mishandling property, reaffirming strict ethical standards for court personnel.
Syndicated Estafa and Corporate Liability: When Public Solicitation Pierces the Veil
Supreme Court clarifies when a corporation's real estate sales to the public trigger syndicated estafa liability under P.D. 1689.
Solicitation by Court Personnel: Upholding Integrity in the Philippine Judiciary
Supreme Court rules on grave misconduct by court personnel who solicits money from litigants, reinforcing integrity standards in the judiciary.
Solicitation and Impropriety: Disbarment for Lawyers Violating Professional Ethics
A labor arbiter who solicited money from a litigant and distorted a final ruling was disbarred for gross misconduct and immorality.
Disbarment for Bribery Solicitation: Protecting the Integrity of the Judiciary
A lawyer who solicits money from clients to bribe judges deserves disbarment, as the Supreme Court ruled in Bueno v. Rañeses.
Solicitation and Ethical Boundaries: Disciplinary Action Against Atty. Tolentino
Court personnel soliciting money from litigants faces severe penalties. Learn from the Caliwag case on ethical boundaries.
Solicitation Ban Upholding Integrity in the Judiciary
Court personnel dismissed for soliciting from bonding companies using fake Supreme Court letterheads. Learn the rules on improper solicitation.
Proxy Validation vs Solicitation: SEC and RTC Jurisdiction in Corporate Elections
The Supreme Court clarifies when proxy disputes in corporate elections belong to the RTC, not the SEC, under the Securities Regulation Code.
Ethical Standards in the Judiciary: Dismissal for Improper Solicitation by Court Personnel
Court stenographer dismissed for soliciting money from litigants. Learn the ethical rules and penalties for court personnel under Philippine law.
Solicitation of Gifts: Upholding Ethical Standards in Customs Operations
Customs officers found guilty of soliciting gifts under RA 6713. The Supreme Court affirms that substantial evidence suffices in administrative cases.
Election Law: Distinguishing Beneficence From Campaigning in Pangkat Laguna vs Comelec
When does a public official's act of giving become illegal campaigning? The Supreme Court clarifies the line between beneficence and vote solicitation.
Ethical Boundaries for Court Sheriffs: Solicitation and Misconduct Rules
Court sheriffs must avoid soliciting money from litigants. This case explains the ethical rules and consequences of misconduct.