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Jun 16, 2020 illegal dismissal strained relations reinstatement labor law security of tenure separation pay

Reinstatement in Illegal Dismissal: The Strained Relations Doctrine Explained

Illegal dismissal entitles workers to reinstatement and backwages. The strained relations doctrine is a narrow exception—learn how courts apply it.

Nov 1, 2004 administrative law judicial ethics temporary restraining order harassment suit supreme court judges

When Judges Face Administrative Complaints: The Limits of Judicial Audits and Harassment Suits

The Supreme Court clarifies when errors by judges are judicial matters, not administrative offenses, and warns against harassment suits.

Nov 24, 1998 injunction status quo ante preliminary injunction amended complaint property law civil procedure

Defining Status Quo Ante in Philippine Injunctions: Verzosa v. Court of Appeals

Learn how the Supreme Court defines "status quo ante" in injunctions, and why amended complaints relate back to the original filing date.