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Jul 10, 2023 legal ethics disbarment attorney misconduct client funds supreme court

Disbarment for Defrauding Clients: Lessons from Dizon v. Trinidad-Radoc

When lawyers fabricate cases and misappropriate client funds, the Supreme Court does not hesitate to impose the ultimate penalty of disbarment.

Oct 9, 2006 trust law fiduciary duty club shares civil code partnership ownership dispute

Breach of Trust Ownership of Club Shares and Fiduciary Duties in Philippine Law

When a club share is transferred temporarily, a trust is created. The Supreme Court explains ownership, fiduciary duties, and the rules on implied trusts in Philippine law.

Dec 17, 1999 oil deregulation ra 8479 constitutional law monopoly price control supreme court

Philippine Oil Deregulation Upheld: Supreme Court Defers to Market Freedom and Congress

The Supreme Court upheld oil deregulation under RA 8479, ruling that price controls are policy choices for Congress, not constitutional requirements.

Nov 22, 1999 civil law trusts beneficial ownership legal title quitclaims labor law

Beneficial Ownership VS Legal Title Understanding Trust Relationships IN Philippine LAW

A look at how Philippine courts distinguish beneficial ownership from legal title in trust relationships, using a landmark case on employee dismissal and quitclaims.