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Resignation Notice Period Philippines: Rules on Rendering 30 Days
Resigning in the Philippines? Learn the 30-day notice rule, employer waivers, and what you're entitled to before your last day.
Defective Tax Waivers: Supreme Court Voids BIR Assessment Against Telstar
Supreme Court voids BIR deficiency assessment against Telstar due to defective waivers and lack of demand for payment, reinforcing strict rules on prescriptive periods.
Void Search Warrants and the Right Against Unreasonable Searches: Mendoza v. People
A void search warrant taints the arrest and evidence seized; waiver of arrest defects does not waive evidence inadmissibility.
Procedural Lapses and Waiver: When Court Rules Trump Substantive Claims in Estafa Cases
A look at Chingkoe v. Sandiganbayan, where the Supreme Court ruled that the right to speedy disposition of cases must be timely invoked, or it is deemed waived.
Motion to Quash in Estafa Cases: Grounds, Waiver, and Double Jeopardy Explained
Learn the procedural rules on motion to quash in estafa cases, including waiver of grounds and double jeopardy, from a recent Supreme Court ruling.
Prescription in Tax Assessments: Waivers Must Be Strictly Compliant for Validity
Waivers of the tax prescription period are strictly construed. Missing the BIR's date of acceptance voids them, and assessments without due dates fail.
Tax Assessment Validity: Waivers and Due Dates Under Scrutiny
The Supreme Court nullified BIR deficiency assessments for First Gas Power due to defective waivers and missing due dates, clarifying prescriptive period rules.
Waiver Validity and Estoppel: When Taxpayers Cannot Question Defective BIR Waivers
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on defective waivers of prescription, taxpayer estoppel, and BIR assessment periods explained in plain language.
Legal Redemption in the Philippines: Timely Action, Actual Notice, and the Power of Waiver
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies legal redemption rules: actual notice, 30-day period, and when failure to consign the price may be waived.
Resignation and Commission Rights: Insights From a Philippine Labor Case
A seafarer's resignation and quitclaim can bar disability claims. Learn the rules on valid waivers and company doctor assessments.
Understanding Constructive Dismissal in OFW Rape and Harassment Cases: Insights from the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court clarifies constructive dismissal for OFWs facing sexual harassment and abuse, emphasizing totality of evidence over waivers.
Ante-Nuptial Agreements and Property Waivers: The Delgado v. GQ Realty Case
The Supreme Court's ruling in Delgado v. GQ Realty clarifies how ante-nuptial agreements can waive property rights, even for assets registered under a spouse's family corporation.
Tolerance in Unlawful Detainer: Mere Inaction Is Not Enough
Landlord or owner silence after a waiver does not prove tolerance in unlawful detainer. The Supreme Court explains what must be shown.
Quitclaims and Illegal Dismissal: Understanding Employee Rights and Waivers in the Philippines
When is a quitclaim valid? The Supreme Court explains the rules on waivers and illegal dismissal in Vergara v. CDM Security Agency.
Deposition Notice Timeliness and Waiver in Philippine Legal Proceedings
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on deposition notice requirements, waiver of defects, and the distinction between admissibility and weight of evidence.
Prescription in Tax Assessment: Taxpayers' Right to a Timely Assessment
When does the BIR lose its right to assess taxes? The Supreme Court clarifies prescription rules and valid waivers in CIR v. BPI.
Plagiarism in Academia: Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of UE Professors for Misrepresentation
Supreme Court upholds dismissal of professors for plagiarism, misrepresentation, and breach of trust, clarifying stare decisis and waiver rules.
Preemptive Rights and Waiver in Close Corporation Stock Transfers
When does failure to follow a stock transfer restriction become valid? The Supreme Court explains consent and waiver in Florete v. Florete.
Corporate Rehabilitation Tax Waivers and CTA Jurisdiction: Key Insights from Steel Corporation of the Philippi
Learn how the Supreme Court clarified CTA jurisdiction over tax waiver disputes arising from corporate rehabilitation under R.A. 10142.
Corporate Rehabilitation Tax Waiver: CTA Has Exclusive Jurisdiction Over Customs Duty Disputes
The Supreme Court clarifies that tax and customs duty disputes during corporate rehabilitation belong exclusively to the Court of Tax Appeals, not regular courts.
Contractual Waivers and Delayed Claims: Quality Disputes in Construction Agreements
Examine how the Supreme Court enforced a contractual waiver clause in a construction dispute, barring a delayed quality claim.
Contractual Venue Stipulations: Enforceability and Waiver in Philippine Courts
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when exclusive venue clauses in contracts bind parties and when they are waived.
Writ of Possession in Foreclosure: When a Third Party's Claim Fails
Explains when a third party can block a writ of possession after foreclosure, and why a mere waiver of rights does not transfer ownership.
Tax Assessment Waivers Must Strictly Comply With BIR Rules or Prescription Applies
Learn how defective tax waivers fail to extend the BIR's three-year assessment period, from the Supreme Court's ruling in CIR v. Systems Technology Institute.