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Lawyer's Duty to Client: Suspension for Neglect and Unreturned Fees
A lawyer who accepts fees but fails to file a client's case faces suspension. Learn the ethical rules and consequences.
Lawyer Suspended for Neglecting Client’s Case and Failing to Return Fees
A lawyer’s duty of diligence begins at retainer. Learn from a case where neglect led to suspension and refund.
Treachery and Homicide: The Nuances of Criminal Intent in Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when treachery qualifies killing as murder, and when it remains simple homicide.
Retroactivity vs Prospectivity: Protecting Vested Rights in Agrarian Reform Appeals
The Supreme Court clarifies when its ruling on the proper mode of appeal in agrarian cases applies, protecting vested rights.
Self-Defense and Treachery in Homicide Cases: Key Lessons from People v. Rubiso
Learn how the Supreme Court distinguished self-defense from treachery in a murder case, and what this means for criminal liability in the Philippines.
Retroactivity of Remedial Laws: Clarifying the Period for Filing Certiorari Petitions
The Supreme Court clarifies when the 60-day period for filing certiorari petitions is counted, applying amended procedural rules retroactively.
Reservation Requirements in Philippine Civil Actions: Hambon v. Carantes Explained
Learn how the Supreme Court applied Rule 111 reservation rules in Hambon v. Carantes, affecting civil damages claims tied to criminal cases.
Circumventing Disqualification Orders Through Consultancy Contracts Warrants Lawyer Suspension
Lawyer suspended for violating court disqualification by serving as "consultant" to government agency while performing employee duties.
Disguised Employment and the Lawyer's Duty to Obey Court Orders
When a consultancy is really employment, a lawyer cannot use it to evade a court's disqualification order. The Supreme Court explains why.
Unexpected Assault Establishing Treachery In Philippine Murder Cases
A sudden attack from behind can qualify a killing as murder through treachery, even if wounds land on the front of the victim.
The Tangled Web of Entrapment: Evaluating Evidence in Drug Cases
A look at how the Supreme Court weighs buy-bust evidence, police testimony, and the defense of frame-up in drug cases.
Perjury Unmasked: False Statements in Naturalization Petitions Remain Actionable Despite Withdrawal
Withdrawing a naturalization petition does not erase perjury liability for false statements already made under oath, the Supreme Court ruled.
When a Lease Expires: Philippine High Court Rules on Unlawful Detainer After Compromise Agreement
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a separate unlawful detainer case may proceed after a compromise agreement and lease expiration.
Treachery and Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt: Examining Witness Credibility in Murder Cases
The Supreme Court affirms a murder conviction, explaining how eyewitness credibility and treachery are evaluated against a bare denial.
When a Pro Se Appeal Fails: Counsel of Record and Docket Fees in Philippine Appeals
A party who appeals without counsel may still be bound by notices sent to the counsel of record, and unpaid docket fees can prove fatal to the appeal.
Breach of Trust in Employment: Just Cause for Dismissal in the Philippines
When can an employer validly dismiss an employee for breach of trust? Philippine labor law rules explained.
Government Procurement Quality Standards Prevail Over Expediency in Public Spending
Supreme Court affirms COA disallowance of GSIS payment for non-conforming generator, upholding strict procurement standards over expediency.
Attorney Suspended for Misappropriating Client Funds and Neglecting Duties
Lawyer suspended one year for misusing client funds and failing to transfer property title, violating fiduciary duties under the Code of Professional Responsibility.
Court Employee's Immorality Case: When a "Kasunduan" Cannot Justify an Affair
Philippine Supreme Court rules a court employee's illicit relationship violates conduct standards, despite a private "Kasunduan" allowing separation.
Judicial Employees and Marital Fidelity: Upholding Ethical Standards in the Judiciary
Court employee found guilty of immorality for illicit relationship with married woman; explains ethical standards for judiciary staff.
Judicial Accountability: The Duty of Judges to Decide Cases Promptly
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on judges' duty to decide cases within 90 days, with penalties for delay under Rule 140.
Extension of Lease Agreements: Lessees' Rights in Cases of Partial Dispossession
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on lessees' right to lease extension when partially dispossessed, explained in plain language.
Tax Delinquency and Public Auction: When a Tax Sale of Land Is Invalid
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when a tax delinquency auction sale of real property is invalid and what documents prove a valid tax sale.