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A.C. No. 7965. November 13, 2013Azucena Segovia-Ribaya Vs. Atty. Bartolome C. Lawsin"x x x.Anent respondent’s administrative liability, the Court agrees with the IBP that respondent’s failure to...
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A.C. No. 9698. November 13, 2013Rolando E. Cawaling Vs. Napoleon M. Menese, et al."x x x.The pertinent portions of Sections 4 and 6, Rule VI of the Revised Rules of Procedure of the NLRC read:SECTION...
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see - Pari delicto doctrine and insider trading | Inquirer Business"x x x.Point of LawPari delicto doctrine and insider tradingBy Francis LimPhilippine Daily Inquirer, 11/28/13 1 19 14In my Oct. 31...
View ArticleReviving an archived case; posting of bail bond; reduction of cash bond.
For legal research purposes of our readers, below is a motion our law office has filed with a trial court in Metro Manila in re: the revival of a previously archived Estafa case to enable the at-large...
View ArticleSC to Kapunan: Explain bribery allegation against judges | Headlines, News,...
see - SC to Kapunan: Explain bribery allegation against judges | Headlines, News, The Philippine Star | philstar.com"x x x.MANILA, Philippines - The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the former legal...
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see - CJ Sereno pushing for digitization of court records following typhoon destruction - InterAksyon.com"x x x.MANILA, Philippines - Supreme Court Chief Justice Maria Lourdes P. Aranal-Sereno on...
View ArticleSC mulls holding bar exams outside Metro Manila | Campus, Special Reports,...
see - SC mulls holding bar exams outside Metro Manila | Campus, Special Reports, Home | philstar.com"x x x.MANILA, Philippines - The Supreme Court (SC) is studying the possibility of holding bar exams...
View ArticleSpeeches by Nelson Mandela - Interactive Feature - NYTimes.com
see - Speeches by Nelson Mandela - Interactive Feature - NYTimes.comMajor speeches and letters from the life and career of South Africa’s first black president, organized by date, topic and readers’...
View ArticleChoosing the Best Cases: Five Reminders for New Lawyers — Legal Writing Editor
see - Choosing the Best Cases: Five Reminders for New Lawyers — Legal Writing Editor"x x x.Generally, you should focus your research on four types of cases, and you should cite unpublished opinions...
View ArticleNew Infographic: What Attorneys Need to Know about Malpractice | LexisNexis...
see - New Infographic: What Attorneys Need to Know about Malpractice | LexisNexis Law Firm Practice Management"x x x.8 tips for minimizing malpractice risk: 1. Avoid trouble with trust accounting. 2....
View ArticleWhat Is a Legal Plan? Do You Need One? - Law and Daily Life
see - What Is a Legal Plan? Do You Need One? - Law and Daily LifeTHIS IS ONE THING THAT THE PHILIPPINES LACKS: A LEGAL PLAN OR A PRE-NEED LEGAL INSURANCE."x x x. How Do I Pick a Legal Plan?If you've...
View Article‘Double flip-flop’ by high court | Inquirer Opinion
see - ‘Double flip-flop’ by high court | Inquirer Opinion"x x x.The justices of the Supreme Court have been drowning in cases. As of 2004, the last year they gave us information through the Philippine...
View ArticleTax amnesty for billionaire Pacquiao? Why? | Inquirer Opinion
see - Tax amnesty for billionaire Pacquiao? Why? | Inquirer Opinion"x x x.What, tax amnesty for Manny Pacquiao? For heaven’s sake, why? Pacquiao is a billionaire who can afford to pay, and should pay,...
View ArticleRepublic Act No. 10631 | Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines
see - Republic Act No. 10631 | Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines[REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10631]AN ACT AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8485, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “THE ANIMAL...
View ArticleRepublic Act No. 10630 | Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines
see - Republic Act No. 10630 | Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines[REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10630]AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM IN THE PHILIPPINES, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE...
View ArticleRepublic Act No. 10625 | Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines
see - Republic Act No. 10625 | Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines[REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10625]AN ACT REORGANIZING THE PHILIPPINE STATISTICAL SYSTEM, REPEALING FOR THE PURPOSE EXECUTIVE...
View ArticleAdministrative cases against lawyers; powers of the Supreme Court.
A.C. No. 7329. November 27, 2013Sps. David Williams and Marisa Williams Vs. Atty. Rudy T. Enriquez"In administrative cases, the only issue within the ambit of the Court’s disciplinary authority is...
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A.C. No. 10043. November 20, 2013Aurora H. Cabauatan Vs. Atty. Freddie A. Venida"It is beyond dispute that complainant engaged the services of respondent to handle her case which was then on appeal...
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