Civil Law, Property Law, Obligations and Contracts

Posts focused on Civil Law, Obligations and Contracts in the Philippines

Anti-Dummy Law Prosecutions: Foreign Investors Accused of Using Local Fronts (Philippines)

Anti-Dummy Law risks for foreign investors: dummy arrangements, land ownership limits, void contracts, prosecution coordination, and compliance steps.

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The Successor Employer Doctrine in M&A Litigation: Shielding Acquirers from Hidden Labor Lawsuits

Successor employer doctrine in the Philippines: M&A labor liability risks, pending NLRC/DOLE cases, and steps to limit successor exposure.

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Electronic Evidence in Commercial Litigation: Authenticating Digital Contracts and Emails for Trial (Philippines)

Electronic evidence in Philippine civil cases: Rules on Electronic Evidence, email authentication, and proving integrity of digital contracts for trial.

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Executing International Arbitral Awards in Philippine Trial Courts (SIAC and ICC Awards)

How to enforce SIAC or ICC arbitral awards in Philippine RTCs under the Special ADR Rules and the New York Convention, with limits on court review.

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Enforcing Foreign Court Judgments in the Philippines: The Legal Steps for Multinational Corporations

Learn recognition of foreign judgments and enforcement of foreign judgments in the Philippines under the Rules of Court, including proof and defenses.

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Settling Labor Disputes Through Arbitration: Enforcing Arbitration Clauses in Cross-Border Employment Contracts (Philippines)

Guide to labor arbitration limits in the Philippines, focusing on illegal dismissal jurisdiction and cross-border employment contracts and dispute clauses.

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The Six-Month Maximum Limit in Probationary Contracts Before Automatic Regularization in the Philippines

Explains probationary employment in the Philippines, the six-month probationary period, and automatic regularization when work continues beyond six months.

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Protecting Trade Secrets: Confidentiality Agreements for Remote Philippine Developers

Trade secrets and confidentiality agreements for remote Philippine developers: IP Code basis, court doctrines, and enforcement steps for source code protection.

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Creating Valid Employment Contracts: Mandatory Provisions for Foreign Corporations Hiring Locally in the Philippines

Guide to a Philippine employment contract for foreign corporations: required clauses, probation limits, termination rules, and AEP basics.

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Drafting Enforceable Non-Compete Agreements for BPO Employees (Philippine Law Guide)

Philippine rules on non-compete agreement drafting for BPO employees: time and geographic limits, legitimate interest, and enforceability under case law.

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