Commercial and Business Law

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Holdover Director Disputes and Removing Ousted Board Members Who Refuse to Step Down (Philippines)

Learn how to remove holdover directors in the Philippines: R.A. 11232 rules, meeting validity, injunctions, and quo warranto remedies.

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The Statute of Limitations for Written Contracts in the Philippines: The Ten-Year Period to File Commercial Lawsuits

Philippines prescription rules for written contracts: 10-year period, accrual upon breach, and interruption by extrajudicial demand or acknowledgment.

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Appealing Public Bidding Awards: The Litigation Process for Foreign Contractors Losing Government Projects in the Philippines

Guide for foreign contractors on government procurement protest steps, BAC reconsideration, HoPE protest, and limits on court injunctions.

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Litigating Data Privacy Breaches: Corporate Liability for Mishandling Customer Information in the Philippines

Corporate liability for data leaks under the Data Privacy Act of 2012: NPC breach notification, civil damages, and criminal penalties for mishandling data.

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Responding to Subpoenas: The Legal Obligations of a Foreign Subsidiary During Government Investigations in the Philippines

Guide for foreign subsidiaries on subpoena duces tecum compliance in SEC investigations and Senate inquiry proceedings, with limits on scope, privacy, and records handling.

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Breaches of Non-Compete Agreements: Securing Injunctive Relief Against Defecting Executives in the Philippines

Guide to enforcing non-compete agreement obligations in the Philippines, seeking injunction relief, and proving breach of contract against defecting executives.

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Litigating Construction Disputes: The Jurisdiction of the Construction Industry Arbitration Commission (CIAC) for Foreign Contractors in Billing and Delay Claims

Guide for foreign contractors on CIAC arbitration in the Philippines for unpaid progress billings and construction delay claims.

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Defense Guide for Corporate Officers Facing Criminal Negligence Charges

Defense guide for corporate officers charged after workplace deaths: reckless imprudence, OSH compliance, causation, and evidence planning.

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Securing a Writ of Preliminary Attachment in the Philippines: Freezing a Debtor’s Assets Before They Can Be Hidden

Guide to writ of preliminary attachment under Rule 57 in the Philippines: grounds, affidavit and bond, procedure, and freezing bank accounts in collection cases.

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Defending Against Illegal Dismissal Claims: Building a Solid Case Before the Labor Arbiter (Philippines)

Illegal dismissal defense guide for employers: prove due process and valid grounds, document notices and hearings, and prepare evidence for the Labor Arbiter.

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