Learn when a foreign corporation must secure an SEC license to sue in the Philippines, based on “doing business” doctrine and recent rulings.
Foreign Corporations Suing in the Philippines: The Necessity of Securing an SEC License Read More »
Philippine rules on employee seniority after corporate merger or cross-border consolidation, including tenure continuity and retirement/separation pay effects.
Philippine tax rules on employee stock option plans: equity-based compensation at exercise, later share sale tax issues, and compliance for offshore startups.
Guide to asset sales in the Philippines: separation pay rules, DOLE notices, and rehiring steps to reduce illegal dismissal disputes.
Employer of Record vs local subsidiary in the Philippines: labor-only contracting risks, employer liability, and tax exposure considerations.
The Employer of Record vs. Setting Up a Local Subsidiary in the Philippines Read More »
Defense guide for foreign tech firms sued by patent trolls in the Philippines: patent infringement claims tests, equivalents limits, and capacity-to-sue issues.
Philippine IP audit guide for cross-border acquisition: verify trademark ownership, patent title, and domain control before buying a local target.
Philippines M&A guide on open source software diligence, IP risks, and successor liability when acquiring a local tech startup.
Open Source Software in Corporate Mergers Read More »
Offshore gaming crackdown PH: corporate officer exposure to human trafficking and OSAEC probes, plus compliance steps under RA 12312, 11862, 11930.
Legal defenses vs Philippine safeguard measures and anti-dumping duties: injury, causation, Tariff Commission findings, and DTI procedure.
Legal Defenses for Foreign Importers Facing DTI Sanctions in the Philippines Read More »
