Administrative, Criminal and Civil Procedure and Litigation

Posts focused on Administrative, Criminal and Civil Procedure and Litigation in the Philippines

Judicial Settlement of Estate: Taking the Court Route During Major Property Disputes

Guide to judicial settlement of estate, partition of inheritance, and business asset valuation disputes among heirs, with Philippine rules and cases.

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Avoiding Tax Penalties: Deadlines and Surcharges for Late Estate Tax Filings in the Philippines

Estate tax in the Philippines: one-year filing deadline, payment duties of executors, and the penalties and delays caused by late filing or late payment.

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Claiming the 10 Million Peso Family Home Deduction Under the Philippine TRAIN Law (Estate Tax): Barangay Certification and Documents Required

Guide to the PHP 10M family home deduction under the TRAIN Law: barangay certification, required documents, and estate tax filing tips.

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Dispute Resolution in Power Generation: Enforcing International Arbitration Clauses in the Philippines

Guide for foreign power developers on enforcing international arbitration clauses in the Philippines and reducing RTC litigation over power generation disputes.

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Anti-Dummy Law Liabilities in the Energy Sector

Anti-Dummy Law risks in the energy sector: criminal exposure for local nominees, beneficial ownership tests, and compliance steps for foreign investors.

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Anti-Dummy Law Liabilities in the Nationalized or Regulated Industry Sectors in the Philippines

Anti-Dummy Law risks in nationalized industries: criminal exposure for local nominees, foreign control, and unlawful management in restricted sectors.

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The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act: Mandatory Audits and Legal Duties for Power Corporations (Philippines)

R.A. No. 11285 duties for designated establishments: CECO/CEM appointment, annual ECCR reports, and mandatory energy audits for large facilities.

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Claiming Civil Damages for Infringed Biofuel and Biomass Patents in the Philippines: Injunctions and Monetary Awards

Guide to Philippine patent infringement suits for biofuel and biomass processes: injunction, reasonable royalty, notice rules, and damages limits.

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Utilizing Border Control Measures Against Fake Renewable Energy Equipment in the Philippines

Guide to Bureau of Customs border measures under Philippine intellectual property rights rules to block counterfeit renewable energy equipment imports.

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Combating Counterfeit Solar Inverters and Components in the Philippine Market: Enforcement Options for Foreign Manufacturers

Enforcement options vs counterfeit solar inverters in the Philippines: trademark actions, search warrants, customs entry blocks, and consumer safety remedies.

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