Administrative, Criminal and Civil Procedure and Litigation

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

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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Depositions in Cross-Border Litigation: Gathering Witness Testimonies from Individuals Outside the Philippines

Guide to consular deposition and Rule 23 depositions in cross-border litigation, including procedure, limits, and trial use in Philippine courts.

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Extradition and Corporate Crime: The Legal Realities for Expatriate Executives Facing Local Warrants

Guide for expatriate executives on Philippine warrants, extradition Philippines rules, dual criminality, and defenses in corporate financial crimes.

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Securing Search Warrants Against Counterfeit Retailers in the Philippines

Guide to trademark infringement search warrants in the Philippines: NBI coordination, Rule 126, and evidence against counterfeit goods.

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Corporate Cyber Libel in the Philippines: Filing Criminal Complaints for Online Defamation Against a Business

Corporate cyber libel in the Philippines: elements, evidence, filing steps, and the 1-year prescription under R.A. No. 10175 and recent rulings.

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