Legal Advice on Philippine Law and Jurisprudence

Scholarly articles and posts about Law, Jurisprudence, and Insights on Various Aspects of Philippine laws

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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Corporate Rehabilitation – The Judicial Lifeline for Heavily Indebted Enterprises (Philippines)

Corporate rehabilitation under R.A. No. 10142 (FRIA): filing steps, Commencement Order effects, creditor claims, and rehabilitation plan feasibility.

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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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