Legal Advice on Philippine Law and Jurisprudence

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

The Legal Rules for Videoconferencing Hearings: Presenting Foreign Witnesses in Philippine Courts

Guide to videoconferencing hearings in Philippine civil trials, including foreign witness testimony and Hague Evidence Convention procedures.

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Defending Corporate Officers in Plunder Cases: The Trial Dynamics of Government Contract Kickback Cases (Philippines)

Explains plunder trials in the Philippines involving government contract kickbacks, focusing on corporate officers, evidence, charge-stacking, and defense themes.

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Litigating Cargo Damage Claims: Holding Shipping Lines Liable for Ruined International Freight (Philippines)

Guide to COGSA one-year prescriptive period, Bill of Lading limits, and evidence for cargo damage claims in the Philippines against carriers.

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Suing Former Partners Who Copy Your Exact Business Model (Philippine Law Guide)

Explains Philippine unfair competition claims for copycat packaging or services, focusing on trade dress, passing off, proof of deception, and bad faith.

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Trial Strategies for Defending Against SEC Market Manipulation Charges in the Philippines

Defense guide on SEC market manipulation in the Philippines covering wash sales, matched orders, pump-and-dump claims, evidence, and trial planning.

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The Legal Protections of the FCDA: Blocking Court Garnishment of Corporate Dollar Accounts in the Philippines

Explains how the Foreign Currency Deposit Act protects corporate foreign currency deposits from disclosure and garnishment in Philippine court proceedings.

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The Prohibition on Forum Shopping: The Penalties for Filing Multiple Commercial Lawsuits in the Philippines

Explainer on forum shopping in the Philippines, Rule 7 certification, and how multiple commercial lawsuits can be dismissed with prejudice and sanctioned.

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Corporate Liability Under the Clean Water Act (Philippines) for Toxic Spills and Improper Waste Disposal

Clean Water Act guide on toxic spill liability, water pollution penalties, officer exposure, and spill response duties for foreign manufacturing plants.

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Prosecuting Smuggling Operations: Holding Importers Accountable Under the Customs Modernization Act (Philippines)

Learn how CMTA and RA 10845 govern smuggling prosecutions, liability of importers/logistics firms, and penalties for agricultural smuggling.

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