by Atty. Joseph Plazo | Jul 29, 2015 | Civil Law, Commercial Law, Ethics
Philippine copyright law is enshrined in the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines, officially known as Republic Act No. 8293. The law is partly based on United States copyright law and the principles of the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and...
by Atty. Joseph Plazo | May 30, 2015 | Civil Law, Ethics
Question: What is the repercussion on a legal officer who uses exceedingly foul language in legal proceedings? Answer: Fine and suspension FACTS: ATTY. JOSE B. TIONGCO, Complainant, vs. JUDGE ADRIANO S. SAVILLO, Regional Trial Court, Branch 30, Iloilo City Respondent...
by Atty. Joseph Plazo | May 28, 2015 | Ethics, Legal Issues
Question: May a lawyer abandon his legal duties and excuse himself on the grounds of “too many responsibilities?” Elmer Canoy, complainant v. Atty. Jose Max Ortiz, respondent A.C. No. 5485 March 16, 2005 Facts: This is a case wherein complainant Elmer...
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