Opposing a Philippine Trademark Application: Why the Publication Date Matters
How a Philippine trademark owner can respond to a conflicting published application and preserve the opposition deadline.
Read MoreBefore Signing an Arbitration Clause: Questions for Philippine Commercial Contracts
Review the scope, institution, seat, costs and procedure of an arbitration clause before signing a Philippine commercial contract.
Read MorePreparing for a Litigation Consultation in the Philippines
Organize your timeline, complete documents and urgent dates before a litigation consultation, and clarify the scope of any proposed engagement.
Read MoreSupreme Court Directs Congress to Enact an Anti-Political Dynasty Law
The Supreme Court has ruled that Congress has a mandatory constitutional duty to enact a law defining and prohibiting political dynasties.
Read MoreSupreme Court: SSS Contributions Accrue During Illegal-Dismissal Backwages
The Supreme Court ruled that illegally dismissed employees are entitled to SSS contributions for the period covered by their backwages.
Read MoreSupreme Court: A Deed of Sale May Be Corrected to Reflect the Property the Parties Intended
The Supreme Court has explained when an erroneous property description in a deed of sale may be corrected to reflect the parties’ true agreement.
Read MoreSupreme Court Orders Refund After Developer Failed to Issue Promised Contract to Sell
A 2026 Supreme Court ruling explains why clear written commitments and careful documentation matter in condominium purchases.
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