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Oct 16, 1997 judicial misconduct administrative case civil service code of conduct court employee ra 6713

Judicial Misconduct Case: Upholding Impartiality and Competence in Philippine Courts

A Supreme Court ruling on a court employee's neglect of duty underscores the high standards of ethics and competence required in the Philippine judiciary.

Jul 21, 1997 judicial ethics immorality administrative case judges supreme court gross misconduct

Judicial Ethics and Immorality: When Can a Judge Be Removed from Office

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when immorality and misconduct justify a judge's dismissal from the judiciary.

Jun 30, 1997 civil-procedure

Attorney Ethics When Does Zealous Advocacy Cross THE Line

Feb 26, 1997 judicial ethics gross misconduct retirement benefits administrative case judge

Judicial Ethics: When a Judge's Actions Lead to Forfeiture of Retirement Benefits

A Philippine Supreme Court ruling explains when a judge's misconduct can result in losing all retirement benefits, even after retirement.

Dec 23, 1996 labor law illegal dismissal constructive dismissal abandonment nlrc separation pay

Judicial Ethics and Employee Conduct: Lessons from Belaunzaran v. NLRC on Dismissal and Abandonment

A look at Belaunzaran v. NLRC clarifies when resignation offers are not constructive dismissal and when unauthorized absences justify loss of trust.

Dec 16, 1996 forum shopping judicial ethics civil procedure litis pendentia preliminary injunction

Forum Shopping and Judicial Ethics: Lessons from Fil-Estate Golf v. Court of Appeals

When may filing two similar cases be considered forum shopping? The Supreme Court explains the rule and its penalties.

Sep 5, 1996 judicial ethics administrative liability judges preliminary investigation supreme court

When Can a Judge Be Held Liable for Misconduct? Lessons from Benjamin v. Alaba

A Supreme Court ruling on when a judge crosses the line from error to administrative liability, and why even well-meaning actions can breach judicial ethics.

Jul 25, 1996 judicial ethics sexual harassment gross misconduct code of judicial conduct administrative case philippine judiciary

Judicial Ethics and Workplace Harassment: When a Judge Preys on Court Staff

The Supreme Court dismissed a judge for gross misconduct and immorality after he sexually harassed a court clerk, reaffirming that judges must embody integrity.

Apr 30, 1996 sheriff misconduct abuse of authority legal ethics administrative case writ of attachment public accountability

Sheriff Misconduct: Abuse of Authority and Legal Ethics in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court dismisses sheriff for grave abuse of authority and extortion in enforcing writ of attachment, reaffirming strict ethical standards for court officers.

Feb 28, 1996 judicial ethics inhibition disqualification of judges preliminary investigation warrant of arrest administrative case

Judicial Ethics: When Should a Judge Inhibit From a Case

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when a judge must inhibit from a case to preserve impartiality and avoid the appearance of bias.