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New Rules On Environmental Cases
Republic of the Philippines
SUPREME COURT
Manila
A.M. No. 09-6-8-SC
R E S O L U T I O N
Acting on the recommendation of the Chairperson of the Sub-committee on the Rules of Procedure for Environmental Cases submitting for this Court’s consideration and approval the proposed Rules of Procedure for Environmental Cases, the Court Resolved to APPROVE the same.
These Rules shall take effect within fifteen (15) days following its publication once in a newspaper of general circulation.
New Rule On Legal Aid Service
Republic of the Philippines
SUPREME COURT
Manila
B.M. No. 2012 February 10, 2009
PROPOSED RULE ON MANDATORY LEGAL AID SERVICE FOR PRACTICING LAWYERS
RESOLUTION
Acting on the Memorandum dated January 27, 2009 of Justice Renato C. Corona re: Comment of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines on our Suggested Revisions to the Proposed Rule of Mandatory Legal Aid Service for Practicing Lawyers, the Court Resolved to APPROVE the same.
Most Recent Legal Ethics Case
Case Doctrine: A resolution of the Supreme Court should not be construed as a mere request, and should be complied with promptly and completely. Such failure to comply betrays, not only a recalcitrant streak in character, but also disrespect for the lawful order and directive of the Court. Furthermore, this contumacious conduct of refusing to abide by the lawful directives issued by the Court has likewise been considered as an utter lack of interest to remain with, if not contempt of, the system.
Republic of the Philippines
Supreme Court
Manila
EN BANC
Recent Legal Ethics Case
Case Doctrine: Upon the expiration of the period of suspension, respondent shall file a Sworn Statement with the Court, through the Office of the Bar Confidant, stating therein that he or she has desisted from the practice of law and has not appeared in any court during the period of his or her suspension;
Republic of the Philippines
Supreme Court
Manila
EN BANC
LIGAYA MANIAGO,
Complainant,
- versus -
ATTY. LOURDES I. DE DIOS,
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