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A waiver by any other name

A waiver by any other name

A waiver that transfers property in favor of specifically named persons, without anything in return, may well constitute a donation, regardless of its…

Victim and survivor

Victim and survivor

The term ‘victim-survivor’ lets her story continue — a child who was harmed through no fault of her own, but who ultimately chose to step into a courtroom and…

When law recognizes the hurt

When law recognizes the hurt

The Anti-VAWC Act is not intended to punish every failed relationship or every act of marital infidelity. Neither does the law presume that every broken heart…

‘Dead man‘ walks into court

‘Dead man‘ walks into court

A death certificate is a public document and prima facie evidence of the facts it records under Article 410 of the Civil Code and Rule 132, Section 23 of the…

Family business no more

Family business no more

The Constitution anchors the present in the sovereign will of the people, yet remains responsive to the nation’s changing needs.

A safer world of work

A safer world of work

Protection likewise follows the worker wherever work happens — during commutes, business trips, work-related social events, and even through digital…

When separation is not abandonment

When separation is not abandonment

The wife did not categorically testify that her husband’s abandonment and failure to provide financial support caused her mental or emotional anguish.

Human examiners; artificial claims

Human examiners; artificial claims

Beyond the title of ‘attorney,’ a true lawyer carries with it humility, honesty and respect for the very institutions of justice that made that title possible.

Price of endless scrolling

Price of endless scrolling

ByteDance and Snap Inc. settled early on, leaving only Meta and YouTube to proceed to trial.

Wrong warrant, wrong view

Wrong warrant, wrong view

When authorities possess information pointing to a separate crime, the Constitution requires them to obtain a warrant specifically directed to that offense.