
When the mind fails, the law understands
This is justice in its calibrated form. It does not punish where punishment is unjustified. But neither does it ignore the harm done.
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This is justice in its calibrated form. It does not punish where punishment is unjustified. But neither does it ignore the harm done.
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A joint venture cannot be entered into lightly. It must be structured not as a concession, but as a controlled and conditional engagement.
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From the foregoing, it must be clear that a case for an alleged violation of B.P. 22, otherwise known as the Bouncing Checks Law, may be filed before the court…
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The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed the life imprisonment sentence of a man convicted of illegal drug possession, ruling that his warrantless arrest was lawful…
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It is a fundamental rule in statutory construction that between a general law and a special law, the latter prevails because a special law reveals the…
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There’s a law in Japan that requires anyone owning a device that can receive signals from public broadcaster NHK to have a service contract with the latter,…
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Senator Christopher “Bong” Go issued a challenge to the government’s economic managers, connecting a high-level Supreme Court debate over budget…
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The 2016 award also ruled that Reed Bank is a submerged feature within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone.
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The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that cyber libel prescribes one year from the time it is discovered, affirming its earlier interpretation and rejecting…
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With regard to OFWs, Section 10 of Republic Act 8042, as amended by Republic Act 10022, states that original and exclusive jurisdiction over their claims shall…
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Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Marvic Leonen has yet to respond to allegations that he failed to file his Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net…
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The Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) has ordered the police to stop restricting access to and the use of a cockpit arena in Tondo by its operator, Bienes De…
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‘There are other countries in the world where they reiterate universal jurisdiction over crimes against humanity wherever they occur. So that can be a remedy.’
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The Court of Appeals (CA) has affirmed the legality of search warrants issued against former lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr., rejecting his attempt to suppress…
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The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday clarified that carrying knives and other bladed instruments during the election period is not automatically prohibited,…
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‘A perusal of the records reveals that the evidence failed to adhere to the Rules. Here, what was introduced into evidence was only a copy of the Parenting…
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In early March, Duterte filed a perjury complaint against Madriaga before the Taguig City Prosecutor’s Office.
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