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Adultery and Concubinage
An overview of adultery and concubinage under Philippine criminal law, their elements, and the special requirements for prosecution.
Service Incentive Leave (SIL) vs. Vacation Leave (VL)
A comparison of the statutory five-day service incentive leave benefit and vacation leave granted through company policy, contract, or collective bargaining.
Taxes on the Sale of Real Property
An overview of capital gains tax, documentary stamp tax, local transfer tax, and common transaction costs when real property is sold.
Emergency Hospital Care and Deposit Requirements
A guide to the Anti-Hospital Deposit Law, immediate emergency treatment, advance-payment restrictions, and the requirements for patient transfers.
Legitime and Compulsory Heirs
An introduction to legitime, compulsory heirs, the freely disposable portion of an estate, and the legal requirements for disinheritance.
Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Clauses
An overview of post-employment restrictions, non-solicitation obligations, and the factors Philippine courts consider when assessing reasonableness.
Resignation Notice Period
A concise guide to the general 30-day written notice requirement for employee resignations and the circumstances in which prior notice may not be required.
Impeachment and Impeachable Officers
Understanding the constitutional process of removing high-ranking public officials from office under Philippine law.
Criminal Liability of Children
Understanding criminal liability, exemptions, and the juvenile justice framework under Philippine law.
Doctrine of Special Parental Authority and School Liability
Exploring when schools assume parental responsibility for student safety and the factors considered in determining liability.