2008 Bar Exams: Congratulations to the 1,310 who Passed

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Atty. Fred
on April 3, 2009
in Bar Exams
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After months of waiting for the results of the 2008 bar exams, 1,130 examinees could finally look forward to take the oath and sign the roll of attorneys — the final act when one becomes a full-fledged lawyer. Congratulations, counsels. Continue reading ‘2008 Bar Exams: Congratulations to the 1,310 who Passed’

Hiring New Legal Associates

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Atty. Fred
on March 6, 2009
in Legal Miscellaneous
. 3 Comments

JLP Law is in the process of hiring new associates. Interested applicants may send their applications (resume,  transcript of grades and covering letter addressed to the managing partner) to this address (see lower part of the webpage).

Thank you.  (Note: Position already filled.)

Right of Reply: Discussing SB 2150 and HB 3306

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Atty. Fred
on March 4, 2009
in Internet & Blogging, Legal Miscellaneous and Society & Politics
. 6 Comments

There are existing proposals in both chambers for a right of reply. In essence, the right of reply means that all persons who are accused directly or indirectly of committing or having committed or of intending to commit any crime or offense defined by law or are criticized by innuendo, suggestion or rumor for any lapse in behavior in public or private life shall have the right to reply to the charges published or printed in newspapers, magazines, newsletters or publications circulated commercially or for free, or to criticisms aired or broadcast over radio, television, websites, or through any electronic device. Continue reading ‘Right of Reply: Discussing SB 2150 and HB 3306′

Rule on Mandatory Legal Aid Service issued by Supreme Court

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Atty. Fred
on February 17, 2009
in Legal Miscellaneous
. 20 Comments

I’m not sure if other professionals are required to render free service to the community. Lawyers, on the other hand, are now required to provide free legal aid service. The Supreme Court recently issued the Rule on Mandatory Legal Aid Service. As provided under Bar Matter No. 2012, all practicing lawyers must render a minimum of sixty (60) hours of free legal aid services to indigent litigants in a year. The minimum amount of time is spread within twelve (12) months, which means that a practicing lawyer must render a minimum of five (5) hours of free legal aid services each month. Continue reading ‘Rule on Mandatory Legal Aid Service issued by Supreme Court’

On Plan to Impeach Chief Justice Puno: Keep Off Judiciary

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Atty. Fred
on January 12, 2009
in Legal Miscellaneous
. 2 Comments

There’s an alleged plan to impeach Chief Justice Reynato Puno. Reports say it could be linked to a pending disqualification case of Olivia Paras against Negros Oriental Rep. Jocelyn Limkaichong and/or the move for Charter Change. The Chief asked politicians to spare the Supreme Court from “partisan manipulation“. Continue reading ‘On Plan to Impeach Chief Justice Puno: Keep Off Judiciary’

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