The Asian Legal Business (ALB) recognizes the top tier law firms and in-house teams in different jurisdictions. Last 20 November 2020, the ALB held the Philippine Law Awards and among the awards given to ACCRALAW is the Litigation Law Firm of the Year.
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With the Philippine economy battling a raging pandemic, there is a great imperative to help business entities weather the crisis by easing the process of doing business. Cognizant of this, the Anti Red Tape Authority (ARTA) issued Memorandum Circular No. 6 Series of 2020 which provides for the guidelines on the issuance of permits and licenses under the “new normal.”
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The In-House Community eCongress Philippines was successfully held on 18, 24 and 25 November 2020. It is the In-House Community’s 7th annual forum in the Philippines.
ACCRALAW Hosts the 2020 In-House Community eCongress Philippines Read More »
Upon the invitation of the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Engineering, ACCRALAW Senior Partner Patricia-Ann T. Prodigalidad and Partner Chrysilla Carissa P. Bautista joined the panel on “Forensic Engineering and Litigation”. Ms. Prodigalidad and Ms. Bautista currently teach Evidence and Criminal Procedure, respectively, in the UP College of Law. Also in the panel is Atty. Sandra Olaso-Coronel, a fellow faculty from the UP College of Law.
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ACCRALAW assisted Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) in the first real estate investment trust (REIT) offering in the Philippines and acted as Philippine counsel to AREIT, Inc. (AREIT) in its initial public offering of 456,883,000 common shares, with an overallotment option of 45,688,700 common shares. On 13 August 2020, AREIT’s shares were listed on The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc.
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The Philippines prides itself on its tropical weather, pristine beaches, thousand islands, scenic natural wonders, delicious local cuisine, and hospitable people, making it one of the most sought-after travel destinations for tourists looking for recreation and relaxation. For these same reasons, the country makes for an appealing retirement haven not only for Filipino citizens but foreign nationals as well.
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On 20 November 2020, Asian Legal Business (ALB) held its 5th Annual Philippine Law Awards virtually.
ACCRALAW was awarded Philippine Law Firm of the Year for the third consecutive year.
Despite the challenges faced by the legal and business sectors due to the current health crisis, ACCRALAW has been relentless in its pursuit to address the growing and changing needs of its clients. It has reaped the gains of investing in its legal complement and technological enhancements.
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One thing that has thrived during this pandemic is online shopping. While e-commerce platforms were already a booming industry before the pandemic, their appeal has steadily increased since because of the convenience and safety they provide. Indeed, the words “Add to Cart” are now very familiar to us in our daily lives.
Trademark Infringement in the World of Online Shopping Read More »
Eric R. Recalde, Partner and Head of the Firm’s Tax Department, launched his latest book entitled “The Laws on Credit, Secured Transactions and Insolvency”. He co-authored this book with his wife, Marie Tanya Z. Recalde. The virtual book launch was coupled with a webinar on the salient topics of their book. It was held online last 14 November 2020.
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On Oct. 23, the Honorable Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE), Silvestre H. Bello, signed Department Order No. 215 Series of 2020 (DO No. 215-20) entitled, “Rule Amending Section 12 of Rule I, Rules Implementing Book VI of the Labor Code on Suspension of Employment Relationship.”
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