ACCRALAW Partner John Paul M. Gaba’s Article on Data Privacy Featured in Asia Business Law Journal
ACCRALAW Partner John Paul M. Gaba’s article on data privacy was featured in Asia Business Law Journal.
Testimonial Dinner for Maria Angeline L. Tayag
True to ACCRALAW’s tradition, a testimonial dinner was held to celebrate the admission to the Partnership of Maria Angeline “Inna” L. Tayag. The dinner was held at Penthouse No. 66, Grand Hyatt Manila in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig last 26 July 2024.
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Surge in RENT: Regulating Non-traditional Real Estate Investment Transactions
As the world recovers from the economic slump brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the real estate market takes part as a significant catalyst for economic growth. In the Philippines, the real estate market is experiencing an upward trend as demand in commercial and residential properties surges.
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Victor P. Lazatin Among ALB’s Asia Super 50 Dispute Lawyers
ACCRALAW’s Senior Legal Counsel Victor P. Lazatin was named among Asia Super 50 Dispute Lawyers by Asian Legal Business (“ALB”) in its July 2204 Issue. In Asia Super 50 Dispute Lawyers, ALB “spotlights the region’s top disputes lawyers, recognized for their outstanding client service” and “rigorously selected based on client recommendations directly submitted to ALB”.
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ACCRALAW Secures Refund of Garnished Php 17 Million for Y&R Philippines, Inc.
In a Resolution dated 15 May 2024, the Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the Court of Tax Appeals (“CTA”) to refund Php 17 million to Y&R Philippines, Inc. (“Y&R”).
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ACCRALAW Secures Refund of Garnished Php 17 Million for Y&R Philippines, Inc.
In a Resolution dated 15 May 2024, the Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the Court of Tax Appeals (“CTA”) to refund Php 17 million to Y&R Philippines, Inc. (“Y&R”).
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ACCRALAW Cebu Branch Legal Forum 2024
On 10 July 2024, ACCRALAW’s Cebu Branch conducted its annual legal forum at Cebu City Sports Club with the theme, “Accelerating Innovation in Law and Business”. It was attended by more than 100 participants from leading local and multinational companies in Cebu and in the Visayas region, as well as law students from the University of San Carlos.
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ACCRALAW’s Successful Defense of Maria A. Ressa and Rappler Holdings Corporation’s Tax Case
ACCRALAW acted as defense counsel for Nobel Laureate Maria A. Ressa and Rappler Holdings Corporation (“RHC”) in a criminal case for tax evasion filed with the Regional Trial Court of Pasig City (“RTC Pasig”). To recall, after trial, Ms. Ressa and RHC were acquitted in a Decision dated 12 September 2023.
Waiver, Release, and Quitclaim by employees: When are they legally binding and when are they invalid
Will a Waiver, Release, and Quitclaim executed by an employee really forever release and discharge the employer from any action, damages, demands, and any further liability whatsoever arising from employment? Case law tells us that it depends.
AI and the Law
The Integrated Bar of the Philippines Journal and the Philippine Bar Association (“PBA”) organized a legal forum entitled “AI and the Law”. It was a forum open to all law practitioners and students interested to learn the basics of artificial intelligence and its impact on Philippine laws. More than 100 lawyers attended and earned Mandatory