Amicus Curiae
4 September 2024
Amicus Curiae
Patents and the Doctrine of Equivalents: Insights from Phillips Seafood Philippines Corporation vs. Tuna Processors, Inc.
The language of the claims limits the scope of protection granted by the patent. The patentees, in enforcing their rights, and the courts, in interpreting the claims, cannot go beyond what is stated in the claims, especially when the language is clear and distinct.
16 August 2024
Amicus Curiae
With great (corporate) power comes great responsibility
The adage “with great power comes great responsibility” was famously brought to prominence in Marvel’s Spider-Man. It captures the essence of the moral responsibility that comes with having power or influence. This theme resonates in many aspects of life – leadership, talent, or even personal decisions. Interestingly, this concept also applies to corporate officers and directors, who can be held accountable for the crimes committed by their respective organizations.
1 August 2024
Amicus Curiae
Byte-Sized Taxes: Withholding on Electronic Marketplace Operators
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of technological innovations in purchasers spending. Consumers today prefer to purchase their basic goods and commodities through online transactions instead of in-store purchases.
31 July 2024
Amicus Curiae
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.
Points of Law
31 May 2018
Point of Law
Portrait of a statesman
On May 13, 2018, the nation mourned the loss of one of the greatest statesmen to have served the country: Sen. Edgardo J. Angara.
25 May 2018
Point of Law
Legal robots
In the past, it was thought that only simple jobs could be replaced by technology. However, with the onset of artificial intelligence (AI), even work which requires legal analysis is about to face stiff competition.
3 May 2018
Point of Law
Right to travel
After years of uncertainty, the Supreme Court (SC) finally laid to rest whether the Department of Justice, through its chief, may issue hold departure orders (HDOs) and watchlist orders (“WLOs”) to prevent people under investigation from leaving the country.
19 April 2018
Point of Law
Whatever happened to ‘My Husband’s Lover’ bill?
With the recent progress of House Bills 6027 and 6595, more popularly known as the divorce bill and same-sex marriage bill, respectively, proponents say the Philippines is set to finally join the ranks of countries that have modernized their laws on marriage and family relations.
Others
30 August 2023
Others
ACCRALAW Chapter in International Comparative Legal Guide on Technology Sourcing for 2023
ACCRALAW has recently authored the Philippine chapter of the third edition of the “International Comparative Legal Guide (“ICLG”) – Technology Sourcing 2023,” published by the Global Legal Group (“GLG”). The chapter, which may be referred to by legal practitioners all over the world, includes significant pointers on how Philippine laws on procurement, dispute resolution, intellectual […]
2 August 2023
Others
ACCRALAW contributes to Chambers Expert Focus
ACCRALAW Partner Neptali B. Salvanera authored a Chambers Expert Focus piece entitled Probationary Employment in the Philippines: A Comprehensive Overview”.
25 July 2022
Others
Global Legal Group’s International Comparative Legal Guide on Technology Sourcing 2022
ACCRALAW contributed the Philippine chapter of the Second Edition of the “International Comparative Legal Guide – Technology Sourcing 2022”.
8 July 2021
Others
The Legal 500’s 2021 Country Comparative Guide for Litigation
ACCRALAW contributed to the Legal 500’s 2021 Country Comparative Guide for Litigation. The Guide provided an overview of the rules of procedure governing commercial litigation in the Philippines, the enforcement of foreign judgments, collective redress mechanisms, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on commercial litigation.