Tag: Supreme Court

October 18, 2024
The Supreme Court decides: A trademark registered in bad faith is considered as unfair competition under the IP Code.
October 9, 2024
The Supreme Court decides: Bulanon failed to provide substantial evidence to prove an employer-employee relationship with Eric and his associated companies. Consequently, Bulanon’s claims of illegal dismissal could not be sustained.
October 3, 2024
The Supreme Court decides: The Supreme Court denied Home Cable’s petition, affirming that the infringement was correctly identified and that Filscap’s role and claims were valid.
September 17, 2024
The Supreme Court decides: In Criminal Case No. 12-292735, the accused-appellants were found guilty of qualified trafficking in persons under Section 4(a) and Section 6(a) of Republic Act No. 9208. Despite subsequent amendments to the law, the original version applied because the trafficking occurred on June 23, 2012, before these amendments.
September 11, 2024
The Supreme Court decides: The Court ruled in favor of Manila Peninsula, holding that the additional conditions imposed by the circulars were invalid.
September 2, 2024
The Supreme Court decides: Overall, PHIC’s disbursements of allowances lacked formal authorization and did not comply with relevant regulations, undermining their legality and prompting the disallowance.
August 27, 2024
The Supreme Court decides: The Court ruled that the property is not conjugal. The property was acquired in 1978, before Lani and Stephen’s marriage in 1983, and was registered solely in Stephen’s name.
August 20, 2024
The Supreme Court decides: The trial court’s ruling lacked sufficient analysis of factors such as Winston’s health, safety, and emotional well-being, as well as his preference and any potential detrimental conditions. This oversight indicates that the court did not fully address the essential factors required to determine the most suitable custodial arrangement for Winston.
August 15, 2024
The Supreme Court decides: The court has determined that Sampana was a regular employee of TMTCP from March 21, 2011, until his dismissal on December 21, 2016. As such, he is entitled to retirement benefits under Article 302 [287] of the Labor Code.

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