Asia/Philippines
Dentons bolsters Asean footprint with Philippines tie-up
Combination with local ally PJS Law will hand global giant seventh office in the region
Nine judiciaries launch global network to promote alternative dispute resolution
US, UK, Singapore, and Germany among those to sign up to Judicial Dispute Resolution Network
Philippines citizens file ICC complaint accusing Duterte of murder
Philippine families file ICC complaint accusing president of murder during his war on drugs, who in turn accuses ICC of politicisation.
Philippines regulator asks for feedback after issuing draft ICO rules
Regulator offers a range of rules for public comment by various stakeholders, government ambition for an Asian 'silicon valley.'
Philippine DFA seeks international law firm partnerships to assist Filipinos with legal troubles
The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is seeking to increase retainer agreements with law offices in other countries to help aid Filipinos with legal issues, especially those on death row.
Philippines body considers landmark human rights petition over climate change
A group of applicants has asked the Philippines Commission for Human Rights to consider whether some of the world's biggest companies have violated the rights of millions of people.
Philippine President declares martial law
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has declared martial law on the southern island of Mindanao after clashes between government troops and Islamist militants left three people dead.
Impeachment sought after tale of Duterte's role in death squad
The Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG) believes allegations from retired police officer Arthur Lascañas' that President Rodrigo Duterte paid vigilantes for every kill in Davao City is a possible basis to file an impeachment complaint against him.
Lawyer disbarred after stealing brother's identity for law school application
A Philippines court has disbarred a lawyer who used his younger brother's name, identity and academic records to obtain his law degree.
NRF to move 170 UK jobs to the Philippines
Norton Rose Fulbright is set to move 170 business services jobs to Manila, with management pledging to 'support those affected.'
A&O advises on record breaking Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ stake acquisition
Allen & Overy and Philippine law firm Puyat Jacinto & Santos Law have advised on one of largest ever equity investments by a foreign company in the country's financial sector.
Philippine patent agents make agreement to beat foreign rivals
A Philippine patents trade association has made an agreement with a technical institute which they believe will increase the number of professional local patent filings.
Philippines urged to set up cyber crime courts
The Department of Justice's and its newly created Prosecution Task Force on Cybercrime are calling for specialist courts to be set up.
Philippine lawyer claims police threaten her life
Catherine D Salucon is asking for protection against threats to her 'life, liberty and security' after a paralegal colleague was shot and killed last month after the two of them attended a hearing together.
Bengal braced for falling tax revenue after big business challenge
The Indian state of West Bengal is braced to see a fall in tax revenue this year after Tata Steel, Cadbury and other multinationals challenged one of its tax laws.
The Philippines to overhaul labour laws
The Philippines is expected to pave the way for more liberal employment laws later this month.
Philippine Chief Justice lambasts legal profession
As the Philippines seeks to tackle corruption, the Chief Justice calls for the legal profession to step up to the mark.
Lawyers handed Philippines election role
Two lawyers in the Philippines were yesterday appointed by President Benigno Aquino III to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to bring 'integrity' to the proceedings.
Sereno is first woman Philippines chief justice
Maria Lourdes Punzalan Aranal-Sereno was appointed over the weekend as the new chief justice of the Philippines in a move local commentators predict will focus attention on a judicial reform agenda in the country.
Philippines chief justice search gathers pace
Philippines President Benigno Aquino has begun the interview process to appoint a new chief justice following the removal of Renata Corona, who was convicted by a senate impeachment court in May.
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