THIS ARTICLE assumes that the reader is a lawyer. Not only that, the lawyer is in private practice and has hanged his/her shingle so to speak or has finally came to the realization that hourly billing sucks! That last part is what got me reminded to write this article. You see, last year, I was …
Many are called, but only few are chosen, so says an old adage. For those called to the legal profession, they usually have storied backgrounds. They may have started on the wrong side of things; however, they are able to rise up through difficulties to overcome hurdles. Just what a true lawyer does. https://youtu.be/3D89nnBnrFA
Today, October 10, World Mental Health Day is celebrated. Like clockwork, I'm reminded on how little to nothing has improved with the IBP in terms of promoting mental wellness and well-being among Filipino lawyers. It seems the masochist perspective of the legal profession remains to be the norm. After all, the law school experience is …
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Last May 2021, I had the good fortune to undertake a week-long Data Protection Officer (DPO) certification program and thereafter successfully pass the examination to be properly certified as a DPO by TUVRheinland. Our mentor was no other than "Mr. Privacy", Dr. Rolando R. Lansingan, CEH, CHFI, CySA (plus), NPC-DPO. He was the former Chief …
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"I'm not a cat." This legal humor will go down in legal history as one of the funniest. With a new found fame, what to do with it? Well, do a Reddit Ask me Anything (AMA). Hilarity ensues, particularly due to witty remarks, with a few coming from fellow lawyers. See: Reddit AMA by the …
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The legal industry has been resilient to change, innovation, and technology. There is so much romanticism in doing many things the "old-fashioned way". Many think that you are not a lawyer unless you use a pen and a legal pad, open a law book, or burn the midnight oil. This kind of fixed mindset make …
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From lawmakers to the DOLE, discussions and issuances clearly show lack or little understanding on management prerogative. Management prerogative is the general rule. Labor laws and regulations are the exception. Even the Supreme Court acknowledges that management prerogative is an INHERENT RIGHT of the employers. No law is needed to grant that right. In fact, …
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There is a saying in law that goes like this: the law does not protect persons from making foolish mistakes. The maxim is often applied in cases involving contracts where a party enters into agreements with very disfavorable stipulations (the foolish mistakes) usually for short-term gains and later on cries foul wanting to get out …
On this day May 1, when Labor Day is being celebrated, I'm reminded of my first memorable and notable labor law case. The case involved a garbage truck driver as my client. I was back then a senior law student at the University of the Philippines College of Law (U.P. Law). In our law school, …
Digital practice of law will be the new normal. Lawyers will have to catch up fast with the use of technology from Google Hangouts, Microsoft Teams, Skype, and to Zoom. This will separate those who will thrive and those who will sink. If any, lawyers are likely to adapt well with the technology in place …
Jericho Del Puerto 