Supreme Court lays out limits of presumption on due sending and receipt of tax assessments by registered mail. [Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. T Shuttle Services, Inc., G.R. No. 240729 (24 August 2020)]
- By: carlos
- Dec 23
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The Supreme Court recently confirmed that, when an addressee controverts and categorically denies the receipt of registered mail matter, specifically tax assessments, the sender bears the burden of proving actual receipt by the addressee. In Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. T Shuttle Services, Inc., G.R. No. 240729 (24 August 2020), the Commissioner on Internal
Read MoreIPO Permits Priority of Action and Examination for Trademark Applications for Marks used or to be used on Goods and Services meant to Combat the COVID-19 Virus
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- Dec 23
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The Intellectual Property Office (“IPO”) issued Memorandum Circular No. 2020-045 on 04 December 2020, amending Rule 601 of Memorandum Circular No. 17-010, otherwise known as the “Trademark Regulations of 2017”. Rule 601 of the Trademark Regulations of 2017, which prioritizes the examination and registration of certain marks, was amended by adding subparagraph (i) which reads:
Read MoreSupreme Court affirms that marital infidelity is a form of psychological violence and may be punishable under the Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act [Araza v. People, G.R. No. 247429 (08 September 2020)]
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- Dec 17
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In a recent decision, the Supreme Court upheld a trial court finding that marital infidelity may constitute psychological violence and thus be punishable under Section 5(i) of Republic Act No. 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act (“Anti-VAWC Act”) . The Supreme Court found Jaime Araza guilty beyond reasonable doubt for violation
Read MoreSupreme Court absolves government employee from administrative liability for participating as a resource speaker and disseminating government information materials in a training seminar without leave from her superiors [Domingo v. Civil Service Commission, G.R. No. 236050 (17 July 2020)]
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- Dec 9
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In Domingo v. Civil Service Commission, G.R. No. 236050 (17 July 2020), the Supreme Court dismissed the administrative complaint against a government employee for grave misconduct, serious dishonesty and conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service, which was initially filed after she participated as a resource speaker and disseminated government information materials without
Read MoreIntellectual Property Office of the Philippines Issues Revised Uniform Rules on Appeal in the Office of the Director General
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- Dec 1
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The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines issued on 22 September 2020 Memorandum Circular No. 2020-041 or the Revised Uniform Rules on Appeal in the Office of the Director General which amends Office Order No. 12-2002 or the Uniform Rules on Appeal. The Revised Uniform Rules took effect fifteen (15) days after publication, on
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