Supreme Court affirms that mining companies may expropriate lands [Agata Mining Ventures, Inc. v. Heirs of Alaan, G.R. No. 229413 (15 June 2020)]
The Supreme Court recently affirmed that qualified mining operators have the authority to exercise eminent domain. Consequently, mining companies may expropriate lands which are covered by their exploration permit. …
Read MorePatent Protection During The Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated what is now clearly inevitable: the migration of traditional brick and mortar establishments into the digital realm. But as e-commerce becomes more pervasive, there is…
Read MoreSupreme Court rules on required evidence of non-resident foreign corporation status for tax purposes (CIR v. Deutsche Knowledge Services)
Under the National Internal Revenue Code (“NIRC”), services rendered “to a person engaged in business conducted outside the Philippines or to a non-resident person not engaged in business who is…
Read MoreSupreme Court rules that no prior confirmatory ruling is required for tax exemption or refund (CIR v. Co, et al.)
The Supreme Court recently affirmed that no prior confirmatory ruling from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (“BIR”) is needed before a taxpayer can file a claim for tax exemption or…
Read MoreSupreme Court rules in COA v. Pampilo that COA, BIR, and BOC have no power to examine the books of accounts of the oil companies in a charge of cartelization under RA No. 8479, or the Downstream Oil Industry Deregulation Act
In Commission on Audit v. Pampilo, G.R. No. 188760/G.R. No. 189060/G.R. No. 189333 (30 June 2020), the Supreme Court ruled that the books of accounts of Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation,…
Read MoreCruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia lawyers discuss Philippine Mining Laws and Regulations
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia’s lawyers, Patricia A. O. Bunye and Alpheus D. Macalalad, share their insights on Philippine Mining Laws and Regulations and the latest developments in an article first…
Read MoreCruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia Cited in Asialaw Profiles and Leading Lawyers 2021
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia was again cited by Asialaw Profiles and Leading Lawyers in its 2021 rankings affirming its consistently excellent legal service across its practice areas: OUTSTANDING Intellectual Property HIGHLY…
Read MoreCruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia and The Legal 500 host “The Shift to Digital: E-Commerce In The New Normal” webinar
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia, in partnership with The Legal 500, hosted a webinar entitled “The Shift To Digital: E-Commerce In The New Normal” on 11 September 2020 focusing on how…
Read MoreCruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia and The Legal 500 hosting webinar on The Shift To Digital: E-Commerce In The New Normal, 11 September 2020, 3pm
Lockdowns and social distancing have fundamentally altered the way many businesses interact with and sell to their customers. The profound social changes introduced in the wake of Covid-19 have seen…
Read MoreIPOPHL issues rules and regulations on resale rights of artists
The Philippine Intellectual Property Office (“IPOPHL”) issued on 03 July 2020 Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 2020-023 implementing Section 200 of the Intellectual Property (IP) Code which allows artists rights to…
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