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THE SEAFARER HAS THE BURDEN TO PROVE CAUSAL CONNECTION BETWEEN HIS WORK AND HIS ILLNESS

August 16, 2016 by webadmin

In Doehle-Philman Manning Agency, Inc., Dohle (IOM) Limited and Capt. Manolo T. Gacutan vs. Henry C. Haro (G.R. No. 206522, 18 April 2016), the Supreme Court ruled that the seafarer must prove that his illness is work-related when such is not classified…

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FORFEITURE OF THE SEAFARER’S CLAIM RESULTING FROM NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE 3- DAY POST-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT

August 16, 2016 by webadmin

Will the seafarer’s failure to submit himself to a post-employment medical examination before a company-designated doctor within three working days upon his arrival result only in the forfeiture of his sickness allowance claim but not his disability benefit claim? The Supreme Court…

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LIABILITY OF ARRASTRE OPERATORS

August 16, 2016 by webadmin

What is the liability of arrastre operators in case of loss or damage of the goods ? In Asian Terminals, Inc. v. Allied Guarantee Insurance Co., Inc. (G.R. No. 182208, 14 October 2015), a shipment 72,322 lbs. of kraft linear board were…

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INTERPRETATION OF CHARTER PARTY AGREEMENTS

August 16, 2016 by webadmin

The Supreme Court declared in Federal Phoenix Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Fortune Sea Carrier, Inc. (G.R. No. 188118, 23 November 2015) that the nature of a charter party is determined by the intention of the parties and not its nomeclature. In the…

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What is the liability of a common carrier on the release of the goods to a consignee even without the surrender of the bill of lading?

August 16, 2016 by webadmin

The Supreme Court’s decision in Designer Baskets, Inc. v. Air Sea Transport, Inc. and Asia Cargo Container Lines (G.R. No. 184513, March 9, 2016) concerned a situation wherein the unpaid seller sued not only the buyer but also the carrier and its…

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Shipping

April 14, 2016 by webadmin

INTERNATIONAL TRADE is in no way a new trend in our every globalizing world. From ancient civilizations to the present, trade has dominated many aspects of our economic landscape, with it being achieved through a variety of mediums, a specific one being…

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APAA Conference

December 15, 2015 by webadmin

On November 14 to 17, 2015, Attys. Maria Theresa Gonzales and Daphne Grasparil attended the APAA conference in Okinawa, Japan.

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Forgery and Copyright Protection

December 8, 2015 by webadmin

As the Philippine economy has boomed, so has the price for visual art works. The image above is one of the iconic works of National Artist Bencab and is published in his book “Bencab”, but unfortunately, the images in art books, of…

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ART FOR ART’S SAKE – IN LAW

December 1, 2015 by webadmin

On November 25, 2015, Atty. Cherylette Lingao attended the symposium entitled “ART FOR ART’S SAKE – IN LAW” organized by the Intellectual Property Association of the Philippines (IPAP).

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International Trademark Association (INTA) roundtable discussion

December 1, 2015 by webadmin

On November 26, 2015, Atty. Cherylette Lingao attended the International Trademark Association (INTA) roundtable discussion on the topic “Behind the Brand: Insider Perspective on Brand Management and Protection”. The session was attended by In-house lawyers from Banco de Oro (BDO), United Laboratories,…

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VERALAW

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THE SEAFARER HAS THE BURDEN TO PROVE CAUSAL CONNECTION BETWEEN HIS WORK AND HIS ILLNESS

FORFEITURE OF THE SEAFARER’S CLAIM RESULTING FROM NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE 3- DAY POST-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT

LIABILITY OF ARRASTRE OPERATORS

INTERPRETATION OF CHARTER PARTY AGREEMENTS

What is the liability of a common carrier on the release of the goods to a consignee even without the surrender of the bill of lading?

Shipping

APAA Conference

Forgery and Copyright Protection

ART FOR ART’S SAKE – IN LAW

International Trademark Association (INTA) roundtable discussion