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SC magistrate: Lawyers adhere to accountability

A Supreme Court (SC) magistrate has exhorted lawyers to strictly adhere to the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability, saying: “The true mark of an exceptional lawyer is...

Lawyer’s independence

The lawyer should assist in the administration of justice and must act with independence, propriety, fidelity, competence, diligence, equality, and accountability A lawyer is expected...

Equal treatment of clients

A lawyer must give ‘equal respect, attention, dedication and zeal in advancing a client’s cause’ The Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability (CPRA) mandates that...

PAO sets in motion SC ruling on conflict of interest issue

The Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) has issued an office order directing all of its lawyers to comply with section 22, Canon III of the...

High Court decision may result to conflict of interest, says PAO

Amid the Supreme Court’s (SC) approval of the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability, the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) has raised concerns over a...

Chief Justice leads info push on lawyers’ accountability

Supreme Court Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo will lead the second leg of the information and consultation drive for the proposed Code of Professional Responsibility...

SC starts public consultation on proposed lawyers’ code of conduct

The Supreme Court has started its public consultation on its proposed Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability (CPRA) which embodies the norms on ethical...
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